The WD_BLACK SN850X, a PCIe Gen4 SSD that is said to deliver unparalleled performance for hardcore gamers, featuring read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, is now available in an 8 TB option, Western Digital has announced. This version of the SSD, which is available with or without a heatsink like the existing 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB models, can be purchased exclusively through the Western Digital store, according to an email that the company sent out to customers today.
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Specs for the 8 TB version include:
- Sequential Read Performance: 7200MB/s
- Sequential Write Performance: 6600MB/s
- Random Read: 1200K IOPS
- Random Write: 1200K IOPS
Western Digital echoing the news on X:
A storage beast enters the arena. The WD_BLACK SN850X – now available in capacities up to 8TB. Preorder now on https://t.co/NICzuBaxlM pic.twitter.com/guWZG0Na46
— WD_BLACK (@wd_black) July 15, 2024
WD on its SSD for gamers:
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/s 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.