Built using their V-NAND 3-bit MLC NAND flash technology and Pablo controller, the 500GB 980 PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD from Samsung offers an M.2 2280 form factor and a PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 interface to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 3100 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2600 MB/s. Users will also have access to encryption via AES 256-bit, TCG/Opal 2.0, and MS eDrive, while a TBW (Total Bytes Written) rating of 300TB helps ensure a long operational life. This SSD also features a smart thermal solution to effectively manage heat, as well as a nickel coating and a heat spreader.
Additionally, thanks to Full Power Mode, which is enabled through Samsung's Magician software, the 980 can run with no latency, so you can easily switch between interfacing with large, intensive work files or graphics-heavy games.,Built using their V-NAND 3-bit MLC NAND flash technology and Pablo controller, the 500GB 980 PCIe