{"product_id":"samsung-980-1tb-nvme-pcie-3-m-2-ssd","title":"Samsung 980 1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 Internal SSD","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your PC, laptop, or workstation with proven NVMe speed. The Samsung 980 1TB delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,500 MB\/s — over 6× faster than SATA SSDs — built on Samsung's in-house V-NAND, Pablo controller, and intelligent thermal control. M.2 2280 form factor drops into virtually any modern motherboard or laptop slot. Backed by Samsung's 5-year limited warranty and 600 TBW endurance rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 3,500 MB\/s Sequential Read\u003c\/strong\u003e — over 6× faster than SATA SSDs for snappy boot times, fast file transfers, and instant app loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 3,000 MB\/s Sequential Write\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intelligent TurboWrite handles large file writes (4K video, game installs, dataset moves) without bottlenecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 3.0 x4 \/ NVMe 1.4 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — universal compatibility with every M.2 NVMe slot from 2018 onward; no need for the latest motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1TB Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for your OS, productivity suite, dev environment, and a healthy game library or media collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHMB Technology with Samsung Pablo Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — leverages system RAM as cache for high efficiency without onboard DRAM cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAES 256-bit Hardware Encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e — TCG\/Opal 2.0 and Microsoft eDrive support for secure business and government deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Thermal Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — nickel-coated controller and heat spreader label keep performance steady during sustained workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung Magician Software\u003c\/strong\u003e — Full Power Mode, firmware updates, drive health monitoring, and secure erase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Year Limited Warranty \/ 600 TBW Endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Samsung-backed reliability for the long haul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Drive Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samsung 980 hits the value-performance sweet spot for the upgrader who needs real NVMe speed without paying Gen4 prices. Ideal for: laptop SSD upgrades, secondary storage in gaming PCs, workstation OS drives, NAS cache drives, and small-business workstations. If your motherboard is PCIe 3.0 (or you have a Gen4 slot but don't need Gen4 throughput), the 980 delivers Samsung-grade reliability at a smarter price than the 980 PRO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e980 vs 980 PRO — Which One Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSamsung 980 (this drive)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSamsung 980 PRO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 4.0 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSequential Read\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,500 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,000 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainstream upgrades, business, value gaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnthusiast gaming, video editing, AI workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMB (uses system RAM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard DRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your workflow is general productivity, business, or value-oriented gaming, the 980 is the smart buy. If you're building a high-end Gen4 system and chasing maximum throughput, step up to the 980 PRO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 2280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSequential Read\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3,500 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSequential Write\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3,000 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNAND\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC (TLC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung Pablo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCache\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHMB (Host Memory Buffer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEncryption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAES 256-bit, TCG\/Opal 2.0, MS eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEndurance (TBW)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMTBF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 million hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years limited (whichever comes first: years or TBW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung Magician (Full Power Mode, firmware, monitoring)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrops into any system with a free M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 or PCIe 4.0 x4 (backward compatible). Verified for: modern desktop motherboards (Intel 8th-gen+, AMD Ryzen), business laptops (Dell Latitude, ThinkPad, EliteBook), gaming laptops, mini-PCs, and NAS systems with M.2 cache slots. Not compatible with M.2 SATA-only slots — confirm your slot supports NVMe before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the 980 or the 980 PRO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the Samsung 980 (PCIe 3.0). It's a different product than the 980 PRO (PCIe 4.0). The 980 is the right choice if you want Samsung quality and NVMe speed without paying Gen4 prices. See the comparison table above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work in my Gen4 motherboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. PCIe 4.0 slots are backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 drives. 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