- Is the 970 Pro still worth buying?
- Yes if you have a PCIe 3.0 slot and want steady sustained writes and high endurance. If your board supports PCIe 4.0, a newer drive gives more speed for similar money.
- How does it compare with the 970 Evo Plus?
- The 970 Pro uses MLC NAND and holds write speed better on long transfers. The Evo Plus uses TLC and is cheaper, with similar everyday read speed.
- Will it fit my laptop or desktop?
- It is a standard M.2 2280 drive, so it fits any M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe. Check that your slot is keyed for NVMe, not SATA-only.
- Does it come with a heatsink?
- No. It is a bare drive, so a desktop board with an M.2 heatsink or a third-party heatsink helps under sustained load.
- Is 512GB enough?
- It is fine for an OS and core apps, but tight if you store many games or large video projects. Consider a larger capacity if you keep big files locally.
- Does it work in a PS5?
- No. The PS5 requires a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, and the 970 Pro is PCIe 3.0.
- Where is the Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $299.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Samsung 970 Pro 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,423 ratings.
