Western Digital Unveils The WD_BLACK SN850 NVME PCIE GEN4 SSD
Western Digital has an exciting piece of hardware coming down the pipe, unveiling the new WD_Black G2 controller; the SN850 posting speeds of up to 7000 MB/s read and 5300MB/s write, with a storage capacity exceeding up to 1TB. I might add this particular Gen3 model is compatible with PCI Express 4.0, which explains why the drive has a blazing read/write speeds. Before we go on, here's a word from the company;
"WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD – Designed to feature the unprecedented performance of PCIe Gen4 technology, this future-ready product will deliver fast read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model). Built with the WD_BLACK G2 controller and optimized for top-tier and high-intensive gaming (not intended for NAS or server environments), the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD will help gamers achieve supreme PC performance. It reduces game load times and transfers files faster than its predecessor while using brand new cache technology."
" In addition to high performance, the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD also delivers improved low queue-depth performance over its predecessor, allowing both gaming and everyday users to experience smoother loading of applications. For the ultimate in aesthetics and customization, there will be an optional RGB-enabled heatsink model that cuts down on thermal throttling. The WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD non-heatsink version will be available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities starting at $149.99 (MSRP USD)."
“WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock NVMe SSD – This compact, high-performance gaming dock SSD, with heatsink design, transforms a Thunderbolt 3-compatible laptop into an integrated and immersive gaming station. An optimal solution for gamers looking to streamline their setup, the dock offers superfast speeds with NVMe technology, more capacity for games, and multiple ports for accessories – all powered by a single Thunderbolt 3 cord. The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock NVMe SSD is complete with customizable RGB lighting controlled through the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only). The WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock NVMe SSD is available in a 1TB capacity starting at $499.99 (MSRP USD). A non-SSD option, the WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock, is also available for purchase for $319.99 (MSRP USD)”.
That's just a few quotes from Western Digital. When is the storage drive available to consumers? The WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD ( No-heatsink) is expected make its market presence in the end of October 2020, which is this month. The heatsink variant will land in the market in Q1 2021. The announced WD_Black AN1500 NVMe SSD add-in-card is now available for purchase or preorder.
