Is the Samsung 980 good for gaming?

Yes. Game load times are close to other NVMe drives, and it runs cool in a console-style or small-form-factor build. It won't match PCIe 4.0 drives on paper, but most games won't show the difference.

Does the Samsung 980 have a DRAM cache?

No. It uses host memory buffer instead, borrowing a little system RAM. That is fine for everyday use but causes slower sustained writes than DRAM drives like the 970 EVO Plus.

Will it fit my laptop or PS5?

It is a single-sided M.2 2280 drive, so it fits most laptops with an M.2 slot. The PS5 needs a PCIe 4.0 drive with a heatsink, so this model is not the right fit there.

Is it faster than the 970 EVO Plus?

In short bursts it is similar, but the 970 EVO Plus holds speed better on long writes because it has a DRAM cache. For booting and games the gap is small.

What comes in the box?

The drive itself and a warranty document. No screw, heatsink or cloning cable is included, so check your motherboard or laptop for mounting hardware.

Do I need a heatsink?

Usually not. The 980 runs cool under normal loads. A heatsink helps only if you write large files constantly or your slot sits under a hot graphics card.