Samsung EVO 970, 250GB PCIe based NVMe M.2-2280 Internal Solid State Drive with 512MB Cache

I recently upgraded my computer's storage with the Samsung 970 EVO SSD, and I must say it has exceeded all my expectations. This drive is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to performance and reliability.First and foremost, the speed of the 970 EVO is mind-blowing. From the moment I installed it, I noticed a significant improvement in my system's responsiveness. Boot times have been reduced to a fraction of what they used to be, and applications launch almost instantly. The read and write speeds are simply outstanding, making data transfer a breeze. Whether I'm gaming, editing videos, or working on demanding projects, this SSD handles everything with ease.The durability and reliability of the 970 EVO are also worth praising. Samsung's V-NAND technology ensures exceptional endurance, allowing me to perform intensive tasks without worrying about drive failure. I appreciate the peace of mind knowing that my valuable data is stored securely.One aspect I particularly admire about the 970 EVO is its advanced thermal management. Even during extended periods of heavy usage, the drive remains cool and maintains optimal performance. This feature has contributed to the overall longevity of the SSD and further enhances its reliability.Additionally, the encryption technology employed by Samsung ensures that my data is protected against unauthorized access. It's reassuring to have this level of security for my sensitive files and personal information.The installation process was straightforward, thanks to the included software and easy-to-follow instructions. Samsung's user-friendly interface made it simple to migrate my data from my previous drive without any hassle.In terms of value for money, the 970 EVO is definitely worth every penny. While it may be priced at a premium compared to traditional hard drives, the performance and reliability it delivers justify the investment. This SSD has breathed new life into my computer and has undoubtedly elevated my computing experience to new heights.

These Samsung Evo NVMe drives never cease to impress. I have a 960 and this 970, both 1 TB. The 970 is just crazy fast. I'm still surprised that mechanical drives haven't been kicked out yet since these drives beat them in just about every margin. Once that cost to capacity comes down a bit more, one of the last moving part of our computers will go the way of history.Overall, the 970 is a great value. I've had a 960 for a while as well and I've loved the drive, no issues with it so far. Additionally, I have an Evo 840 (which a SATA connected SSD) and a traditional spinning hard drive for backup. I would certainly recommend this drive to anyone who wants to get performance out their computer. You'll notice many things are immediately better once you install a drive like this. The first, if you use one for your boot drive, is that you'll get a much faster boot time of course. Secondly, when you install most of your basic software on these drives, your computer becomes orders of magnitude more responsive. It's very much worth the cost just to gain the responsiveness of every application.The reason I appreciate responsiveness so much is that it keeps you focused. When you want to accomplish something you start a program and it's there. If you have to wait, sometimes other things can happen such as you get distracted reading an article or browsing the web otherwise while waiting for startup. It's helpful to keep things running smoothly to maintain your focus.Finally, I've found these drives to be reliable. They don't take much power, don't have any moving parts, and I've not had any issues with these NVMe drives since I've had them. Ironically, my "backup" drives which consist of spinning drives (for capacity) are a RAID 1 set for mirroring. One of the two drives there has already failed, and they're newer than my main NVMe SSD which is my boot drive. Once they come down in price enough, I'll be happy to switch out to more of these drives.Another unfortunate downside is currently these drives and the tech behind them is still pretty fresh. This means motherboards have mixed support on them. You'll find a varied amount of slots (1-2 NVMe slots on most motherboards) and you have to be aware if the drives will divert any of the PCIe traffic from any adjacent PCIe slots. Your motherboard manual will let you know what slots may be affected, but an M.2 NVMe can take up to 4 PCIe lanes since this is the only data bus fast enough to transfer at the speeds these crazy drives can read / write.Highly recommend these drives.