Game-changing 8TB SSD is $330 off and can provide huge PC or PS5 storage
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Adding a huge amount of storage to your PC or PS5 is best done when most affordable. WD_black SSD drives often feature among the best SSDs for gaming, because of reliability and performance… but price can be a sticking point.
Good news then, as the rather rapid 8TB SN850X has a 35% discount right now, putting it at $600 – $330 below its list price. This drive is a little niche in adding 8TB in one go, but it performs well against the likes of the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro and is good for the PS5 – which you may only want to upgrade once.
WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X
Why we love the WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X
Released in October 2024, the SN850X provides massive storage and strong performance. Essentially it has all we like in a hero product. It’s PCIe Gen 4, so it’s not a great option for newer systems if you want maximum speed. But if you want to add a big amount of storage to maximize your PS5 storage or PC capacity it’s a fine option.
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- Performance: Capable of up to 7,300 MB/s read and 6,600 MB/s speeds, it performs well for a high-capacity drive and matches up well to the likes of the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB.
- Capacity: 8TB is a huge amount of space unlikely to need further upgrades, unless you have huge space requirements for content creation or a massive gaming collection. 8TB can fit 100+ games of 75GB install size each.
- Heatspreader: The WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X features a heatspreader to help dissipate heat and deliver optimal performance.
- Reliability: The drive is endurance rated for 4,800 TBW, so you'd need to fill up the 8TB capacity daily, to have 4,800 days (13.1 years of use) before this rating was met.
- Warranty: Western Digital provides a 5-year limited warranty for the WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X
Who is this WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X deal for?
PS5 users can get great savings with this deal if 8TB of storage is really desired. Perhaps the more likely home for the 8TB drive SN850X is in PC systems. On the other hand, if a single upgrade is needed to add a large capacity drive for games, content creation, video editing, or mixed purposes, this drive will fit the bill.
However, if 8TB feels too big, the price of this drive matches the price of 2x 4TB SN850X drives. So PC users could add 4TB now and then another if they want to opt for a staggered approach. Regardless, the current discounts make the WD_Black SN850X drives strong options at a lower cost.
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