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Name: WD - BLACK SN850 2TB Internal Gaming SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe
Brand: WD
SKU: 6425637
Price: 208.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (173 reviews)

WD - BLACK SN850 2TB Internal Gaming SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe

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SKU:: 6425637

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QuestionSomeone can help please? 1) does this SSD have Heat Sink? WD explicitly sells a version with and a version without Heat Sink on their website. unclear here 2) would work with a Alienware Aurora R10? I have '256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD' already in the system
Asked 5 years ago by landar87.
- Answer 1- The version pictured on the website with a heat sink is a special edition version and has it's own part number. The version Best Buy sells does not have the heat sink. The heat sink version was not released at the same time and may not be available for purchase yet as it was scheduled to be released by the end of January 2021. 2-The drive should be compatible with your system, but because your system is based on a B550 chipset, it's important to ensure that this drive is in a PCIE 4 NVME slot or you won't get the expected performance. You may have to move (or remove) the existing drive to ensure you're getting the performance you're paying for.
  Answered 5 years ago by MaddogMatt
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QuestionIs this compatible with the PS5?
Asked 4 years ago by John.
- Answer Hi John, Please be informed “Based on Sony’s published requirements, we can confirm our WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with Heatsink (500GB-2TB) meets the stated requirements to expand console storage on the PlayStation 5 for those with access to the PlayStation 5 Beta software. Compatibility testing is in progress.” We will upgrade that to yes it works once we are able to complete compatibility testing. It is important to not push non-heatsink since Sony specified heatsink version.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questionthe product name states gen4x4. the specifications say gen3x4. which is it? i am looking for a 2tb gen4 x4 at least 5500 MB/s, which this has. i need form factor m.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, or 22110 with heatsink to replace my ps5 internal ssd.
Asked 4 years ago by hardcoregamergirl.
- Answer Hi, “Based on Sony’s published requirements, we can confirm our WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with Heatsink (500GB-2TB) meets the stated requirements to expand console storage on the PlayStation 5 for those with access to the PlayStation 5 Beta software. Compatibility testing is in progress.” We will upgrade that to yes it works once we are able to complete compatibility testing. It is important to not push non-heatsink since Sony specified heatsink version. Please check with the host device vendor whether the WD drive will fit and support. -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionDoes this take place of a HDD? My Z390 motherboard has a slot for this but I'm confused as to what it does.
Asked 5 years ago by Confused.
- Answer Hi, Please be informed that the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD is a Performance storage with Next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology optimized for top-tier gaming. To know more about the drive refer link- http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/data-sheet-wd-black-sn850-nvme-ssd.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionWill this in fact be compatible with the PlayStation 5 console?
Asked 5 years ago by MrSkyfish.
- Answer Hi MrSkyfish, We have not tested this drive with latest PS5. You can ask to your gaming console manufacturer. Please refer to the link given below to know more about this drive. http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/4078-705139.pdf Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 5 years ago by Western Digital Team
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Questionis this product compatible with this motherboard? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-x570-plus-wi-fi-socket-am4-usb-c-gen2-amd-motherboard-with-led-lighting/6356983.p?skuId=6356983
Asked 3 years ago by Rodalberto99.
- Answer Hello Rodalberto99, Please be informed that the WD_BLACK SN850 SSD comes in two variants with heatsink. Long load times are obsolete with next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology, reaching irrational read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s**. Arm your system with RGB lighting, an optional heatsink model. Please check with the PC/Laptop vendor whether the WD drive will fit and support the host device For more information on the drive refer to the link: http://products.wdc.com/library/AAG/ENG/data-sheet-wd-black-sn850-nvme-ssd.pdf -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 3 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs it 100% compatible this 2tb ssd for PS5?
Asked 4 years ago by Slbico.
- Answer 100%, so far anyways. The WD Black was recommended by Mark Cerny. I did a lot of research as well and went with this one, the only other option I'd recommend would be Samsungs 980pro. Keep in mind this does not have the heatsinks which are recommended/required.
  Answered 4 years ago by Sven
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QuestionIs there a software to migrate data from my HDD to the M.2?
Asked 5 years ago by Donnie.
- Answer Cyberlink and be sure to buy during a sale that is from authorized company... Cyberlink power 2 go is what I use they have many other solutions! WD has or use to have free migration software!
  Answered 4 years ago by ScottH17
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QuestionWhy does it say on the specifications that it’s a PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface, while on the overview it states that it’s a PCle Gen 4 x4?
Asked 4 years ago by Dan.
- Answer Hello,Please be informed that the WD Black SN850 NVMe SSD comes prepared for the next evolution of speed. The SSD offers you supreme PCIe Gen4 technology for your PC or laptop so you don’t lag out on the next generation of games.For information and to contact our online store support refer to the link: https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/wd-black-sn850-nvme-ssd#WDS500G1X0E-00AFY0 -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
  Answered 4 years ago by Western Digital Team
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QuestionIs the heat sink removable? Can the heat sink be purchased separately?
Asked 5 years ago by SsdGuyz2020.
- Answer This does not include the heatsink, the heatsink version can be purchased on the WD website. It cannot be purchased separately as its built onto it.
  Answered 5 years ago by Clownfyre
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Questionwell this work in the ps5
Asked 5 years ago by bangforbuck.
- Answer Yes! I got one for my PS5 and one for my PC and they work just fine.
  Answered 2 years ago by Viet
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QuestionWhat is the SKU for the associated heat sink for this device - you would think it would b lsted with this product description?
Asked 5 years ago by NewTechGuy.
- Answer This product does not include the heatsink.
  Answered 5 years ago by Clownfyre
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QuestionWhen will bestbuy sell the sn850 version with a heatsink? I need it for the ps5 and this model doesnt have a heat sink
Asked 4 years ago by Sreenadh.
- Answer BB sells a heat sink for like 13 bucks that works great and it’s cheaper than buying the drive that comes with a heat sink.
  Answered 3 years ago by slackmaster
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WD - BLACK SN850 2TB Internal Gaming SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe

Q: QuestionSomeone can help please? 1) does this SSD have Heat Sink? WD explicitly sells a version with and a version without Heat Sink on their website. unclear here 2) would work with a Alienware Aurora R10? I have '256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD' already in the system

Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the PS5?

Q: Questionthe product name states gen4x4. the specifications say gen3x4. which is it? i am looking for a 2tb gen4 x4 at least 5500 MB/s, which this has. i need form factor m.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, or 22110 with heatsink to replace my ps5 internal ssd.

Q: QuestionDoes this take place of a HDD? My Z390 motherboard has a slot for this but I'm confused as to what it does.

Q: QuestionWill this in fact be compatible with the PlayStation 5 console?

Q: Questionis this product compatible with this motherboard? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-x570-plus-wi-fi-socket-am4-usb-c-gen2-amd-motherboard-with-led-lighting/6356983.p?skuId=6356983

Q: QuestionIs it 100% compatible this 2tb ssd for PS5?

Q: QuestionIs there a software to migrate data from my HDD to the M.2?

Q: QuestionWhy does it say on the specifications that it’s a PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface, while on the overview it states that it’s a PCle Gen 4 x4?

Q: QuestionIs the heat sink removable? Can the heat sink be purchased separately?

Q: Questionwell this work in the ps5

Q: QuestionWhat is the SKU for the associated heat sink for this device - you would think it would b lsted with this product description?

Q: QuestionWhen will bestbuy sell the sn850 version with a heatsink? I need it for the ps5 and this model doesnt have a heat sink

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QuestionSomeone can help please? 1) does this SSD have Heat Sink? WD explicitly sells a version with and a version without Heat Sink on their website. unclear here 2) would work with a Alienware Aurora R10? I have '256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD' already in the system

QuestionIs this compatible with the PS5?

Questionthe product name states gen4x4. the specifications say gen3x4. which is it? i am looking for a 2tb gen4 x4 at least 5500 MB/s, which this has. i need form factor m.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, or 22110 with heatsink to replace my ps5 internal ssd.

QuestionDoes this take place of a HDD? My Z390 motherboard has a slot for this but I'm confused as to what it does.

QuestionWill this in fact be compatible with the PlayStation 5 console?

Questionis this product compatible with this motherboard? https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-tuf-gaming-x570-plus-wi-fi-socket-am4-usb-c-gen2-amd-motherboard-with-led-lighting/6356983.p?skuId=6356983

QuestionIs it 100% compatible this 2tb ssd for PS5?

QuestionIs there a software to migrate data from my HDD to the M.2?

QuestionWhy does it say on the specifications that it’s a PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface, while on the overview it states that it’s a PCle Gen 4 x4?

QuestionIs the heat sink removable? Can the heat sink be purchased separately?

Questionwell this work in the ps5

QuestionWhat is the SKU for the associated heat sink for this device - you would think it would b lsted with this product description?

QuestionWhen will bestbuy sell the sn850 version with a heatsink? I need it for the ps5 and this model doesnt have a heat sink