At its What’s Next event, Western Digital Corp announces the launch of two new drives to complement its expanding WD_BLACK gaming line, the WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD internal drive and the WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD external drive. This expanded lineup gives gamers new options for upgrading their PC or console storage.
Joe Macri, CTO Compute and Graphics and Corporate Fellow at AMD says
“AMD is delighted with its continued collaboration with Western Digital to deliver exceptional gaming experiences. As games become more immersive, expectations for fast and smooth gameplay increase. AMD strives to eliminate latency between system, memory, and connected devices like Western Digital’s SSD gaming solutions with the adoption of the latest PCIe technologies and memory and latency optimizations in AMD CPUs and GPUs. Our combined solutions enable richer visuals, faster load times and more consistent gameplay.”
Rob Soderbery, Executive Vice President and GM, Flash Business, Western Digital says
“Inspired by the unique ways gamers live their gaming experiences, we are committed to developing solutions that help them break down barriers. Our diverse WD_BLACK lineup ensures gamers are both equipped to conquer the games of today and prepared for those to come.”
Located at the intersection of technology and entertainment, the WD_BLACK brand offers innovative, custom storage solutions that deliver the ultimate in performance and style.
WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD
Optimized for avid gamers looking for unparalleled performance, this powerful internal PCIe Gen41 SSD delivers blazing gaming speeds of up to 7300MB/s2. With reduced latency, predictive loading, and adaptive thermal management, gamers can enjoy an incredible gaming experience with fast loading time, rich visual experience, and uncompromising thermal performance.
Downloadable WD_BLACK software with its new Game Mode 2.0 (Windows only) offers even more PC performance-boosting options for gamers to play, stream, and record A heatsink (1TB and 2TB) is available in option to help maintain peak performance and includes RGB lighting to complement any gaming rig.
Price and availability.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB3 starting at $189 in the US (Price in France will be announced later). It will be available for purchase at select resellers and system integrators, as well as the Western Digital Store from July 2022.
WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD
Created for gamers looking for portable storage that combines performance and design, the WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD features a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and blazing speeds of up to 2000MB/s2 paired with RGB lighting customizable.
Downloadable WD_BLACK software gives full control over the LED light display and can be synced with existing RGB ecosystems for a customizable setup to match the gamer’s style. With an ultra-compact and shock-resistant design, it’s the perfect option for demanding mobile gamers.
Price and availability.
The WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD is available in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB3 starting at $119 in the US (the price in France will be revealed later). It will be available for sale at select resellers, system integrators and the Western Digital Store starting this summer.
