Solid-state drives with a whopping 8TB capacity help to futureproof your current configuration, but the ongoing memory crisis means it is next to impossible to secure such parts at reasonable prices, unless of course, Amazon hits its customers with a slobber-knocker of a deal like the 8TB version of the WD_BLACK SN850P. This drive is currently listed on the online retailer at 29 percent off, meaning that you can get each unit for $729.99. This price is currently the lowest that we’ve seen anywhere for an ultra-fast PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD rocking 8TB storage, and best of all, it is ‘Officially Licensed Storage Expansion’ for the PS5 and comes with a heatsink to keep those temperatures low.
It won’t take long for the WD_BLACK SN850P to go out of stock on Amazon, as the DRAM shortage means these deals are going to be extremely scarce
For those who missed out on the previous update that we provided when talking about the WD_BLACK SN850X, we want to reiterate that the SN850P was available for $630. Unfortunately, this offer was only a part of Amazon’s flash deals and has now expired, but that doesn’t mean that you cannot get the 8TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 drive for $729.99, but you’re going to have to hurry. Given that the DRAM shortage is expected to persist until Q4 2027, PC upgrades like the WD_BLACK SN850P will be ludicrously expensive.
Even a company like Apple has had to send executives overseas for longer durations to secure deals with memory suppliers like Samsung and SK hynix, so you can imagine how dire the situation is currently. As for speeds, the 8TB version of the WD_BLACK SN850P achieves sequential read and write speeds of 7,300MB/s and 6,600MB/s, respectively. While some might fall for the ‘Officially Licensed Storage Expansion’ marketing spin, it turns out that any PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD can be slotted in the PS5, but it just so happens that the WD_BLACK SN850P is available at an absolutely phenomenal price, so we chose it.
Also, if any laptop owners wish to expand their storage but cannot clear the space problem, all you have to do is unscrew the passive heatsink attached to the WD_BLACK SN850P, and you’ll be off to the races. For now, the $729.99 price tag is an absolute banger of a deal, especially considering what kind of crazy times we live in, so if you have the budget, take the leap of faith, because if there’s one thing that we can absolutely guarantee you is that these drives are going to become crazy expensive in the coming weeks.
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About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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