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Samsung 950 PRO 256GB SSD (MZ-V5P256BW) V-NAND, M.2 NVM Express
Digital Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | NVMe |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Nvme |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Storage Capacity: 256 GB.
- Form Factor: NVMe M.2.
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32Gb/s) NVMe 1.1.
- Sequential Read Speed (Up To): 2,200 MB/sec.
- Sequential Write Speed (Up To): 900 MB/sec.
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950 PRO (256 GB)
What's in the Box:
- Samsung 950 PRO SSD
- Samsung Magician Software
Samsung 950 PRO (256 GB)
Ideal for consumers and professionals who use the most demanding applications, the Samsung 950 PRO SSD boosts your PC's endurance, performance, and efficiency. The 950 PRO features V-NAND technology and NVMe interface, so it can handle intensive workloads while remaining extremely energy efficient. Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the Samsung 950 PRO offers ultra-fast sequential read and write speeds and ample storage capacity of 256 GB.
At a Glance:
- V-NAND technology enhances performance and efficiency
- NVMe interface for extremely fast read/write speeds
- PCIe Gen 3 supports high-speed data transfer
- Energy-efficient design for long battery life
- Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection reduces overheating
- Slim M.2 form factor
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V-NAND Technology Maximizes Endurance under Intensive WorkloadsThe 950 PRO SSD features Samsung 3D vertical NAND (V-NAND) technology that stacks cell layers on top of one another to increase density, performance, and efficiency while creating a smaller footprint. When compared with the conventional Planar NAND technology over a five-year period,* V-NAND technology increases endurance and prolongs lifespan with insulators that cause less stress and are more resistant to wear under heavy client workloads. |
Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection Technology Reduces OverheatingThe 950 PRO also features Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection technology, which controls the temperature of the device to reduce overheating and maintain a high level of sustained performance. |
Efficient Power Management for Improved Battery LifeThe 950 PRO is up to 1.5 times** more power efficient than the 850 PRO, so your battery will last longer. This means you can work and play on your PC for longer periods of time. |
Ultra-Fast Sequential Read/Write Speeds with NVMe Interface
The Samsung 950 PRO features the NVMe interface with substantially enhanced bandwidth, so you can quickly access critical data. The 950 PRO delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,200 MB/s and 900 MB/s respectively.*** This makes the 950 PRO ideal for demanding applications such as gaming, graphic design, computer-aided design, data analysis, and engineering simulations. The Samsung 950 PRO SSD is available in both 256GB & 512 GB of capacity,**** so you will have plenty of room for all your data.
PCI Express for High-Speed Data Transfer
This NVMe SSD supports PCI Express***** Gen 3x4 lanes, offering higher bandwidth and lower latency to process significantly more data than SATA SSDs.****** Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the next-generation 950 PRO is ideal for professionals using high-end PCs and workstations.
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Price | — | $356.00$356.00 |
Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Type of Drive | Solid State Drive (SSD) | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Form Factor | M.2 (2280) | M.2 (2280) |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s) NVMe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 32 Gb/s) NVMe 1.1 |
Random Read Speeds | Up to 270,000 IOPS | Up to 300,000 IOPS |
Sequential Read Speeds | Up to 2,200 MB/sec | Up to 2,500 MB/sec |
Sequential Write Speeds | Up to 900 MB/sec | Up to 1,500 MB/sec |
Controller | Samsung UBX controller | Samsung UBX controller |
Type of NAND Flash | Samsung V-NAND | Samsung V-NAND |
Included software | Magician Software for SSD management | Magician Software for SSD management |
Footnotes
* 5 years or TBW (256 GB: 200 TB, 512 GB: 400 TB), whichever comes faster.
**Based on internal 10 GB file power consumption tests using a 256 GB capacity 850 PRO and 950 PRO. Results may vary based on the user environment.
***Performance may vary based on system hardware and configuration.
****Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications, or otherwise).
*****PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG.
******This reflects the maximum performance of 950 PRO compared to 850 EVO M.2.
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Storage Capacity | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Easy to install | — | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
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Sold By | — | TheTechGroup | TOPRAM (SN# Recorded) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | CompupartsTexas Inc |
storage capacity | 256 GB | 2 TB | 500 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 256 GB |
hardware interface | pci x 4 | pci | pci | solid state drive | pci x 4 | pci express x4, solid state drive |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop | Desktop |
form factor | compact | — | compact | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M 2 |
write speed | 900 megabits per second | 900 megabytes per-second | 5000 megabits per second | 4200 megabits per second | 6900 | — |
read speed | 2200 megabytes per second | 7450 megabytes per second | 6900 megabytes per second | 5000 megabytes per second | 7450 megabytes per second | — |
Product Description
The next-generation Samsung 950 PRO delivers uncompromising power and performance. Equipped with the enhanced bandwidth of the NV Me interface, the 950 PRO is ideal for intensive workloads while remaining extremely energy efficient consuming just 5.7 W at peak workloads. Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the 950 PRO is ideal for consumer professionals using high-end PCs and workstations.
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Technical Details
Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | 950 PRO |
Item model number | MZ-V5P256BW |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1 (32, 64bit) |
Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.16 x 0.09 x 0.87 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.16 x 0.09 x 0.87 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | NVMe |
Manufacturer | Samsung Memory |
ASIN | B015SOI392 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 22, 2015 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,817 in Internal Solid State Drives #30,963 in Computer Internal Components |
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Customers like the speed, performance, quality and installation of the computer drive. They mention that it's technically very fast, works well and that it attaches directly to the motherboard for easy installation. They appreciate the size. However, some customers are disappointed with compatibility and have mixed opinions on value.
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Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it's technically very fast, the boot time is a little faster, and the write speeds are amazing. They also mention that office apps load in less than 2 seconds and games load faster than they have ever seen. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance of the drive.
"This drive is awesome FAST. Boot time 3 seconds. Now, that does need some clarification. When I first start my computer, from a cold start...." Read more
"...My new computer is faster than any computer I have ever had! Boot time for a cold boot or restart is around 6 to 10-seconds...." Read more
"...Fast and easy to install. I installed this in my Lenovo y700 15 inch laptop. Before installing this, I did update bios first and then installed...." Read more
"...Drive is absolutely blazing fast. Tested with Quantum Break and RAGE. In RAGE the horrible MegaTexture load is nonexistent even at 16k with a GTX970...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it works well, is visually appealing, and offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs. The software that comes with the drive works great, and it's easy to setup. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and functionality.
"...I did finally find ONE that worked. And it worked good, so I bought it. It’s called EaseUS backup.I got the 256 gig drive...." Read more
"...I am thrilled with my new build! Everything works well together and it was all plug and play...." Read more
"This is a fairly priced drive that offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs, particularly on Intel Skylake Z170 platform...." Read more
"...Arrived on time, works great immediately after installation, and without installing any driver...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is an excellent SSD, very recommended as a boot drive, and a reliable brand. Some say that the performance and reliability are worth every extra penny.
"An excellent SSD. It runs at extremely fast speeds and I have been very happy with it...." Read more
"...for the branding, I find that the performance and reliability are worth every extra penny - the good looks are just the icing on the cake." Read more
"...No cords. Attached right to the MoBo.Much better endurance (read/write lifecycles count) due to V-Nand flash.CONs:..." Read more
"This is an amazing drive...." Read more
Customers like the installation of the computer drive. They say it's simple, fast, and installs Windows in minutes. Some say it attaches directly to the motherboard for easy installation and is a simple solution without problems.
"...Everything works well together and it was all plug and play. I did not have to make any kind of adjustments in the BIOS...." Read more
"...Fast and easy to install. I installed this in my Lenovo y700 15 inch laptop. Before installing this, I did update bios first and then installed...." Read more
"...I changed it to Ach and Bam, windows installed in 6 minutes. After the updates for Windows and driver installs, the true speed of this drive shows...." Read more
"It was pluged and was very easy to install windows. Tests shows 2150+MB/s read and 950MB/s write speed...." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. They say it's small, easy to install, and has plenty of room for the operating system and all your basic programs. Some customers also mention that it'll fit perfectly and is an evolutionary step in storage tech.
"...The tools that go with the WD are very nice and more expansive compared to the Samsung...." Read more
"...It is tiny and I am using it as my Windows drive. 256GB is plenty for it...." Read more
"PROs:Epic performance! Small size - does not need any separated place in the case. No cords. Attached right to the MoBo...." Read more
"...But, as I put my libraries on a drive of their own. It is way bigger than I need. From the charts, performance gets better with a bigger drive...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's absolutely worth the cost, while others say it'd be better off buying a different drive.
"...Either way, these are all very fast and are expensive compared to other non-PCIe NVMe drives...." Read more
"...Because it is too new, everything is difficult, and wastes more time...." Read more
"This is a fairly priced drive that offers a substantial boost in performance over traditional SATA SSDs, particularly on Intel Skylake Z170 platform...." Read more
"...For me it was worth the expense as I love the latest tech but others considering this drive should know that, coming from a decent sata SSD, you..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the computer drive. They mention that the BIOS didn't recognize it, the NVMe drivers didn''t work, and the Windows 7 installation didn';t recognize the M.2 driver. Some say that the drive is not compatible with other SSDs and m-SATA.
"...revealed the software is ONLY FOR SAMSUNG PRODUCTS and not compatible with other SSDs. -----•..." Read more
"...although the Samsung drive shows up in "Device Manager" it doesn't show up in Windows' "Device and Printer" folder, at least on my ASRock Fatal1ty..." Read more
"...Migration Wizard completes the cloning of Windows 10 but Windows Defender goes crazy when I boot up the cloned OS...." Read more
"...To start with, Windows 7 installation does not recognize the M.2 driver at all. It seemed a dead-end...." Read more
Customers have issues installing the drive. They mention that it's complicated to get it to work with Windows 7, and that it doesn't install on this thing without major geeky actions. Some customers also mention that the drive has compatibility issues with ASUS ROG laptops.
"...Major compatibility issues with this 950 Pro in ASUS ROG laptops. MSI laptops are having issues with this too...." Read more
"...Because it is too new, everything is difficult, and wastes more time...." Read more
"...I will tell you that it does work but was very difficult. I read many articles and finally got it to install...." Read more
"...CONs:It was too difficult to make MoBo recognize it (MSI Z170 Gaming M5). Even more difficult to make it boot from M2 SSD...." Read more
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Now, the part you might not like, but you still need to know. Compatibility. When I, got this drive, which was, on release day. No backup software, could recognize the drive as being there. Now even the backup, that is part of windows, control panel>>file history>>system image. Then I went a browsing for a better image software. But, thank God, most people had a free sample to try and decide. But they all failed to, ‘see’, the new drive. And yes, I formatted it, and assigned it a logical letter. I even installed windows to it, a fresh. I did finally find ONE that worked. And it worked good, so I bought it. It’s called EaseUS backup.
I got the 256 gig drive. But, as I put my libraries on a drive of their own. It is way bigger than I need. From the charts, performance gets better with a bigger drive. So even though I only use 50 of those 256 gigs. I am still glad I got the extra space. I can’t predict what I will need this drive for when it has served its current use. I do know I have thrown away a lot of little, useless, drives. And, I would like to be able to give this, as a gift, when I upgrade.
I am thrilled with my new build! Everything works well together and it was all plug and play. I did not have to make any kind of adjustments in the BIOS. I was so worried that I was going to have issues with the SSD not being recognized as a boot device (after reading various forums regarding NVMe - M.2 SSD's and this particular motherboard) and that major BIOS tweaks were going to be needed. That was simply not the case at all. As soon as I booted the computer for the first time and went to install Windows 10 Professional, the SSD was recognized and Windows installed perfectly. So the issues I was concerned with turned out to have nothing to do with my build. I think those issues have to do with using more than one M.2 SSD or other types of SSD's or hard drives in conjunction with each other. Then RAID becomes a factor. But in my case this was not an issue.
My new computer is faster than any computer I have ever had! Boot time for a cold boot or restart is around 6 to 10-seconds. Things that took a half an hour or more to copy to the hard drive, like my music and video files from a backup drive, took less than 5-minutes on this SSD. All my programs open instantly. I know that SSD's are supposed to make things much faster than the old mechanical hard drives, but this was so much more than I expected.
Tested each drive with Crystal Mark 5.2.1 x64, and Samsung's Magician Benchmarking tool on Win10Pro. Same RAM and same everything. Only difference is that Samsung does have its own drivers where WD relies on windows default. Samsung drivers were loaded then after a restart, tested.
Tested was a:
256 950 Pro (MZ-VKV256)
512 960 Pro (MZ-V6P512)
512 WD Black PCIe (WDS512G1X0C)
950 results:
SeqR: 2055
SeqW: 941
RanR: 253234
RanW: 81080
960 Results:
SeqR: 3221
SeqW: 2105
RanR: 272128
RanW: 232871
WD Black Reults:
SeqR: 1800
SeqW: 820
RanR: 159038
RanW: 122913
Obviously the 960 Pro was the fastest with the 950 and the WD in somewhat the same ballpark. Although the 950 was faster than the WD. However it isn't a runaway and it is hard to tell how much of an impact the specialized drivers from Samsung helped performance. Either way, these are all very fast and are expensive compared to other non-PCIe NVMe drives.
The tools that go with the WD are very nice and more expansive compared to the Samsung. However, the WD tools software has lots of WD ads running accross it .. kinda annoying. Otherwise, nice dashboard.
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Fast and easy to install. I installed this in my Lenovo y700 15 inch laptop. Before installing this, I did update bios first and then installed. It found the drive immediately. I downloaded win10 and installed right from usb stick to new drive.
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now with some time using this bad boy....it gets warm....may throttle if u dont have airflow and under heavy loads
Se avete intenzione di usarlo per velocizzare al massimo i tempi di risposta dei vostri software vale ogni euro. (vi chiederete come avete fatto senza)
Se invece volete salvarci le foto delle vacanze vi consiglio di orientarvi su prodotti più economici ma in grado di soddisfare a pieno le vostre esigenze.
Sul mio PC ho solo questa unità di memoria da 250gb e mi trovo alla grande.
Utilizzo un Hard Disk di rete ( Synology DS115J NAS 1-Slot, Bianco ) per archiviare film / musica / documenti e l'SSD la dedico esclusivamente all'esecuzione dei software.
In alternativa all'hard disk di rete potete montare sul vostro pc un altro SSD (anche meno performante) o un vecchio e caro HD destinato a fare da archivio.
Se volete installare WINDOWS 7 - 64bit su questo SSD c'è da litigare un po' con i driver.
Nulla di drammatico ma se non sapete di cosa sto parlando o non siete molto pratici vi consiglio di far fare l'installazione di WIN 7 ad un esperto o passare direttamente a WIN 10.