Fake 970 evo plus? Help!

[CriSis_]

Hey,

I was just giving all of my pc parts a run over, double checking for any defects etc and realised that my Samsung 970 evo plus has a few things that seem a little strange about it. First and foremost the packaging is different to that of what is on the product listing, the ssd and text are shown vertically; but perhaps this is due to where live (UK). Secondly the ssd had different logos etc printed on the back that again could be due to where I live and the regulations here but I also noticed that it has "samsung ssd" in bold white letters printed directly on the back of the pcb. And, finally, one side of the ssd seems to have two indents (not sure if the photo shows it) which I am not sure if there are supposed to be there or not. See attached photos.

 

Just realised too that the smds on the pcb do not match the 970 evo plus but instead match the 980 pro??? This is the same for the package styling.... Any help is appreciated! 

 

I apologise in advance, I know this is stupid however I really can't afford to screw up here as my uni course begins soon. 

Thanks for the help and stay safe,

Lex.

[CommanderAlex]

First and foremost, where did you buy it from? 

[CriSis_]

5 minutes ago, CommanderAlex said:

First and foremost, where did you buy it from? 

Sold and fulfilled by amazon eu   

[Oshino Shinobu]

Hmm, does look like the components and the "SAMSUNG SSD" don't line up with 970 EVO Plus images I can find. Looks like it matches the 980 Pro as you've said. You might find it's a lower capacity 980 Pro that someone swapped out, or it's broken or various other things. 

 

I'd plug it in, see if the capacity's correct and it works. Check the serial number via something like CrystalDisk Info and see if it matches that on the sticker and check it through Samsung's site. 

 

EDIT: The indents are normal. It looks like a genuine Samsung SSD, but it might not be a 970 EVO Plus.

[CommanderAlex]

29 minutes ago, CriSis_ said:

Sold and fulfilled by amazon eu   

Hmm, I'd do what @Oshino Shinobumentioned and check the serial number matches on the sticker and box/Samsung's website and verify that this is indeed a 970 EVO Plus. 

[NewMaxx]

970 EVO Plus is now using the 980 PRO's controller and a newer generation of flash, with different aesthetics.