SSD for Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090)
2021–2022
Quick answer
The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090) is matched with WD Blue SN570 1TB, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980, WD Blue 2TB HDD, Crucial P3 2TB. Compatible storage type: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0. Capacity guidance: up to 4TB. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying. Listings are from eBay and Amazon and may change.
Compatible SSDs for the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower
- M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3000 MB/s1TBNVMeHIGH
Samsung 970 EVO Plus
(MZ-V7S500B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3200 MB/s500GBNVMeHIGHSamsung 970 EVO Plus6 listings
Samsung 980
(MZ-V8V500B/AM)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3100 MB/sWrite 2600 MB/s500GBNVMeHIGHWD Blue 2TB HDD
(WD20EZAZ)3.5-inch SATASATA IIIRead 180 MB/sWrite 180 MB/s2TBHIGHWD Blue 2TB HDD1 listing
Crucial P3 2TB
(CT2000P3SSD8)M.2 2280NVMe PCIe 3.0Read 3500 MB/sWrite 3000 MB/s2TBNVMeHIGH
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change. Always verify compatibility — confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying — before purchase. Last checked July 23, 2026.
SSD Upgrade Guide for the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower
This device uses a M.2 2280 drive with a NVMe PCIe 3.0 interface. Maximum supported capacity is 4TB.
NVMe drives are significantly faster than SATA — if your device supports NVMe, always prefer it over a SATA SSD for the best performance.
Always power off your device and disconnect power before replacing storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SSD fits the Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090)?
The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090) is matched with WD Blue SN570 1TB, Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung 980, WD Blue 2TB HDD, Crucial P3 2TB. It supports M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0. This device supports up to 4TB based on our records. Before buying, confirm your exact model number, storage interface, physical size, and connector/keying.
How do I verify SSD compatibility?
Verify your full model number against the device page, then confirm the physical form factor (M.2 2280), interface (NVMe PCIe 3.0), and M.2 keying if applicable. Compare against your existing drive or manufacturer specs before purchase.
Can I use NVMe if my device originally had SATA?
The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090) is recorded as supporting NVMe storage (M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0). Installing an NVMe drive that matches the documented form factor and keying is appropriate when our data lists NVMe support.
Does physical size and keying matter?
Yes. M.2 drives vary by length (e.g. 2280) and keying (B-key, M-key, B+M). 2.5-inch and other form factors must match the bay or adapter your device accepts. The Dell OptiPlex 3090 Tower (3090) is documented as M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 — a drive with the wrong size or key will not fit or work.
Are these listings live and current?
Listings and prices are pulled from eBay and Amazon and may change at any time. We refresh marketplace data regularly, but always verify the listing title, condition, and seller before purchase.




















