Samsung Australia has today announced pricing and availability of its new 990 SSD, available in 1-terabyte (TB) and 2TB capacities. Delivering exceptional sequential performance and enhanced power efficiency, the Samsung 990 SSD is designed as a balanced storage solution optimised for gaming, creative workloads, and daily PC use.

“Samsung’s 990 SSD is a solid solution for a wide range of users looking to expand their storage for heavy workloads, immersive gaming, high-resolution content creation, and DIY PC builds,” said Simon Howe, Director – Visual Display and Brand Memory, Samsung Australia.

Thanks to PCIe 4.0 support and the latest NAND technologies, the Samsung 990 SSD 2TB model delivers a sequential read speed of up to 7,250 megabytes per second (MB/s), while the 1TB model reaches up to 7,150 MB/s. Both models provide sequential write speeds of up to 6,450 MB/s, enabling fast file transfers and loading times.

For random performance, the 2TB model delivers up to 850K read and 1,200K write IOPS, while the 1TB model reaches read and write speeds of up to 700K and 1,100K IOPS, respectively. These capabilities help users experience faster application launches, responsive gameplay, and efficient handling of large-scale workloads.

The large storage capacity options also allow users to store large amounts of high-quality content and the latest AAA games. The 2TB model can store up to 30 large-scale games based on an average size of 64GB[1] , making it an ideal solution for gamers and creators managing increasingly sizable files and applications.

The Samsung 990 SSD has also achieved significant improvements in power efficiency. Compared to its previous 990 PRO model, the power efficiency has improved by up to 38% [2], allowing users achieve high performance with lower power consumption.

The Samsung Magician Software helps ensure the Samsung 990 SSD maintains optimal performance. It supports seamless data migration and drive health monitoring, enabling users to benefit from customised performance optimisation and robust data protection.

The Samsung 990 SSD will be available via select resellers in 1TB and 2TB models from today, with RRPs $385.00 (MZ-V9V1T0BW) and $759.00 (MZ-V9V2T0BW), respectively.

For more information about Samsung Australia’s range of memory and storage options, visit: https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/ssd/

Samsung 990 SSD
SKU	MZ-V9V1T0BW	MZ-V9V2T0BW
Capacity[3]	1TB	2TB
Pricing	RRP: $385.00	RRP: $759.00
Interface	PCIe® 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0[4]	PCIe® 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0[4]
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)	M.2 (2280)
Storage Memory	Samsung V-NAND	Samsung V-NAND
Controller	Samsung in-house Controller	Samsung in-house Controller
Sequential Read/Write Speed[5]	Up to 7,150 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s	Up to 7,250 MB/s, 6,450 MB/s

For detailed information, please contact your local service center.

[1] Based on an average game size of 64.3GB – calculated using the top 12 titles from Steam’s “Best of 2025: New Releases” list

https://store.steampowered.com/charts/bestofyear/2025

[2] SSD 990 sequential read/write 1,686/1,697 MB/s per Watt, 990 PRO sequential read/write 1,221/1,255 MB/s per Watt based on the internal test result of the 2TB capacity model.

[3] 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, thus the actual available capacity may differ from the labeled capacity.

[4] The NVM Express® design mark is a registered trademark of NVM Express, Inc.

[5] Sequential and random performance are based on 1Ometer1.1.0 Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version, system hardware & configurations. Test System: AMD Ryzen 9 7650X 16-Core Processor CPU@4.50GHz, DDR5 4800MHz (16GBx2), OS-Windows 11 Pro 64bit, Chipset-ASRock-X670E-Taichi. Sequential and random write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology being activated. Intelligent TurboWrite operates only within a specific data transfer size.

[6] Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any loss, including but not limited to loss of data or other information contained on Samsung’s products or loss of profit or revenue which may be incurred by the user. Warranty provides coverage for the stated time period or the TBW (Total Bytes Written), whichever comes first. Please refer to the detailed warranty statement here at http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd

Samsung adds 8TB models to its SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch

Samsung Electronics, a world leader in advanced memory technology, has today announced the pricing and availability of a new 8TB capacity SSD 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch. The 8TB model joins the existing Samsung 870 EVO range, which includes 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities, providing Australian IT professionals, general PC users, and Network Attached Storage (NAS) users with expanded options to scale their storage environments.

“Samsung’s 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 inch series has been a reliable go-to storage option for Australians for half a decade because it offers excellent performance, exceptional endurance, and broad compatibility to Australians who need it most,” said Simon Howe, Director – Visual Display and Brand Memory Division at Samsung Australia. “The new 8TB model brings the same tried-and-tested reliability while addressing the increasing demand for high-capacity storage as data volumes continue to grow with the rise of high-resolution video, gaming, and large-scale file management.”

The 8TB 870 EVO achieves sequential read and write speeds of up to 560MB/s and 530MB/s respectively[1], helping to maximise the performance limits of the SATA interface for fast uploads for games, large media files, or demanding projects. The SSD is further enhanced by Samsung’s Intelligent TurboWrite technology which accelerates write speeds and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.

Leveraging Samsung’s fully integrated approach to SSD design, the 8TB 870 EVO SATA III 2.5-inch incorporates the company’s 6th Generation V-NAND and MKX controller to help ensure a stable host experience. The drive delivers up to 4,800 TBW under a 5-year limited warranty,[2] supporting use cases ranging from everyday computing to intensive workloads such as 4K and 8K video processing.

The 870 EVO maintains broad system compatibility, having undergone interoperability testing across major host environments, including leading chipsets, motherboards, NAS platforms and video recording systems.[3] It is designed to support devices equipped with a standard 2.5-inch SATA interface, enabling straightforward integration into desktops, laptops and compatible storage systems.

For long-term peace of mind, the 8TB 870 EVO SATA is also supported by Samsung Magician software which offers an integrative drive health check to help maintain optimal SSD performance. Via this software, Australian users can transfer data quickly and safely, and get the latest firmware updates[4].

The Samsung 8TB model 870 EVO SATA III 2.5-inch is now available nationwide from leading retailers and select resellers with an RRP of $3,899.

To find out more, please visit https://www.samsung.com/au/memory-storage/sata-ssd/870-evo-8tb-sata-3-2-5-ssd-mz-77e8t0bw/

Key Specifications:

[1] Performance may vary based on SSD’s firmware version and system hardware & configuration. Sequential write performance measurements are based on Intelligent TurboWrite technology. Test system configuration: Intel® Core i7-470K CPU@4.00 GHz, DDR3 1600MHz 8GB, OS-Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Chipset-ASUS Z97 PRO

[2] Warrantied TBW for 870 EVO: 4,800 TBW for 8TB model. 5-years or TBW, whichever comes first. For more information on the warranty, please find the enclosed warranty statement in the package.

[3] Compatibility tests conducted with Samsung internal, AMD, MSI, Gigabyte, Synology, QNAP, BlackMagicDesign and ATMOS.

[4] For detailed information, please visit Samsung Magician software website. https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/magician/