Chillblast and Samsung: Delivering Blazing-Fast 990 PRO SSD Performance

April 25, 2025

Introduction:

Chillblast is thrilled to announce our partnership with Samsung, a move that brings the cutting-edge Samsung 990 PRO SSDs into our custom gaming PCs and workstations. Samsung has long been a trendsetter and frontrunner in the SSD market?, consistently pushing the boundaries of performance and durability. Now, Chillblast customers can tap into this excellence by equipping their high-performance custom PCs with Samsung’s flagship 990 PRO NVMe drives. In this post, we’ll explore why Samsung is a leader in SSD technology, what makes the 990 PRO series (available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB) an exceptional choice, and how you can select these drives when configuring your Chillblast system. Get ready for impressive speed, advanced thermal management, and rock-solid reliability – all in one storage solution.

Samsung: A Leader in SSD Technology

When it comes to storage innovation, Samsung’s reputation is second to none. As the world’s number one flash memory brand since 2003?, Samsung has consistently delivered top-tier SSDs that earn the trust of gamers, PC enthusiasts, and professionals alike. Their complete in-house approach to design and manufacturing – encompassing the NAND flash, DRAM cache, controller, and firmware – results in integrated, start-to-finish quality you can trust?. This leadership in technology means that by partnering with Samsung, Chillblast can offer our customers storage solutions that are not only blazing fast but also highly dependable.

Samsung’s track record speaks for itself. From the early SATA SSDs that outpaced hard drives, to the popular 970 EVO and 980 PRO NVMe drives, Samsung has been pushing the envelope of performance at every step?. This history of innovation sets the stage for the Samsung 990 PRO series – a storage powerhouse that continues Samsung’s legacy of excellence. For Chillblast customers, choosing a Samsung SSD means you’re getting the benefit of years of expertise from the industry’s SSD pioneer, now backed by Chillblast’s own commitment to quality in PC building.

Meet the Samsung 990 PRO SSD Series

The Samsung 990 PRO NVMe SSD is Samsung’s flagship drive for the PCIe 4.0 generation, and it’s now available as an option in all Chillblast custom builds. These drives come in three capacities – 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB – giving you the flexibility to choose the right amount of storage for your needs without compromising on speed. Each drive is built on Samsung’s latest V-NAND technology and an in-house controller optimised for maximum throughput. Whether you’re a gamer with a vast library, a content creator working with large 4K/8K files, or a power user needing responsive software performance, there’s a 990 PRO drive that fits the bill.

Key Options in the Samsung 990 PRO Series:

• 990 PRO 1TB: An excellent choice for your operating system and a few of your favourite games or applications. It offers the same breakthrough speeds as its larger siblings, with plenty of room for fast boot-ups and quick load times in your most-used programmes.
• 990 PRO 2TB: A balanced option for gamers and professionals who need more space. With 2TB of high-speed storage, you can comfortably install dozens of AAA games, or stash large project files (like video footage or 3D models) while still enjoying instant responsiveness.
• 990 PRO 4TB: The ultimate storage upgrade for high-end systems. This monster drive has room for huge game libraries or expansive creative projects – all on a single SSD. Despite its high capacity, it doesn’t sacrifice performance; in fact, the 4TB model even boasts the highest random read speeds of the lineup (up to 1.6 million IOPS)?. If you’re a power user or data hoarder, the 4TB 990 PRO delivers massive space and maximum speed in one package.

No matter which capacity you choose, every 990 PRO is a M.2 NVMe drive that takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 interface for incredible bandwidth. This means that any Chillblast custom PC configured with a 990 PRO will immediately benefit from faster data access across the board – from booting Windows to launching applications and transferring files.

Impressive Speed for Gaming and Beyond

Modern games and software demand ever-faster storage, and the Samsung 990 PRO rises to the challenge with room to spare. These SSDs deliver blistering speeds that can dramatically reduce wait times and improve your overall computing experience. With sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and sequential writes up to 6,900 MB/s?, the 990 PRO pushes the PCIe 4.0 interface to its limits, approaching the theoretical maximum throughput of the gen4 standard. In practical terms, this means near-instant game level loads, rapid file copies, and snappier system responsiveness. Say goodbye to loading screens that overstay their welcome – with the 990 PRO, game worlds and big projects spring to life in a flash.

It’s not just about headline sequential speeds either. Samsung has engineered the 990 PRO for exceptional random read/write performance, which is crucial for tasks like OS operations, multitasking, and in-game asset streaming. Compared to the previous generation, the 990 PRO offers 40% faster random reads and 55% faster random writes?. The drive can perform up to 1,400,000 IOPS (inputs/outputs per second) for random reads (and up to 1,600,000 IOPS on the 4TB model)? – an almost mind-boggling number that translates into ultra-smooth performance even under heavy workloads. For gamers, this can mean smoother gameplay in open-world titles that stream data on the fly, or a slight edge in competitive games where every millisecond counts. For professionals, high IOPS mean databases, virtual machines, or software builds will run without storage bottlenecks slowing things down.

What do these speed specs mean for everyday use? In a Chillblast gaming PC with a 990 PRO, levels load faster and transitions are seamless, keeping you in the flow of the game. Large video files or RAW photos open quicker, and editing software can scrub through high-resolution content without lag. Booting up Windows and launching heavy applications (think Adobe Creative Suite, developer IDEs, or CAD software) happens in a blink. The impressive throughput of the Samsung 990 PRO ensures that your storage is never the weak link in your PC’s performance. This SSD is built for today’s most demanding tasks and is more than ready for the future – whether that’s the next wave of expansive games or emerging technologies like DirectStorage that leverage ultra-fast NVMe drives for even more immersive experiences.

Advanced Thermal Management for Sustained Performance

High-performance NVMe drives like the 990 PRO move data at incredible speeds, and with that data flow comes heat. Samsung, however, has equipped the 990 PRO series with advanced thermal management features to ensure your drive remains cool under pressure. The drive’s controller is designed with a smart thermal control function that dynamically adjusts operations to prevent overheating while maintaining peak speed?. In other words, Samsung’s in-house controller is smart enough to “sink the heat” and avoid throttling, so your intense gaming session or 4K video render won’t be interrupted by storage slowdown.

For those pushing their systems to the absolute max, Samsung also offers the 990 PRO with an integrated heatsink option. This slim heatsink is built onto the drive to dissipate heat even more effectively, preventing performance drops from sustained high temperatures?. The heatsink model keeps the SSD running at optimal temperatures during heavy, continuous workloads – all while remaining thin enough to fit in desktops (and even PlayStation 5 consoles) without issue?. The result is stable, consistent performance and minimal fan noise even in the heat of battle or when crunching through large data sets. You can game or work for hours knowing your storage is under control and not becoming a hotspot inside your PC.

Another benefit of Samsung’s engineering is the drive’s improved power efficiency. The 990 PRO is up to 50% more efficient (performance per watt) than its predecessor?, meaning it delivers higher speeds without proportionally higher power draw. Lower power consumption for the same amount of work means less heat generated overall. This efficiency not only helps keep the SSD cool, but it’s also great news for the overall thermal profile of your PC – especially in compact builds or when you’re running multiple NVMe drives. With less heat to disperse, your CPU and GPU can also maintain boost clocks more easily. It’s a win-win for performance enthusiasts: the 990 PRO runs fast, cool, and efficiently, thanks to Samsung’s advanced thermal management and power optimisation.

Rock-Solid Reliability and Endurance

Speed is nothing without reliability, and here again Samsung’s 990 PRO shines. These drives are built with longevity and data integrity in mind, so you can trust them with your most important games and files. Samsung rates the 990 PRO series for an mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours? – an impressive figure that underscores the drive’s robustness in day-to-day operation. In terms of endurance, the 990 PRO can write hundreds of terabytes of data over its lifetime without breaking a sweat. Specifically, the 990 PRO 1TB is rated for 600 TBW (terabytes written), the 2TB for 1,200 TBW, and the 4TB model for a whopping 2,400 TBW before reaching the warrantied limit?. To put that in perspective, even if you wrote ~500 GB of data to the 2TB drive every single day, you’d still be within the expected lifespan after five years! Most users will never come close to that level of usage, which means the 990 PRO will reliably serve you for many years of real-world gaming, content creation, and office work.

Samsung stands behind that durability with a 5-year limited warranty on the 990 PRO series (or until you hit the TBW limit, whichever comes first)?. This five-year warranty is a testament to Samsung’s confidence in their product’s quality. Moreover, because Samsung controls the entire manufacturing process – from the high-grade NAND flash memory, to the DRAM cache, to the controller – they ensure every component meets strict quality standards?. Such end-to-end integration reduces compatibility issues and points of failure, resulting in an SSD that’s as stable as it is fast.

For Chillblast customers, this reliability is especially important. When you invest in a high-performance custom PC, you want every part to be dependable. By choosing the Samsung 990 PRO, you’re investing in proven reliability. Samsung SSDs have a well-earned reputation for longevity and consistent performance over time?. Whether you’re a professional editing videos or a gamer saving your progress in a massive open-world RPG, you can have peace of mind that your data is safe and accessible whenever you need it. And with Samsung’s Magician software (which you can install for free), you can easily monitor your drive’s health, update its firmware, and ensure it’s running at peak performance throughout its life.

Selecting a Samsung 990 PRO in Your Chillblast PC

One of the biggest advantages of the Chillblast–Samsung partnership is how easy it is for you to get this top-tier SSD into your next system. When configuring your custom gaming PC or workstation on the Chillblast website, simply look for the Samsung 990 PRO in the storage options. We’ve made these drives available across our range of custom build configurations – just choose the capacity (1TB, 2TB, or 4TB) that best fits your needs and budget. Whether you’re customising a bleeding-edge gaming rig or a professional design workstation, adding a 990 PRO is as straightforward as a few clicks in our configurator.

Not sure which model to pick? Here are a few tips: If you’re building a dedicated gaming PC and plan to install a handful of large games, the 1TB or 2TB 990 PRO as your primary drive is a great choice – it will hold your OS and plenty of games, ensuring they load at lightning speed. If you have an extensive game library or you also work with large files (for example, doing video editing, running VMs, or managing lots of RAW photos), the 2TB 990 PRO offers a generous balance of space and performance. For ultimate storage demands – say you want all your games available at once, or you handle huge datasets and 4K/8K media projects – the 4TB 990 PRO lets you have massive capacity and max performance in one drive. You can even configure multi-drive setups (for instance, a 990 PRO as the boot drive and a secondary SSD or HDD for additional storage), but with up to 4TB on a single 990 PRO, many users will find one drive is plenty sufficient for both speed and space.

By partnering with Samsung, Chillblast ensures that when you select a 990 PRO, it’s professionally installed and configured in your system for optimal results. Our builders will typically mount the SSD in an M.2 slot that takes full advantage of PCIe 4.0 speeds, apply any necessary motherboard standoffs or heatsinks, and configure your system so that Windows (and any included games/software) are installed on the SSD for out-of-the-box performance. Essentially, we handle all the technical heavy lifting – you just get to enjoy the benefits. When your Chillblast PC arrives, you’ll immediately feel the difference that a top-tier Samsung drive makes: Windows welcomes you in seconds, software launches are near-instant, and games teleport you from menu to gameplay with minimal delay.

Conclusion: Elevate Your PC with Samsung 990 PRO SSD

Chillblast’s collaboration with Samsung means our customers can now enjoy the pinnacle of SSD performance in their custom PCs. The Samsung 990 PRO SSD series brings together everything a power user could want: extreme speed, intelligent thermal management, and unwavering reliability. This partnership is a perfect match – Samsung provides the world-class storage technology, and Chillblast integrates it seamlessly into award-winning custom systems. The result? An unbeatable combination that takes your computing experience to the next level.

If you’re ready to supercharge your gaming, creativity, or work, the solution is at your fingertips. Configure your next Chillblast PC with a Samsung 990 PRO SSD and experience the difference that top-tier storage makes. With near-instant load times, cooler and quieter performance under load, and the peace of mind of Samsung’s proven quality, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. Don’t settle for ordinary storage speeds – take advantage of this exciting Chillblast–Samsung partnership today. Check out our custom PC builder now and select the Samsung 990 PRO to ensure your new system has the fastest, most reliable storage available. Level up your rig with Samsung and Chillblast, and game (or work) with confidence!