WD_BLACK1TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive - Gen4 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 5,150 MB/s - WDS100T3X0E - [Previous Generation]

For gamers and tech enthusiasts looking to elevate their gaming experience, the Western Digital WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD is an absolute powerhouse. Designed for speed, reliability, and performance, this SSD is a must-have upgrade for anyone wanting lightning-fast load times and seamless gameplay.One of the standout features is its Gen4 PCIe technology, delivering speeds of up to 5,150 MB/s. Whether you’re loading massive open-world games or multitasking between applications, the performance boost is instantly noticeable. The M.2 2280 form factor makes installation straightforward, even for those new to upgrading their system. The 2TB capacity ensures plenty of storage for your game library and more. I upgraded my sweetheart’s PC months ago and she is still thanking me for the enhanced performance she is now enjoying.What sets the drive apart is how it balances top-tier performance with reliability. The drive runs efficiently, making it ideal for extended gaming sessions. It’s also future-proofed to handle the demands of next-gen gaming, ensuring you get the most out of your system.If you’re serious about gaming or enhancing your computer's performance, and you want to reduce load times while maximizing your system’s potential, this drive is a game-changer. It’s a smart investment for anyone looking to stay ahead in the competitive world of gaming. If you are not a gamer, this drive is a great choice for those looking for a simple and cost-effective way to enhance their computers performance.

I purchased the WD_BLACK 1TB SN770 NVMe SSD to upgrade the storage in my HP Victus, and it has exceeded expectations. Installation was simple, and the drive was immediately recognized with no compatibility issues. I was able to restore my system to it quickly and painlessly. The size is great for the cost.The performance is exactly what I was looking for—fast boot times, quick file transfers, and snappy overall system responsiveness. With read speeds up to 5,150 MB/s, this Gen4 drive delivers more than enough speed for both gaming and productivity tasks. Everything runs smoother now, especially large game loads and multitasking.There have been zero issues since installation, and the SSD stays cool under load. It’s also a great value considering the quality and performance you’re getting from a trusted brand like WD.

Purchased for my custom desktop that I use as my daily driver for all computing, work, and gaming. It's very fast and boot times with Linux are less than 5 seconds. Games load fast and copying files/transferring files onto it is very fast. I have 0 issues using it under a Linux environment and everything is good. It also goes on sale a lot so if you are wanting this wait until sales like Prime Day, Black Friday, Independence Day sales to get it for cheap. I recommend it.

It has been great for what I needed and was worth the price. Setup was a breeze and I am using it wholly for games on my gaming Nitro V 15 laptop. It's download speeds in a gen 3 slot are great. Definitely recommend this.

I out this into a Thunderbolt 4 enclosure and it’s been super fast when loading my files. Works great!

So, I bought two of these at the time, one of them is still going strong, no problems what so ever, the other one however had an issue. Now I ended up having to get a new motherboard so I think the broken one was caused by the motherboard and not the drive itself. (However the SMART data did show some errors and such but again probably caused by the board shorting rather than the drive itself)Both drives worked fast, good cost, more or less plug and play. It's just a shame that my motherboard fried one of them. Because I'm not sure if the M.2 fried the board or if the board fried the drive I gave it a 4 instead of a 5.

Apple charges too much to add storage. So, I got my MAC with standard 512gb of storage. I added this Western Digital Black SN770 2TB with an Acasis external NVMe enclosure and I couldn't be happier. External drives, including NVMe over Thunderbolt max out at 2700-2800 MBps. So there was no reason for me to buy the higher speed and more expensive NVMe storage. But with overhead, you don't want an NVMe that only gets around 3000MBps either. This was perfect. It's almost as fast as my internal storage. Internal clocks at around 3000-3100MBps read/write. This enclosure with the SN770 2TB clocks in consistently at 2750-2800MBps. Can't beat it.Some people say these NVMe, like most, run hot. Well, if you know what you're doing, it doesn't run hot. Put the thermal pad on properly and it works fine. I keep mine running even cooler by having this enclosure sitting next to my Mac Mini M2 Pro, which I have sitting on TOP of a laptop fan/cooler. When I run temps on this enclosure and the western digital SN770 NVmw, it averages around 85-88 degrees F when idling. If I let my Mac go to sleep when I walk away, the temp when it comes out of sleep mode is around 78 degrees F. When I'm using the enclosure and SN770, the temperature rarely goes about 100 degrees F. Unless I am playing a game, (I store all my games on this drive). It might reach around 110-120 degrees F. Under the harshest conditions, maybe 130 degrees. The operating temperature of most M.2 NVMe is 0 - 70°C (32 - 185°F). So definitely no problem. This enclosure is small, so it fits nicely on the laptop fan/cooler, along with my Mac Mini M2 Pro and USB-C hub and USB-A (3.0) hubs.I got this enclosure on sale for about $95. Normally around $120-$130. I got the Western Digital SN770 2TB M.2 NVM3 for $85; normally $100-$120. Apple wants $200 for an ADDITIONAL 512GB of storage. Doing it this way, I got an additional 2TB of storage for a total of $180. And it's just as fast as the internal Mac storage. Definitely recommend this Western Digital SN770 storage. But you have to pair it with a quality enclosure if you're not buying it for internal PCIe. If you are getting an external enclosure, get the Acasis TBU405. Great price, great speed. No need to spend more for faster. It can't go faster. Only internal PCIe can go faster. Don't try and save $10-$20 by getting some other brand. Stick with Western Digital or Samsung.