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Unleash the Ultimate X Factor
Crush load times and slash throttling, lagging, and texture pop-ins with the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD. Available in capacities of 1TB up to 8TB(3), this gaming drive is built for top-tier performance, with advanced features like 7,300MB/s(2) speeds (1TB – 4TB models), a heatsink option to maintain performance, and the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), which automatically turns on Game Mode 2.0. The WD_BLACK SN850X delivers a smooth, fast experience — and innovative features that let you compete at your absolute peak.
At a Glance Insane speeds up to 7,300 MB/s (2) Minimized latency loads graphics fast Capacities from 1TB to 8TB (3) Game Mode 2.0 delivers PC performance-boosting features Near-max PCIe Gen4 (1) speeds From WD_BLACK, a trusted brand in gaming.
Get the Ultimate Gaming Edge
Insane speeds up to 7,300 MB/s (2) deliver top-tier performance with ridiculously short load times for the elite gaming experience you’ve been waiting for.
DirectStorage supported
Improve load times and get precious time back with Microsoft DirectStorage technology.
More Room for More Games
Capacities up to 8TB(3) built with Western Digital TLC 3D NAND, means you get to keep more games at the ready — and get into the action even faster.
Heatsink for the Win
All capacities have an optional heatsink version that’s not only eye-catching, but also helps your rig maintain peak performance through your most intense gaming sessions.
Do more with WD_BLACK Dashboard
The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) monitors your drive’s health, lets you customize your RGB lighting, and, exclusively on the SN850X SSD, enables Game Mode 2.0 to transform your gaming experience.
Future-forward features
The WD_BLACK SN850X SSD boasts a powerful suite of features, including Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management (ATM).
1. PCIe Gen4 storage technology requires a compatible motherboard. WD_BLACK SN850X is backwards-compatible with PCIe Gen3.
2. Based on read speed. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
3. 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
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Get the ultimate gaming edge over your competition with insane speeds up to 7,300 MB/s2 for top-level performance and ridiculously short load times.
Soup up your gaming experience with extremely low latency that loads graphics fast with minimal stutter and lagging for smooth, satisfying action.
A range of capacities from 1TB to 4TB1 means you get to keep more of today’s games that can take up 200GB1 or more of storage.
The 1TB and 2TB1 drives have an optional version with RGB lighting plus heatsink to help maintain peak performance through the most intense gaming sessions.
Output approaching the limits of the PCIe Gen43 interface helps you get ultra-fast performance out of your storage and system components.
Customers say
Customers find the NVMe drive delivers excellent performance, with one noting it provides buttery smooth gameplay, and they appreciate its compatibility with both PC and PS5 systems. The SSD offers good value for money, with one customer highlighting its performance for the price, and customers find it easy to install. They praise its build quality and storage capacity, with one mentioning its 6500mbps performance in PS5.
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