SAMSUNG 980 Pro SSD With Heatsink 2TB (MZ-V8P2T0CW)

Fast and easy install and it works great. This is the second one I bought, I want them to match. I have been happy with both so far.

I was surprised to read some of the reviews on this … Samsung is normally solid as a rock. I’ve used it routinely for my PC’s, I didn’t even think twice about it. When I went to write this review – that’s when I saw others with negative reviews about it.

I read about the firmware failures. I’m not sure what years those were made… because I just did a review on every 970/980 SSD I own… none of them had bad firmware on it. If you’re using something like “Driver Easy” or whatnot to ensure you’re always running the latest drivers on the PC – it’s not an issue I think. It wasn’t for me. Every drive was already running the latest firmware and I’ve been buying 970 and 980 drives since 2019.

In my experience, the NVME drives from Samsung are solid as a rock and perform flawlessly. That’s been the case with this one for my PS5. I put it in this past weekend and it fired up without issue. I didn’t even look at the year or place of origin for manufacture. It just struck me like every other 980 drive I’ve ever purchased except this one has a nice little aluminum/zinc heat sink on it that is Samsung branded (more on the heat sink in a minute – I’m not sure exactly what it does.)

It went in without a hiccup. Granted – you have to know what you’re doing – but if you’ve built a PC before or have any kind of clue, this won’t be hard. Pop a side off, get out a screwdriver for PC builds, pop the expansion slot open, slot it, put it down again (there is a screw and a spacer in the PS5 already but you will need to move the post from the five to the three inch marker), and then close her up. Truly easy… takes like 10 minutes if you have a clue.

The heatsink is low form factor/profile – so it fits like a glove. It’s not entirely clear to me how or why the heatsink is necessary. There’s no circulation in the little bay that the chip sits in – so it’s not clear to me how heat is being dissipated. Moreover, you don’t put any kind of thermal paste on anything, nor use a heat transfer foam liner like you will on some installs where there is a metal casing (like on a GPU).

That said – everyone makes a BFD about having a heat sink because God forbid you don’t have one – the PS5 will explode or something… doubtful… but ok. So anyways… it slots right in, and you close up the lid on it, and it’s sitting in there happy as a clam. I honestly don’t know what the heat sink does. My SSD’s on my PC don’t have a heatsink and they rarely go above 45C or so… given the throttling happens at 80 degrees… I’d think you’d see case deformation on that PS5 case before you’d see your SSD smoking fire inside the little sealed area. And again, with that heat sink on – but no vent – not sure to me where the hell the heat is going other than into the sink which I suspect you’re just relying on the laws of thermodynamics to keep the chip at like 50-60 degrees C… because there is no venting.

I fired mine up with zero difficulties after install.

In terms of performance – there is no measurable performance between the NVME and the onboard memory on the console – which I suspect is probably also a Samsung NVME card. Speed and transfer seem comparable to onboard… and I even sent files back and forth between the SSD and the console memory… no hiccups.

In short – 179 bucks for 2TB. Buy it. 10 minutes after opening the package… you’ll have triple the memory you have on your machine right now.

I mean it’s a no-brainer…

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It was easy to install once I watched a few YouTube videos on the process. It is internally placed, so you do have to open up the PS5 for the install but that was a lot easier than you may think. It boots fast, seems durable, performs well for extended periods and doesn’t make any noise.

This was so needed for my Playstation 5. Easy to install and was able to format and save games to it right away

The Samsung SSD 980 Pro has transformed my PS5 gaming experience, offering exceptional speed and reliability that justify its premium price tag.

Performance and Speed
With blazing-fast read and write speeds, the SSD 980 Pro significantly reduces load times and enhances overall system responsiveness. Games load quicker, transitions are seamless, and the gaming experience is noticeably smoother.

Installation and Compatibility
Installing the SSD in my PS5 was straightforward, thanks to its PCIe Gen 4 interface. Samsung’s migration software made data transfer effortless, ensuring a smooth upgrade process without any data loss.

Reliability and Build Quality
Samsung’s reputation for reliability shines through with the SSD 980 Pro. It feels robust and well-built, capable of handling intensive gaming sessions without overheating or performance issues.

Value for Money
While it may be priced higher compared to standard HDDs or lower-tier SSDs, the performance gains justify the investment for serious gamers looking to maximize their console’s capabilities.

Pros:
Exceptional speed and performance
Easy installation with Samsung migration software
Reliable build quality
Drastically reduces game load times

Cons:
It may be priced higher than other storage options

Overall, the Samsung SSD 980 Pro is a necessary upgrade for PS5 owners seeking top-tier performance and reliability, making it a highly recommended investment for enhancing gaming and system efficiency.

I have it over a year, and it’s functioning perfectly, no drops of write/read speeds.