“Does this need to be formatted before installing into PS5 like other ssd’s like the Samsung 980 pro to have it run at top speed for console ? And if so can it be formatted at Best Buy before leaving store after purchase ?”
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No I formatted it once it was installed only took a min to do it
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No I swapped out a 980 pro for this model. Tne 980 was hitting like 5600 and i got a 6500 reading with the sn850
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No. Make sure to update PS5 before installation. After installing it will prompt you to format drive.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This will give you 6500 mb/s read speeds on PS5 without a firmware update. The PS5 will format the drive for you once you power on the console after you install the drive.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It formats when you power up your system
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It will make you format it after you install in the PS5.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Install it then format it
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hello Guest505, Please be informed that the WD_BLACK SN850 SSD comes in two variants with/or without 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. 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.
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