Samsung 980 500GB

The Samsung 980 500GB SSD significantly speeds up your computer's responsiveness when booting the operating system and working with applications. It fully utilises the NVMe interface and PCIe 3.0 bus technology to achieve high transfer speeds that surpass older SATA drives. The DRAM-less design with Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology provides a balanced price-to-performance ratio for everyday use. This internal SSD serves as a snappy replacement for platter drives, upgrading desktops and laptops with a compatible M.2 slot.

Interface speed of the Samsung 980 500GB SSD

The drive works with the NVMe interface, which takes full advantage of the PCIe 3.0 bus. The result is sequential read speeds of up to 3100MB/s and write speeds of up to 2600MB/s, which are further optimised by Intelligent TurboWrite technology. This combination significantly shortens loading times for the operating system, game levels and large files. Switching from an older SATA SSD results in an immediate and smoother response from the entire system.

DRAM-less design

To maintain a favourable price, this fast SSD does not include a separate DRAM chip. Instead, it uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which lends it a small portion of the computer's system RAM for caching purposes. This allows it to maintain high performance for both everyday and more demanding tasks without needing an expensive component.

Consistent performance from the Samsung 980 500GB SSD

The Samsung Magician software includes a Full Power Mode for users who demand consistent performance. When activated, it keeps the drive in a constantly active state, eliminating delays when switching from sleep mode. This supports stable, high performance when working with large data files, playing graphically demanding games or during general intensive computer use.

Effective thermal control

To maintain stability and reliability, the drive features advanced thermal control. A nickel-coated controller and a special label on the back help to efficiently dissipate heat from key components. In addition, the Dynamic Thermal Guard algorithm actively monitors and manages the operating temperature, preventing overheating and maintaining optimal performance even under long-term load.

Optimised endurance of the Samsung 980 500GB SSD

The drive's endurance reaches 300 TBW (Terabytes Written), which corresponds to the total amount of data that can be written to it. This value provides a sufficient buffer for many years of operation in a standard desktop or laptop computer. The reliability is backed by the use of in-house developed components, from the controller to the V-NAND memory chips.

Management and optimisation via Samsung Magician

The included Samsung Magician software is the central hub for managing and maintaining your drive. It lets you monitor health and optimise settings, test performance, easily update firmware, and protect valuable data. This helps you get the best performance from your Samsung 980 SSD.

Easy PC upgrade with the Samsung 980 500GB SSD

Thanks to the standard M.2 (2280) form factor, installing the drive is simple in most modern desktops and laptops that support this slot. By replacing an old platter drive or a slower SATA SSD, the entire system gains speed and responsiveness, which is noticeable in everyday use, from system startup to launching applications. The compact size and lack of cables simplify installation.