WD Black SN850 NVMe M.2 SSD Gen4 500GB (without Heatsink) $149 + Delivery (Free for Metro Areas/ VIC C&C) @ Centre Com

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f38r1 on 09/08/2021 - 14:02 centrecom.com.au (420 clicks)
Last edited 09/08/2021 - 14:08 by 1 other user

I was looking for a decent M.2 SSD for my upgrade and finally decided on this one due to tight budget. Looks like a decent one to me.

Not the cheapest historically, but very close with the latest one from Shopping Express last week ($139.50 + Shipping).

Apparently will fit into a PS5 too from this post: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/10838893/redir

Specs: 500GB
Model: Western Digital Black SN850
Storage Sizes: 500 GB
Sequential Read: 7,000 MB/s
Sequential Write: 4,100 MB/s
4KB Random Read: 800,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write: 570,000 IOPS
TBW: 300 TBW

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  Hybroid on 09/08/2021 - 14:04

  +1

  One of the fastest around and yes, PS5 compatible.

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  ChillBro on 09/08/2021 - 14:06

  +2

  I wonder whether the 2TBs will drop or if the recent PS5 SSD discussions will instead make the prices skyrocket

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    Qmar on 09/08/2021 - 14:14

    +2

    Americans have reported that they are noticing price increases since Cerny came out recommending the SN850

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    Geoff-bargain on 10/08/2021 - 09:28

    +1

    They are more expensive now than in March when I bought one. Not just this one but all fast nvme.

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  bloopzorm9 on 09/08/2021 - 14:16

  I'm sure this is a silly question, and sorry for hijacking the post, but I see heat sinks mentioned with SSDs. If I get an external SSD for my PS5 to run ps4 games from, do I need to worry about heat sinks?

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    Hybroid on 09/08/2021 - 14:19

    +1

    Not for a normal external one SSD, not required.

    Mainly for the internal M.2 SSD ones.

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      bloopzorm9 on 10/08/2021 - 09:47

      Thanks 😊

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  SanAndreas23 on 09/08/2021 - 14:16

  oH No I pAiD $151 from SE a FeW dayS aGo

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    HK16 on 09/08/2021 - 14:36

    That was with heat sink I think. You got a good bargain dw haha

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  SirFlibbled on 09/08/2021 - 14:17

  PS5 needs a heat sink doesn't it?

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    Hybroid on 09/08/2021 - 14:22

    +4

    Highly recommended, yes.

    You can opt for cheaper ones than WD's own pricey though very very nice looking one.

    Example: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-m-2-nvme-heatsink-black

    or even something basic like this:

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Heatsink-Radiator-Cooling-Silicone…

    Note: Latter is mass produced ones available under many 'brands' and colours.

    Always check dimensions fit before you buy.

    https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-insta…

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    netsurfer on 09/08/2021 - 14:41

    +1

    The heat sink is needed:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7GjaMhQYio&t=1010s

    With PS5 beta firmware not available in Australia, there is still plenty of time to get the heatsink. SSDs without heatsink tend to be cheaper than ones with built-in heatsink. Also, watch out for the height as well.

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  samsal46 on 09/08/2021 - 14:34

  This doesn't have dram right? Can anyone tell me what does that do to the performance? Thanks

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    Hybroid on 09/08/2021 - 14:38

    It does indeed have a Micron DDR4 DRAM chip.

    You may be thinking of the entry-level SN550 which doesn't.

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    netsurfer on 09/08/2021 - 14:43

    It does have DRAM. Most, if not all, PCIe gen 4 SSDs capable of supporting PS5 would have DRAM.

    Interestingly, both Series X and PS5's internal SSDs are DRAMless (cost saving).

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  cam83 on 09/08/2021 - 23:17

  Does it need a heatsink if you are putting it into a desktop?

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    f38r1 on 10/08/2021 - 09:15

    They say this model is easy to get hot under load so better get a heatsink. But most Gen4 capable MB already have heatsink included anyway.

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      cam83 on 10/08/2021 - 11:04

      I have an old z97, I don’t think it has one on the M2 slot