THE SAMSUNG SSD 970 EVO The Samsung SSD 970 EVO is the 2nd generation of Samsungs 3bit-MLC NVMe SSDs for client PC. The Samsung 970 EVO is specially designed for tech savvies, gamers & professionals who frequently work on video creation/editing or simulation that requires high workloads. Featuring the latest Samsung 3bit-MLC V-NAND technology & a newly enhanced Phoenix controller, the 970 EVO delivers unrivaled next level performance & exceptional reliability in a small M.2 2280 form factor, offering customers the most advanced Samsung SSD technology currently available for Client PCs. Next Level SSD Speed In combination with the latest Samsung V-NAND technology, powerful Phoenix Controller & upgraded Intelligent Turbo Write technology, the 970 EVO delivers stunning sequential read/write performance of up to 3, 500/2, 500 MB/s respectively & random performance of up to 500, 000/480, 000 IOPS for read/write respectively. Upgraded Intelligent Turbo Write technology uses a large buffer size of up to 78GB to enable faster sequential write speeds, which improves the user experience especially when transferring large files or using application which requires high-workloads. Unparalleled Reliability The 970 EVO boasts exceptional endurance with up to 1, 200 TBW, which is 50 percent higher than that of the previous model, thanks to the latest Samsung V-NAND technology.* Thermal control solutions enable enhanced performance with reduced heat risk. Dynamic Thermal Guard (DTG) technology proactively prevents overheating, & a heat spreader with an integrated thin copper film dissipates heat more efficiently. A new nickel coating on the Phoenix controller also helps to shed heat faster during heavy workload use in order to ensure the high levels of quality & reliability for which Samsung is known. The 970 EVO offers more time period of 5-year warranty versus that of 960 EVO. * All documented endurance test results are obtained in compliance with JESD21