Flagship Next-Gen PCIe 5.0 Speed for Enthusiast Gaming & AI Workflows:

The WD_BLACK™ SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (WDS100T1X0M) represents the absolute pinnacle of solid-state storage performance. Built on TLC 3D CBA NAND architecture and leveraging full PCIe Gen 5 x4 bandwidth, this drive delivers staggering sequential read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000 MB/s. Designed for hard-core gamers, 8K video editors, and AI power users, the SN8100 eliminates storage bottlenecks completely.

PCIe 5.0 SSDs operating near 15,000 MB/s generate significant thermal output under heavy load. To maintain peak transfer speeds and prevent thermal throttling, the WD_BLACK SN8100 must be installed under a substantial motherboard M.2 heatsink or an active Gen5 M.2 cooler. Ensure your motherboard supports native PCIe 5.0 M.2 routing.

Key Features:

Extreme 14,900 MB/s PCIe Gen5 Throughput: Harnesses next-generation PCIe 5.0 x4 lanes to deliver more than double the speed of flagship PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives.
Advanced TLC 3D CBA NAND Flash: Delivers low latency, exceptional data integrity, and high-density storage efficiency for complex rendering and AI training loads.
600TBW High-Endurance Longevity: Engineered with premium endurance ratings to handle intense daily read/write cycles, large game installations, and heavy scratch-disk caching.
Instant DirectStorage Game Loading: Fully optimized for Microsoft DirectStorage to bypass CPU bottlenecks and stream high-resolution textures directly to your GPU in milliseconds.
Standard M.2 2280 Form Factor: Mounts seamlessly into modern desktop motherboards featuring dedicated PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots.

specs:

Model	WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD - 1TB, Without Heatsink
Model Number	WDBCMT0010BNC-WRSN // 619659221089
Form Factor	M.2 (2280)
Capacity	1TB
Interface	PCIe® Gen 5.0x4
NAND Type	TLC 3D CBA NAND
Speed	Sequential Read: Up to 14900MB/s - Sequential Write: Up to 11000MB/s // Random Read: 1.6M IOPS - Random Write: 2.4M IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	600TBW
Compatibility	Windows® 10+ // Laptop PC's (without Heatsink model only) and Desktop PC's // PC with M.2 (M-key) port, capable of taking M.2 2280 form factor
Operating Temperatures	0°C to 85°C
Non-operating Temperatures	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (LxWxH)	80.01x22.1x2.29mm
Weight	7.5g
Resources	https://www.sandisk.com/en-ca/products/ssd/internal-ssd/wd-black-sn8100-ssd?sku=WDS100T1X0M-00CMT0

WD BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD

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