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The Samsung 980 SSD is not compatible with the PlayStation 5. The PS5 requires an M.2 NVMe SSD with a PCIe Gen4 interface for optimal performance. The Samsung 980 uses a PCIe Gen3 interface, which does not meet the PS5's requirements.
For the PS5, you might want to consider SSDs like the Samsung 980 PRO or the 980 PRO with heatsink.
The 980 PRO is designed for hardcore gamers and tech-savvy users, the 980 PRO offers high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more. It's fast at loading games, so you can play more and wait less.
Samsung also offers the 980 PRO w/ Heatsink that delivers an additional layer of thermal control for smart heat management to reduce heat. Achieve fully immersive gameplay with sustained high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more. The integrated heatsink disperses heat to maintain speed, power efficiency, and thermal control, preventing downtime from overheating on Playstation 5 and PCs.
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