WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD M.2 2280 NVME PCI-E Gen4 Solid State Drive with Heatsink

I upgraded to the WD Black SN850X 1TB with Heatsink for my gaming pc after my ssd died, and it has exceeded every expectation. Installation was a breeze — it slotted perfectly into my motherboard's M.2 slot, and the built-in heatsink saved me the hassle of having to reuse the one i already had and made installing it easier The speed is incredible. Boot times are almost instant, and games load fast AF. I’ve also noticed smoother performance although thats probably due to having a fresh windows install. The heatsink does a fantastic job — even under heavy load, temps stay well within safe limits. It’s also PlayStation 5 compatible, so this would be a great option if you're looking to expand your PS5 storage with something fast and reliable. although i dont own one so cant comment on anything about that If you want top-tier performance with excellent thermal control, this drive is worth every penny. Highly recommended!

I installed the WD Black SN850X 2TB NVMe as an upgrade expecting a noticeable jump in speed. On paper it’s extremely fast, with advertised read speeds up to around 7,300 MB/s on PCIe 4.0 x4, which puts it right at the top end of Gen4 SSDs. Installation was straightforward and the drive works perfectly. The system recognised it instantly and it performs exactly as expected. That said, incompared to other NVMe drives running in PCIe 4x4 mode. Boot times, program launches, and general desktop use all feel very similar to other decent NVMe SSDs. Where this drive really shines is in benchmarks and large file transfers, where the higher sequential speeds can actually be used. For normal daily use and gaming though, the difference isn’t as dramatic as the specs might suggest. Build quality is excellent, reliability seems solid so far, and it’s clearly a very capable high-end drive. Overall: a very fast SSD and a great upgrade if you want top-tier Gen4 performance — just don’t expect everyday tasks to suddenly feel dramatically faster.

Bought for PS5 memory expansion, it's brilliant, easy to install and runs perfectly after being in for a couple months now, super fast compared to my old external device

Works good. Easy to install. Lot of space for decent price

I recently transformed my gaming experience with the WD_Black SN850X 1TB M.2 SSD, and I couldn't be more delighted with the results. The icing on the cake? I managed to grab it for just £73.97 on sale! Let me share why this deal felt like a true steal: Performance: The SN850X delivers mind-blowing read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s, significantly slashing game loading times and eliminating in-game stuttering on my PS5. It's akin to having a high-performance sports car under the hood of my console! Heat Management: The included heatsink is nothing short of revolutionary! It ensures the SSD maintains optimal temperature during marathon gaming sessions, guarding against thermal throttling and preserving peak performance. Capacity: With a roomy 1TB of storage, I now have ample space for all my beloved games and applications on my PS5. No more tedious file juggling to make room. Reliability: WD_Black's renowned reliability shines through in this SSD. It's designed to withstand the long haul, granting me complete peace of mind about the security of my data. Installation: Putting the SN850X into my PS5 was a straightforward process, and it seamlessly integrates, enhancing load times and overall gaming immersion. Price: Securing this high-performance SSD for just £73.97 was an unparalleled bargain. The value I received for my money is truly exceptional. In a nutshell, if you're a PS5 gamer looking to elevate your storage game, the WD_Black SN850X is the top-tier choice. And grabbing it for just £73.97 on sale? That was the cherry on top. It's swift, dependable, and an absolute steal at this price. I wholeheartedly recommend it!

Easy to install, 2tb is easily enough for me.

Really easy to install on a PS5 (can't speak for anything else). PS5 Cover off (which just pulls off), one screw to remove SSD cover, 1 screw to remove 'spacer', clip SSD into place, slide spacer in to ensure a good tight fit, do up screw, replace SSD cover and tighten screw, refit PS5 cover (which snaps on) - turn on PS5 and select Format when prompted - play PS5 - simple. PS5 (mine is the 1TB Slim version with Blu-Ray) is a little annoying in that I had a PS4 Pro (1TB) - so, you think - great have a 1TB, so everything will fit on the new PS5 1TB - NO, because the system software is much bigger - you only have about 730GB to play with. Also, if (as many do), you have an external hard drive on your PS4 - be aware YOU CANNOT PLAY GAMES FROM THAT ! - it needs to be on an SSD - either the one you get with the PS5, or with one that you add. You can only store games on the external drive, not play them. So, buy one of these SSD's, they're great, reasonably priced, fast, and gives you loads more space. Just buy one!

I bought this thinking it would be plug and play, with just a quick install in device manager, but after installing it i constantly had 'no signal' on my monitor. At first i thought i didn't insert my GPU back correctly (had to remove it to install the SSD), but after swapping my HDMI input for a display port input, i was able to see the bios when i booted up What i saw there, was the motherboard not recognising any SATA drive inputs, and clicking boot options said there was no boot drive available Looking online only brought up results of damaged drives and replacing them, so i decided to read the manual, and within minutes i saw the solution. If you are using this as a secondary drive, you may not be getting past the bios screen because you have your main 1/2 drives in SATA 5 & 6 ports, which conflict with the M.2 port. After swapping to SATA 3 & 4 ports for my C and Z drives, my issue was fixed Since then, i've been transferring games and downloading games to this SSD and testing games with it and it's been working fantastic! Took a bit of working to get it going, but it was worth it!

Excelente

I had studied a lot options and this was top choice for obvious reasons. The metrics and performance are as described and this is obviously better than the version officially recommended for PS5. Take this and you'll always smile 😍

Llego en óptimas condiciones tardo casi el mes pero del lugar de donde viene es normal el funcionamiento es perfecto, no llevo mucho usándola pero la transferencia de datos fue muy rápida. Facil de instalar y el precio me pareció excelente. Recomendable. 2TB.

ممتاز جدا و يعمل بشكل ممتاز مع PS 5

Love these WD sn850x drives I literally have 3 of them in my pc a 2TB, 4TB, and now a brand new 8TB drive. (I am a data hoarder I do not delete any games I install just in case I want to play them again in the future)