WD BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe Internal SSD

The WD BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe Internal SSD is engineered for elite gaming, delivering a significant performance boost for your PC or PlayStation 5 (with the heatsink model). Designed to redefine speed, this M.2 2280 form factor drive leverages the power of the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface to achieve blazing-fast load times and virtually eliminate throttling, lagging, and texture pop-ins. It is built to offer the competitive edge needed for today's most demanding AAA titles, ensuring a smooth and incredibly responsive gaming experience.

Performance metrics for the 1TB model are impressive, with sequential read speeds soaring up to 7,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds reaching up to 6,300 MB/s. This translates into drastically reduced waiting times, getting you into the action faster. For handling complex game environments and data, the drive also boasts high random I/O performance, with up to 800K IOPS for random reads and 1,100K IOPS for random writes. Its robust design features Western Digital's reliable TLC 3D NAND, ensuring both high capacity and durability for your extensive game library.

To further enhance the gaming experience, the SN850X comes with a suite of advanced features. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only) offers comprehensive control, allowing you to monitor drive health, customize RGB lighting on heatsink models, and activate Game Mode 2.0. This enhanced mode includes intelligent features like Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management, automatically optimizing performance for games. Moreover, the drive is ready for the future, supporting Microsoft's DirectStorage technology to improve load times in upcoming titles. With an endurance rating of 600 TBW for the 1TB model, this SSD is built for high-performance gaming.