Maximise your PC's capabilities with the Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 500GB SSD (MZ-V8V500BW). Engineered to provide a significant performance boost, this internal solid state drive is ideal whether you're enhancing your gaming experience or seeking a seamless workflow for demanding graphic-intensive tasks. Backed by an NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 technology, the 980 is a smart choice for achieving outstanding SSD performance.

Packed with speed, the 980 efficiently harnesses nearly all the performance advantages of PCIe 3.0. It achieves breakneck sequential read/write speeds up to 3,100/2,600 MB/s by leveraging HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology and NVMe efficiency, offering over 6.2x the speed of traditional SATA SSDs. The DRAM-less design provides exceptional value without compromising on speed, while Samsung's in-house solutions, including V-NAND and a state-of-the-art controller, ensure reliable endurance and consistent performance. Keep your drive running at its peak with Full Power Mode via Samsung Magician software and benefit from reliable thermal control features like nickel coating and Dynamic Thermal Guard technology.

Key Features:

• Interface: PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
• Capacity: 500GB
• Sequential Read Speeds: Up to 3,100 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speeds: Up to 2,600 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 400,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB, QD32): Up to 470,000 IOPS
• Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours
• Endurance (TBW): 300 TBW for 500GB model
• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty or 300 TBW (whichever comes first)
• Features HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology
• DRAM-less design
• Supports Full Power Mode via Samsung Magician software
• Includes nickel coating and heat spreader label for thermal control
• Embedded with Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard technology