SAMSUNG 990 EVO 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Samsung 990 EVO 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD (model MZ-V9E2T0BW) is a high-performance internal solid-state drive built for client PCs, gaming rigs, and creative workstations. Using the M.2 2280 form factor, it slots into any standard M.2 slot and supports both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces via NVMe 2.0, giving it broad motherboard compatibility across current and next-generation platforms. Sequential throughput reaches up to 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write, enabling fast game load times, quick large-file transfers, and smooth 4K media workflows. Random performance stands at up to 700,000 IOPS read and 800,000 IOPS write at QD32, keeping multitasking fluid even under demanding workloads. The 990 EVO uses Samsung V-NAND TLC flash paired with a Samsung in-house controller and Host Memory Buffer (HMB) caching, keeping costs efficient while maintaining strong sustained speeds. A built-in heat spreader label and Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard algorithm manage drive temperature under sustained load, helping maintain consistent performance. On the security side, the drive supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption with TCG/Opal and IEEE 1667 compliance, making it compatible with self-encrypting drive workflows. TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., and Auto Garbage Collection are all supported to preserve long-term drive health. Modern Standby and Device Sleep mode (typical 5 mW) contribute to improved power efficiency and longer notebook battery life. Samsung Magician software is available for free and provides drive health monitoring, performance benchmarking, firmware updates, and data migration tools. Verified Specifications: Form Factor: M.2 2280 | Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 | Capacity: 2TB (MZ-V9E2T0BW) | Sequential Read: up to 5,000 MB/s | Sequential Write: up to 4,200 MB/s | Random Read (QD32): up to 700,000 IOPS | Random Write (QD32): up to 800,000 IOPS | Cache: HMB (Host Memory Buffer) | NAND: Samsung V-NAND TLC | Controller: Samsung in-house | Encryption: AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal, IEEE 1667 | MTBF: 1.5 million hours | Warranty: 5-year limited / 1,200 TBW | Weight: max 9.0 g | Dimensions: 80 x 22 x 2.38 mm | Operating Temp: 0–70°C | Shock: 1,500 G / 0.5 ms | Idle Power: typical 60 mW | Sleep Power: typical 5 mW. All performance figures may vary based on system hardware and configuration