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Select Walmart Stores: 1TB Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD

$66

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Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this product:
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 40 Walmart customer reviews.
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- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Scubaslim

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff

About this product:
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 40 Walmart customer reviews.
Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Scubaslim

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Probedude

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It's been this price for a couple of weeks now. I returned the first one as it reported the wrong amount of free space (reported 2TB free but unusable for any of it). Second unit did the same thing.

Come to find out Windows 11 starting with 24H2 has an HMB issue for this drive and the 2TB version. If you add this 1TB as a secondary drive with win11 24H2, beware.

A registry change limiting HMB buffer size to zero or 64 MB is the fix.

I put in a ticket with WD/Sandisk and they are investigating

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Community Reviews

The WD Blue SN5000 1TB is a budget Gen 4 NVMe SSD that looks attractive for spare storage and everyday use, with the 2TB version described as fast and solid. The price history suggests this deal is lower than recent jumps, and the per terabyte cost is still seen as reasonable for the speed class. The main caution is a Windows 11 24H2 HMB issue on the 1TB when used as a secondary drive, which can misreport space until a registry change or firmware fix is applied. PS5 compatibility also looks borderline on speed, so it fits best where bare minimum Gen 4 performance is enough.

The 2TB SN5000 reportedly worked correctly from the start with the latest firmware.
Probedude
Sandisk support reportedly tied the Windows HMB misreporting behavior to a Windows registry HMB Allocation policy and provided a workaround.
Probedude
The SSD can reportedly function correctly after setting the HMB Allocation policy to allocate 64MB memory.
Probedude
The drive may be compatible with a PS5 because it supports PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.
Frank_Nitty

The 1TB SN5000 reportedly showed incorrect free space reporting, including reporting 2TB free but leaving the space unusable.
Probedude
Windows 11 24H2 reportedly has an HMB issue with the 1TB SN5000 when used as a secondary drive.
Probedude
The 1TB version reportedly has no updated firmware available, while support continued investigating the 1TB behavior.
Probedude
The SSD may only meet bare-minimum PCIe Gen 4 performance for PS5 use based on stated read/write speeds.
Frank_Nitty

Common Questions (4)

Yes. When added as a secondary drive in Windows 11 24H2, it can misreport capacity or show unusable free space. Setting the HMB allocation policy in the registry to 0 or 2 (64MB) is reported to make it function correctly.
Probedude Probedude Probedude
No updated firmware is reported for the 1TB model. The workaround described is a Windows registry change to the HMB allocation policy, while WD/SanDisk support has been investigating the issue.
Probedude Probedude MWink
It should be compatible as a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, but its 5,150 MB/s rated read speed is below the PS5's 5,500 MB/s minimum spec. That makes it a borderline choice for PS5 storage.
Frank_Nitty bk2002
Qty 2 can error out at checkout, but placing two separate qty 1 orders reportedly works. That is the practical workaround if the cart rejects a multi-quantity order.
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Probedude

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Nov 22, 2025 6:02 PM

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Probedude

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Nov 22, 2025 6:02 PM

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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Slick_Drone

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Nov 22, 2025 7:36 PM

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Slick_Drone

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Nov 22, 2025 7:36 PM

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Quote from Probedude

I just grabbed the 2TB to throw in a drawer for later use. Making me consider if I want to test it out first..

Carlidan

Nov 22, 2025 11:26 PM

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Joined Jan 2013

CarlidanNov 22, 2025 11:26 PM

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Quote from Probedude

It's been this price for a couple of weeks now. I returned the first one as it reported the wrong amount of free space (reported 2TB free but unusable for any of it). Second unit did the same thing. Come to find out Windows 11 starting with 24H2 has an HMB issue for this drive and the 2TB version. If you add this 1TB as a secondary drive with win11 24H2, beware. A registry change limiting HMB buffer size to zero or 64 MB is the fix. I put in a ticket with WD/Sandisk and they are investigating

Have u tried to update firmware?

Probedude

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Nov 23, 2025 2:40 AM

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Probedude

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Nov 23, 2025 2:40 AM

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Quote from Carlidan

Have u tried to update firmware?

There is no updated FW for the 1TB drive

I also bought a 2TB at the time I got the first 1TB and the 2TB was okay from the start. It already had the latest FW.

Sandisk (they are WD's ssd division) has gone back and forth with me on the 1TB version, even calling me to get more info.

Last edited by Probedude November 22, 2025 at 06:43 PM.

P4C-97O

Nov 23, 2025 3:32 AM

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P4C-97ONov 23, 2025 3:32 AM

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Would this work for a PS5?

Carlidan

Nov 23, 2025 3:42 AM

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CarlidanNov 23, 2025 3:42 AM

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Quote from Probedude

gotcha

CyanArm2306

Nov 23, 2025 2:49 PM

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CyanArm2306Nov 23, 2025 2:49 PM

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Quote from P4C-97O

Would this work for a PS5?

Curious too

Frank_Nitty

Nov 23, 2025 10:22 PM

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Frank_NittyNov 23, 2025 10:22 PM

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Quote from Probedude

Thanks for heads up 💯🔥🙏🏾

enigmaisdead

Nov 23, 2025 10:26 PM

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Quote from P4C-97O

Would this work for a PS5?

I'd imagine it wouldn't be a problem if you get a heatsync for it.

Frank_Nitty

Nov 23, 2025 10:27 PM

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Frank_NittyNov 23, 2025 10:27 PM

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Quote from CyanArm2306

Curious too

The PS5 requires PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs according to its spec requirements. Although, I expect this SSD to be compatible w/ the PS5, its read/write speeds I'm assuming will only be the enough to meet the bare minimum to be considered a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD.

avalon

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Nov 23, 2025 10:33 PM

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avalon

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Nov 23, 2025 10:33 PM

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will this work in old Dells like the 5060

I think I need something called a thermal pad for the NVM

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Miraxchange

Nov 23, 2025 10:38 PM

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MiraxchangeNov 23, 2025 10:38 PM

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Quote from Slick_Drone

I just grabbed the 2TB to throw in a drawer for later use. Making me consider if I want to test it out first..

I'll test it for you, just mail it to me (;

LavenderBike2582

Nov 23, 2025 11:16 PM

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LavenderBike2582Nov 23, 2025 11:16 PM

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Quote from Slick_Drone

I just grabbed the 2TB to throw in a drawer for later use. Making me consider if I want to test it out first..

Why buying to keep it in a drawer ? The price hasn't changed since September, it's not a black friday deal, so why not buying when you need it ?

FancyMint8485

Nov 23, 2025 11:24 PM

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FancyMint8485Nov 23, 2025 11:24 PM

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I bought the 2tb version of this same drive a couple weeks ago for $109. I went back a couple days later, figuring I might want to grab another just in case prices went up like everyone was predicting. Sure enough, they'd gone up to $124.

kr0nik_bub0nik

Nov 24, 2025 12:07 AM

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kr0nik_bub0nikNov 24, 2025 12:07 AM

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none of the links work☹️

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Computers Computer Parts Hard Drives Solid State Drives (SSD)Free Shipping Western Digital Walmart

Rating:	(4.4 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	42 Walmart Reviews
Product Description:	The Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 NVMe SSD, 1TB, is a next-level storage solution crafted for creators and professionals who need fast and reliable performance. With PCIe Gen 4 technology, and a read speed of up to 5150MB/s, this SSD accelerates your workflow to enhance productivity. It's engineered with Western Digital nCache 4.0, ensuring durable performance with a capacity to reach up to 4TB. Ideal for supporting AI-enabled applications, this SSD simplifies and speeds up every stage of creative development from ideation to finalization, offering unlimited creative capabilities. Create confidently with up to 1,200TBW3 (4TB1 model) endurance for ideating, drafting, and finalizing your creative work. Harness AI and streamline your creative workflow with the combined power of PCIe® Gen 4, up to 5,150MB/s2 read speeds (4TB1 model), and Western Digital nCache™ 4.0 Technology. Monitor your SSD’s performance and available space with the downloadable Western Digital Dashboard application. And gain peace of mind with a 5-year limited warranty4.
Model Number:	WDBS3F0010BNC-WRWM
Product SKU:	13541866278
UPC:	619659218355

Select Walmart Stores: 1TB Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD

$66

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Does the WD Blue SN5000 1TB have a Windows 11 24H2 HMB issue when used as a secondary drive?

Is there a firmware update for the WD Blue SN5000 1TB capacity issue?

Will the WD Blue SN5000 work in a PS5?

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