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Sandisk WD_BLACK SN850X Heatsink 8TB NVMe

This high-capacity 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD delivers blazing 7200 MB/s read speeds, making it ideal for gamers and content creators who need fast load times and smooth performance. The integrated heatsink keeps temperatures in check during sustained workloads, and PS5 compatibility means you can expand your console storage without compromise. Perfect for PC builds that demand both capacity and speed.

Specifications

Capacity
8 TB
Drive Type
SSD
Interface
The physical connection to your computer, console, or camera. NVMe is typically fastest, but SATA, USB, and SD speeds vary a lot between products, check the Read Speed row too.
NVMe
Form Factor
The drive's physical size and shape. M.2 is a slim stick for modern SSDs, 2.5″ and 3.5″ are older cased formats.
M.2 2280
Read Speed
How fast data can be read from the drive. Higher is better, especially for boot times and load screens.
7.2 GB/s
Write Speed
How fast data can be written to the drive. Matters most for copying large files, recording video, or heavy multitasking.
-
PCIe Gen
Each PCIe generation roughly doubles the drive's top speed. Your motherboard needs to support it too.
Gen 4
NAND Type
TLC is the mainstream flash type with a solid balance of speed and endurance. QLC costs less per gigabyte but slows more under heavy writes.
TLC
DRAM Cache
A DRAM cache gives steadier performance under heavy or random workloads. Drives without one are usually fine for everyday use.
Yes
Sided
Whether the flash chips are mounted on one side of the circuit board or both. Single-sided drives fit in more laptops and handhelds with tight internal clearance, and their heatsinks are an easier fit in the PS5's expansion bay too.
Double-Sided
Placement
Internal
Warranty
5 years

Features

  • With Heatsink
  • PS5 Compatible

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