Description
Upgrade Your Rig. Elevate Your Game.
Get ready to game even faster with the WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD. Zoom past load times and get into the action now with a purpose-built gaming drive that boasts up to 40% faster performance and up to 20% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation3 (1TB model), plus a PCIe® Gen4 interface4 that delivers blazing speeds of up to 5,150MB/s1 (1TB and 2TB models).
First into the Action
Get into the match fast as you zoom past load times with blazing speeds of up to 5,150MB/s1 (1TB and 2TB models).
Smoother, Faster Gaming
Improve in-game responsiveness and streaming with the PCIe® Gen4 interface4 for a performance boost you can see and feel. The interface is compatible with leading CPU and motherboard platforms and backwards-compatible with PCIe® Gen3.
Store More
Available in capacities up to 2TB2, the WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD gives you tons of storage for your latest games with space left over for future updates and downloadable content.
Turbocharge Your Laptop
Get up to 20% more power efficiency at maximum speed over the previous generation3 (1TB model) for an even better overall gaming experience on your portable rig.
Game Longer and Better
Optimize peak performance in gaming mode and monitor your drive’s health with the WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows® only) so you can game with confidence using this reliable drive from a trusted brand backed by a 5-year limited warranty5.
DirectStorage Supported
Supports Microsoft’s DirectStorage technology for future games that improves load times.
| Key specifications |
| Capacity:
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500 GB |
| Form Factor:
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M.2 2280 |
| Interface: |
PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Sequential Read:
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Up to 5000MB/s |
| Sequential Write:
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Up to 4000MB/s |
| Random Read:
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460,000 IOPS |
| Random Write:
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800,000 IOPS |
| Dimensions:
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80mm x 22mm x 2.38mm |
| Endurance (TBW):
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300 TBW |
| Warranty:
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5-Year Limited Warranty |
| Compatibility:
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Windows 8.1, 10, 11; requires an M.2 (M-key) slot
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Product Features
- Endurance of up to 1200TBW
- Helps fuel in-game responsiveness, minimize stutter, and provide smooth streaming
- Get tons of space for your latest games, future updates, and downloadable content with capacities up to 2TB
Compatibility
Windows® 11, Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1
In The Box
Model Numbers
How It Compares
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Model
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WD_BLACK 3.5-Inch Gaming Hard Drive
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Features
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- Endurance of up to 1200TBW
- Helps fuel in-game responsiveness, minimize stutter, and provide smooth streaming
- Get tons of space for your latest games, future updates, and downloadable content with capacities up to 2TB
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- Designed for gamers, system builders, and professionals
- 2X DRAM cache up to 256MiB for faster read speeds on higher capacity models
- StableTrac™ and Dynamic Cache Technology (2TB and up)
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Capacity
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500GB
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500GB
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Category
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Internal SSD
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Internal HDD
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Form Factor
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M.2 2280
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3.5-Inch
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Model Number
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WDS500G3X0E
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WD5003AZEX
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