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Our Best Internal & External SSDs for Gaming PCs

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Why Choose WD_BLACK PC Gaming SSDs

Performance

Experience PCIe Gen5 technology to maximize transfer speeds. Reach optimal performance with up to 7W1 average operating power.

Durability

WD_BLACK internal SSDs support up to 2,400 TBW3 endurance, your gaming PC can handle the most intense tasks.

Balance

The latest SSDs balance powerful speeds, low latency, and plenty of storage space. You can upgrade your gaming PC with SSDs without compromising on capacity.

Adaptability

WD_BLACK SSDs support Microsoft’s DirectStorage for faster load times. And they’re built to work with future games that are compatible with DirectStorage, as well.

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WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe PCIe® Gen 5 Gaming PC Internal SSD

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Next-Gen PC Gaming Performance

  • Experience PCIe Gen 5 speeds
  • Keep cool with an average operating power of 7W1 or under
  • Lightning fast read speeds up to 14,900MB/s1

Reliability You Can Trust

  • With TLC 3D CBA NAND technology, WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD provides advanced speed and reliability
  • With up to 4TB of storage, there's plenty of room for large gaming titles

WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe™ SSD

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe™ SSD

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The Ultimate X Factor

  • Internal NVMe drive for laptops or desktops
  • Insane speeds up to 7300 MB/s1
  • Optional heatsink with RGB lighting2
  • Up to 8TB3 capacity

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD

WD_BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD

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Your PCIe® Gen4 Gaming SSD

  • Internal NVMe drive with PCIe Gen4 for laptops and desktops
  • Level-conquering speeds up to 7250MB/s read 1
  • Equipped for AI applications and next-gen games alike
  • Up to 2TB capacity3

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD for PS5 and PC Gaming

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PlayStation Games on Your Gaming PC

  • With transfer speeds of up to 1000MB/s1, quickly move your games between console and PC
  • Record full HD streams directly to the drive with select streaming software
  • Transfer and edit game clips from your PS5 to your gaming PC

SanDisk Extreme® Portable SSD for PlayStation®5 Console and PC

WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD

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Portable and Powerful

  • External storage with USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface
  • Speeds up to 2000MB/s1
  • Customizable RGB lighting2
  • Up to 2TB capacity

Compare Internal NVMe SSDs

 WD_BLACK SN8100

Starting at $179.99		WD_BLACK SN850X
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Starting at $110.99		WD_BLACK SN7100

Starting at $66.99
Capacity
Up to 4TB2
Up to 8TB2
Up to 4TB2
Interface
PCIe® Gen5x4
PCIe® Gen4x4
PCIe® Gen4.0
Sequential Read
14,900MB/s1
7,300MB/s1
7,250MB/s1
Sequential Write14,000MB/s1 (2-4TB)6,300MB/s16,900MB/s1
Average Power Consumption17W1
6.5W1
3.7W1
Use Case
GamingGamingGaming

Benefits of Using SSDs for PC Gaming

Internal SSDs

Faster Speeds

Internal SSDs are typically faster than external SSDs, especially if they use NVMe like the WD_BLACK SN8100 with speeds up to 14,900MB/s1.

Lower Latency

Internal SSDs connect directly to your system’s motherboard via connections like PCIe® Gen5. That means less glitching and better response times.

External SSDs

Easier Portability

External SSDs make it easy to bring your games with you, wherever you go. Just plug in your device and play titles on other compatible systems.

More Compatibility

External SSDs can be compatible with desktops and laptop PCs to the latest generation of PlayStation and Xbox.

Learn more about SSD technology

Frequently Asked Questions

For PC gaming, SSDs should ideally have read speeds of at least 3,500 MB/s1 and write speeds of around 3,000 MB/s1. With PCIe Gen 5, write speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s1, superior transfer speeds can be reached.

Disclosures
1. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
2. Requires the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only)
3. TBW (terabytes written) values calculated using JEDEC client workload (JESD219) and vary by product capacity.
4. 5 years or Max Endurance (TBW) limit, whichever occurs first. See support.wdc.com for region-specific warranty details.
5. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.

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