This SSD with 4TB and 7,300 MB/s read speeds will solve my gaming PC's storage woes — and it's got an exquisite $550 discount you won't find on Amazon

AI-Generated image of the WD_Black 4TB Internal SSD (SN850X) visualized — AI-Generated image of the WD_Black 4TB Internal SSD (SN850X). (Image credit: WD_Black | Edited with Gemini)

AI-Generated image of the WD_Black 4TB Internal SSD (SN850X). (Image credit: WD_Black | Edited with Gemini)

Internal SSDs are a powerful means to vastly upgrade a computer's storage capacity while providing fast read/write speeds that can help improve a game's performance (especially its loading screen times).

One such internal SSD is the 4TB variant of the WD_Black SSD (SN850) with a heatsink, which has recently had its steep $1249.99 MSRP cut down to a more affordable $699.99 at Newegg.

Why buy the WD_Black SN850X 4TB SSD?

Promotional image of the WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X)'s read speeds — WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X)s have insane speeds of 7,300MB/S (Image credit: WD_Black)

WD_Black is a leading provider of the best SSDs on the market that provide a vast wealth of install space for games, personal photos and videos, or sensitive work documents.

The WD_Black 4TB (SN850X) SSD with a heatsink is no exception. This powerful component can store up to 4TB of data and process it with insanely high read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,600 MB/s.

It is also compatible with gaming PCs and PlayStation 5s, and has an attached heatsink.

With all these specs combined, the WD_Black 4TB (SN850X) SSD is more than capable of storing dozens of data-craving AAA titles like Monster Hunter Wilds and reducing their load times to mere seconds so you don't have to wait forever to get back into the action.

What's more is that the attached heatsink can keep the WD_Black 4TB (SN850X) SSD cool under extreme workloads and temperatures, so its performance doesn't suffer from thermal throttling.

The only negative drawbacks of the WD_Black 4TB (SN850X) SSD are its steep $1249.99 MSRP, which is too rich for most gamers' blood, and that its Game Mode 2.0 can feel a bit gimmicky depending on your perspective.

Fortunately, its biggest issue (the price) has been chopped down by a massive 44% discount for $699.99 at Newegg, making this the perfect time to grab more install space for your PC rig (I know mine certainly needs it).

FAQ

Can I use the WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X) in an external enclosure?

You can, but make sure the external enclosure is made of aluminium with thermal pads so it can endure the high heat levels the WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X) can reach.

Is the WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X) double-sided?

This SSD includes NAND flash modules on both sides of its printed circuit board, making it thicker than single-sided SSDs. This means you may have trouble installing it in laptops, PCs, or other devices that use tight M.2 slots.

Is the heatsink required for it to function?

The WD_Black 4TB SSD (SN850X) can work just fine without a heatsink, but many people recommend using the heatsink to boost the SSD's sustained performance.

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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!

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