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2TB WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD w/ Heatsink Expired

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Various Retailers have 2TB WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD w/ Heatsink (WDS200T2XHE) for $119.99. Shipping is free.

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Available Retailers:Specs:
  • 2TB Storage Capacity
  • M.2 2280 Form Factor
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
  • Up to 7300 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
  • Up to 6600 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
  • MTBF: 1.75 Million Hours

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 2 TB WD Black SSD with Heatsink on sale for $120. This SSD works and is often the recommendation for PS5 storage upgrades.
  • Works with Playstation 5
  • Gen4 PCIe
  • M.2 2280
  • Up to 7,300 MB/s
Model: WDS200T2XHE

More About this Item:
  • Get the ultimate gaming edge over your competition with insane speeds up to 7,300 MB/s(1) for top-level performance and radically short load times..date transfer rate:7300.0 megabytes_per_second
  • A range of capacities from 1TB to 4TB(2) means you get to keep more of today's games that can take up 200GB(2) or more of storage.
  • The WD_BLACK Dashboard monitors your drive's health, controls your RGB style and can automatically detect games to turn on Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only).
  • Predictive Loading, Overhead Balancing, and Adaptive Thermal Management features come to the SN850X to juice up your gaming performance.(3)
  • Supports future games developed for Microsoft's DirectStorage technology for faster load times.
  • (1) Based on read speed. 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) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
  • (3) Requires the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7CKZGN6 [amazon.com]
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Model: WD BLACK SN850X 2TB NVME W/HS

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Yeah, that's for the version without the heatsink.

You can always get a heatsink for around $10, but it's one more thing to install and can void the warranty.

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spike888
07-27-2023 at 05:47 AM.
07-27-2023 at 05:47 AM.
Quote from goldenrool :
OT but still related to this SN850X. I purchased the 4TB version for $230 during Prime Days. This was going to replace a 2TB SK Hynix Gold P31 in my LG Gram. The 4TB capacity was the main draw and future proofing due to the PCIe 4.0 interface even though my laptop only supports PCIe 3.0. It finally arrived this last weekend but have not installed in my laptop. After more in-depth research, have concerns this drive may not be suitable for my laptop due to heat and power consumption concerns. The Gram is very compact and do not believe a heatsink will fit. Setting aside heat issues, what really surprised me was the power consumption, in particular at idle. According to Tomshardware review, the SN850X 2TB consumes around 1.1w at idle compared to the Gold P31 0.35w. That's 3X increase!

Leads me to question is the SN850X suitable for laptops. I am leaning towards returning it and hoping better 4TB NVMe solutions become available.
Whats a good gen4 nvme for laptop? I didn't buy it for 90 because of heat concerns. I'm trying to find one for my g14.
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07-27-2023 at 06:18 AM.
07-27-2023 at 06:18 AM.
Quote from spike888 :
Whats a good gen4 nvme for laptop? I didn't buy it for 90 because of heat concerns. I'm trying to find one for my g14.
From what I've read, the best gen4 for a laptop is likely the SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB if being used as the main/boot drive. If you have a secondary slot and want capacity, then the Crucial P3 Plus in 4TB.

Not wanting to sound like a SK Hynix shill but the Gold P31 is still a compelling choice for laptops even if it is gen3. Same 2TB max capacity. IIRC, the Gold P31 was competitive with early gen4 drives. In actual use, doubt if you would ever notice much of any performance difference on a laptop between a quality gen3 and gen4 drives unless you are really hammering the system (gaming) or doing large file transfers.
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07-27-2023 at 07:50 AM.
07-27-2023 at 07:50 AM.
Quote from XOEHartage :
Western Digital store has the same for $109 https://www.westerndigital.com/pr...DS200T2X0E

Ugh, nevermind, this one is WITHOUT a heatsink, same price with a heatsink.
X0E, that's different, got it from Amazon for $110 in March.

Actually I don't know what's the difference between the WDS200T2X0E vs WDS200T2XHE.
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07-27-2023 at 08:14 AM.

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07-27-2023 at 08:14 AM.
This is pretty meh after seeing these Gen 4 NVMe SSDs for $100/$110 during Prime Day (and w/o the heatsink)...
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07-27-2023 at 08:45 AM.
07-27-2023 at 08:45 AM.
Seems like most of these posts are TLC Nand SSD's, but I'm seeing Samsung MLC Nand SSD's for similar pricing. I'd always opt for MLC.
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07-27-2023 at 09:02 AM.
07-27-2023 at 09:02 AM.
Quote from goldenrool :
From what I've read, the best gen4 for a laptop is likely the SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB if being used as the main/boot drive. If you have a secondary slot and want capacity, then the Crucial P3 Plus in 4TB.

Not wanting to sound like a SK Hynix shill but the Gold P31 is still a compelling choice for laptops even if it is gen3. Same 2TB max capacity. IIRC, the Gold P31 was competitive with early gen4 drives. In actual use, doubt if you would ever notice much of any performance difference on a laptop between a quality gen3 and gen4 drives unless you are really hammering the system (gaming) or doing large file transfers.

SK Hynix warranty support is non existent if that matters to anyone.
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07-27-2023 at 09:09 AM.
07-27-2023 at 09:09 AM.
Quote from prreggae :
Still waiting for mine. Been waiting for since it was on sale (without heatsink version)...
Yeah they sold a lot of those. I rarely buy anything on backorder. Don't have time for that. Smilie
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07-27-2023 at 09:39 AM.
07-27-2023 at 09:39 AM.
Quote from TheAlphaLaw :
Seems like most of these posts are TLC Nand SSD's, but I'm seeing Samsung MLC Nand SSD's for similar pricing. I'd always opt for MLC.

Samsung MLC is still TLC.

They just get around calling it TLC by using marketing mumbo jumbo.
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07-27-2023 at 09:43 AM.
07-27-2023 at 09:43 AM.
Quote from LightProtector :
I ordered a SN850X when it was backordered 3-4 weeks, but the order shipped 4 days later. It's supposed to come later today. I don't think they are that backordered.

Amazon is showing August 20th at the earliest if I were to order today.

I wasn't cautioning the average consumer who might be willing to wait for it to get there when it gets there.

If you need to make deadlines, they are for all intents and purposes unable to guarantee a 2 day window. That can be a major setback.
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07-27-2023 at 09:56 AM.
07-27-2023 at 09:56 AM.
Quote from goldenrool :
OT but still related to this SN850X. I purchased the 4TB version for $230 during Prime Days. This was going to replace a 2TB SK Hynix Gold P31 in my LG Gram. The 4TB capacity was the main draw and future proofing due to the PCIe 4.0 interface even though my laptop only supports PCIe 3.0. It finally arrived this last weekend but have not installed in my laptop. After more in-depth research, have concerns this drive may not be suitable for my laptop due to heat and power consumption concerns. The Gram is very compact and do not believe a heatsink will fit. Setting aside heat issues, what really surprised me was the power consumption, in particular at idle. According to Tomshardware review, the SN850X 2TB consumes around 1.1w at idle compared to the Gold P31 0.35w. That's 3X increase!

Leads me to question is the SN850X suitable for laptops. I am leaning towards returning it and hoping better 4TB NVMe solutions become available.

I think you might be overthinking this. I've had the 1TB version in my laptop without a heatsink (no way it would fit) for about a year and I haven't had any issues. I don't game on it and haven't really done anything to push it to its limits, so you might wanna take this with a grain of salt, but I haven't heard about this being an issue. (FYI, my laptop is also a Gen 3.)
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07-27-2023 at 10:00 AM.
07-27-2023 at 10:00 AM.
Quote from sillywabbittwix :
Clarification:

They both run over 60C in a desktop computer doing normal everyday stuff like web surfing, Microsoft Word? So a heatsink is an absolute must?

Or they run over 60C because of gaming?

Asking because I have a prebuilt Dell desktop (motherboard does not have built in heatsink) that is Gen 3 (I know WD sn850x is Gen 4).

I also have a Dell laptop that is also Gen 3. Was thinking of moving it from the desktop to the laptop. Maybe runs too hot for the laptop after reading your post and the post above mine.

I bought the SSD without a heatsink. Thinking of returning it for one with a heatsink.

Thanks

I have a 1TB version in my Gen 3 Dell laptop without a heatsink and I don't have any issues.
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07-27-2023 at 01:26 PM.
07-27-2023 at 01:26 PM.
Quote from KCinNE :
Ordered from WD.
Still haven't received mine (without heatsink) from a 7/11 order.
Maybe the ones with are available. I chatted and was told it will ship this week, We'll see.

WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe™ SSD Gaming Storage 2TB without Heatsink
SKU: WDS200T2X0E
Capacity:2 TB
Thermal:Without Heatsink
Quantity: 2
This item is on back order.
Delivery is delayed.

I am in the exact same boat (same purchase date and everything). I hope it ships soon.
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07-27-2023 at 03:53 PM.
07-27-2023 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from Tusker89 :
I am in the exact same boat (same purchase date and everything). I hope it ships soon.

Canceled Amazon order not going to ship until late August. Just bought from B&H claims August 2nd delivery
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07-27-2023 at 05:15 PM.
07-27-2023 at 05:15 PM.
Is this better than 980 Pro?
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07-27-2023 at 09:23 PM.
07-27-2023 at 09:23 PM.
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Is this better than 980 Pro?

Sn850x (being X) is slightly better than 980 pro. you can't go wrong with sn850x.
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