Western Digital WD Black SSD SN850X 8 TB M.2 PCI Express 4.0 NVMe

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe™ SSD - 8TB, With Heatsink

Key Features

• Get top-tier performance and ridiculously short load times for your gaming PC or workstation
• High capacities built with Western Digital TLC 3D NAND so you get to download more games
• Optional heatsink version to help maintain peak performance through your most intense gaming sessions

Description

Built for elite gaming.

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, this gaming drive is built for top-tier performance. With 7,300MB/s1 speeds (1TB - 4TB models) and a heatsink option to maintain performance, you can enjoy your favorite games without worrying about lag. Plus, the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only) can automatically turn on Game Mode 2.0 features. The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe™ SSD delivers a smooth, fast experience —and the innovations that let you compete at your absolute peak.

Gain the Ultimate Gaming Edge
Insane speeds up to 7,300 MB/s (1TB - 4TB models) deliver top-tier performance with ridiculously short load times — for the elite gaming experience you’ve been waiting for.

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.

More Room for More Games
Capacities up to 8TB built with Western Digital TLC 3D NAND, means you get to keep more games at the ready — and get into the action even faster.

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.

DirectStorage Supported
Improve load times and get precious time back with Microsoft® DirectStorage technology.

Specifications

Hard drive
PCI Express interface data lanes	x4
SSD capacity	8 TB
Performance
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 11
Interface	PCI Express 4.0
Component for	PC
NVMe	Yes
TBW rating	4800
PCI Express interface data lanes	x4
SSD capacity	8 TB
Read speed	7200 MB/s
Write speed	6600 MB/s
Random write (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Hardware encryption	No
Data transmission
Read speed	7200 MB/s
Write speed	6600 MB/s
Random write (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Features
Interface	PCI Express 4.0
Component for	PC
NVMe	Yes
TBW rating	4800
PCI Express interface data lanes	x4
SSD capacity	8 TB
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 11
Read speed	7200 MB/s
Write speed	6600 MB/s
Random write (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Random read (4KB)	1200000 IOPS
Hardware encryption	No
SSD form factor	M.2
Design
Component for	PC
SSD form factor	M.2
Weight & dimensions
Width	0.957" (24.3 mm)
Weight	1.07 oz (30.4 g)
Height	0.409" (10.4 mm)
Depth	3.15" (80 mm)
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 11
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 85 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 85 °C
Minimum operating temperature	0 °C
Maximum operating temperature	85 °C
Technical details
Interface	PCI Express 4.0
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 85 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 85 °C
Hardware encryption	No
SSD form factor	M.2
Warranty period	5 year(s)
Software
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 11
Other features
Warranty period	5 year(s)