Samsung 990 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB — MZ-V9V1T0BW | Up to 7,150 MB/s Read

The Samsung 990 is built for gamers, content creators, and everyday PC builders who want high-speed PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for smooth large game library management, fast game loading, 4K video editing, high-resolution photo transfers, large project file exports, and new PC builds or storage upgrades. It is well-suited for gaming PCs, creative workstations, business laptops, and any PCIe 4.0 NVMe-compatible system requiring fast, dependable primary storage.

The 990 delivers sequential read speeds up to 7,150 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 6,450 MB/s, alongside random read and write speeds of up to 700K and 1,100K IOPS — providing fast load times, smooth large file handling, and responsive multitasking across all workloads. Up to 38% improved performance per Watt over the 990 PRO makes it an excellent choice for power-constrained environments including laptops, enabling fast performance without excessive battery drain. HMB (Host Memory Buffer) uses a portion of system DRAM as a virtual cache for efficient random access performance without an onboard DRAM chip, keeping the drive cost-accessible. Device Sleep Mode reduces standby power consumption to just 3mW (typical) for extended battery life during periods of inactivity. AES 256-bit full disk encryption with TCG/Opal V2.0 and Encrypted Drive (IEEE 1667) support provides enterprise-grade hardware-level data security compatible with Windows BitLocker eDrive. Samsung Magician software provides comprehensive SSD management including data migration, performance optimisation, health monitoring, S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics, and firmware updates. The 990 offers up to 2TB capacity for growing game libraries and content archives, with 1TB holding approximately 30 popular titles based on average game sizes.

Model Number: MZ-V9V1T0BW
Series: Samsung 990
Capacity: 1,000GB (1TB)
Form Factor: M.2 (2280)
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Storage Memory: Samsung V-NAND
Controller: Samsung In-House Controller
Cache Memory: HMB (Host Memory Buffer)
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 7,150 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 6,450 MB/s
Random Read: Up to 700K IOPS
Random Write: Up to 1,100K IOPS
Power Consumption (Average Read): 4.0W
Power Consumption (Average Write): 3.7W
Power Consumption (Idle): Typical 55mW
Power Consumption (Device Sleep): Typical 3mW
Allowable Voltage: 3.3V ± 5%
MTBF: 1.5 Million Hours
Dimensions (W×H×D): 8.01 × 2.21 × 0.23cm
Weight: Max 9.0g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
Shock: 1,500G, 0.5ms, 3 axis
Endurance: 400 TBW
Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty or 400 TBW (whichever comes first)
TRIM Support: Yes
S.M.A.R.T: Yes
Garbage Collection: Supported
Encryption: AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE 1667)
Device Sleep Mode: Supported
Software: Samsung Magician
Country of Origin: Vietnam
Launch Date: July 15, 2026

System Requirements: Compatible with any desktop or laptop with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe; verify that the M.2 slot supports NVMe (PCIe) protocol — SATA-only M.2 slots are NOT compatible; backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 x4 systems at reduced speeds; AES hardware encryption and eDrive/Opal require compatible software and system support for activation

Setup: Standard M.2 2280 NVMe installation; secure with M.2 mounting screw (typically provided with motherboard — not included in box); plug-and-play detection by OS; Samsung Magician software (free download) for full SSD management and optimisation; format and partition required on first use as secondary drive; data migration via Samsung Magician Data Migration tool

Mounting Options: M.2 2280 slot installation; compatible with desktops, laptops, mini PCs, and NUCs with PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 support

Usage Environment: Ideal for gaming PCs, creative workstations, business laptops, everyday productivity desktops, and new PC builds requiring fast, efficient, and reliable PCIe 4.0 NVMe primary or secondary storage