The world of PC parts can be very confusing, especially with so many different options popping up almost daily. New technology is here, there and everywhere. It can sometimes be overwhelming figuring out which parts are good for a fast computer, but don’t worry – we’re here to help.
WD – or Western Digital – has been on a crusade to compete with Samsung’s computer bits for a while now, and may have finally gotten there with this SSD. In layman’s terms, it gets your computer super-fast, running games and operating systems super-fast and fast like that. This particular SSD supports the PCIe 4.0 standard, allowing for much faster read and write speeds than the older 3.0 interface. As Katharine found in her Review WD SN850, the drive is also faster and cheaper than its major PCIe 4.0 competitor, the Samsung 980 Pro.
This performance comes with a price, as you may have noticed, it’s Black Friday week – and the SN850 is on sale. There’s no better time to pick up this booster for your PC, and this particular offer even includes a heatsink, to help prevent thermal throttling.
Remember that to use this bit of technology you will require a motherboard and CPU that are both PCIe 4.0 compatible. Both 11th and 12th generation Intel chips will do just fine, as will AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chip. Our guide to match your CPU to your motherboard will help you make sure your device is ready for this affordable new SSD.
Black Friday is upon us and you can already find more deals in our main Black Friday Dealer. We are also watching Best mouse and keyboard deals on Black Friday, NS Best SSD deals on Black Friday, NS The best Black Friday gaming monitor deals and much more, so stay tuned for new savings as they appear.
