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WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0
WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD from Western Digital: 2 TB with a PCIe 5.0 NVMe interface, reads up to 14500 MB/s. Faster load times and responsiveness for your gaming PC.
$485.06 USD
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2 TB
- Interface
- PCIe 5.0 NVMe
- Read Speed
- 14500 MB/s
- Form Factor
- M.2 2280
Quick analysis: WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0
WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 is a high-end option in our SSDs catalog ($485.06). Best part: 14500 MB/s read: PCIe 5.0 speed, among the fastest on the market. Keep in mind: pCIe 5.0: it runs hot; use a heatsink and check your board supports it.
Price position: It is the #27 cheapest of the 30 products in our SSDs catalog (high-end by price). It costs 96% more than the category median ($248.08).
Strengths
- 14500 MB/s read: PCIe 5.0 speed, among the fastest on the market.
- 2 TB: room for dozens of AAA games (many exceed 100 GB).
- M.2 2280 form factor: the standard on almost every current board.
Things to consider
- PCIe 5.0: it runs hot; use a heatsink and check your board supports it.
Who is it for?
As the main system and games drive, in a board with an M.2 slot.
Who should look elsewhere?
If your board only has SATA bays, this model will not work.
How it compares
Frequently asked questions about this product
- How many games fit?
- With 2 TB for games, about 18 AAA titles of ~100 GB each fit (fewer if the OS lives here).
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Yes: PCIe 5.0 drives get hot and throttle without a heatsink.
Automatic analysis based on this catalog's specs and prices; it is a guide, not a lab test. Price checked on 2026-10-07.