Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this SSD require DRAM?

• A:Answer No, this drive is DRAM-less, which contributes to its power efficiency.

Q: QuestionHow much faster is this SSD compared to the previous generation?

• A:Answer The WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD offers a performance boost of up to 35% compared to the previous generation.

Q: QuestionWhat is the endurance rating for the 2TB model of this SSD?

• A:Answer The 2TB model of this SSD boasts an endurance rating of up to 1,200TBW.

Q: QuestionDoes this SSD come with any software to monitor its health and performance?

• A:Answer Yes, it comes with the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (for Windows only) that allows you to monitor the drive's health, performance, and firmware updates.

Q: QuestionWhat kind of interface does this SSD use?

• A:Answer This SSD is equipped with a PCIe Gen4 interface.

Q: QuestionWhat is the storage capacity of this SSD?

• A:Answer This particular WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD has a storage capacity of 1TB.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum read and write speed of this WD_Black SSD?

• A:Answer This WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD boasts read and write speeds up to 7,250MB/s and 6,900MB/s, respectively (for the 1-2TB models).

Q: QuestionWill best buy buy my 1000 gbites hard drive

Asked 2 weeks ago by Ll.

• A:Answer Hi Ll, Please be informed that as of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk

  Answered 2 weeks ago by Western Digital Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this fit in a desktop?

Asked 2 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Any m2 slot should fit

  Answered 2 months ago by DominicmdcVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with a screw to secure the SSD?

Asked 3 months ago by maverick.

• A:Answer The screw is already in the ps5

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with windows installed?

Asked 6 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this be installed on HP Laptop model 15-dy2131wm?

Asked 10 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, As of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk

  Answered 7 months ago by Western Digital Team

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Q: QuestionDoes this work with Mac OS?

Asked 1 year ago by E2020.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work on a B650M motherboard?

Asked 1 year ago by Joseph.

• A:Answer Yes it should i have one on a b560m-c

  Answered 7 months ago by DavidMVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this ssd have a heatsink?

Asked 7 months ago by Heatsink.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 7 months ago by DavidMVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this SSD work with the Hp Victus 15 Gaming laptops?

Asked 5 months ago by Chetto.

• A:Answer Hi Chetto, As of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk

  Answered 5 months ago by Western Digital Team

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Q: QuestionDoes it come with the bolt that threads into the motherboard to hold it in place?

Asked 6 months ago by Junior.

• A:Answer No

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this ssd work with a PlayStation 5 as a storage device

Asked 9 months ago by Mick.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI was wondering if it would work with the ps5

Asked 10 months ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes it does

  Answered 2 months ago by MARVINDVerified Purchase

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