WD Black SN850X​

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WD Black SN850X

Professional repair and data recovery services for Western Digital’s flagship PCIe Gen4 gaming SSD. Specialized support for both standard and heatsink variants with RGB lighting.

Standard Model
  • 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
  • Slim profile design
Heatsink + RGB
  • 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
  • Customizable lighting

Performance Specifications

  • Sequential Read: Up to 7,300 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 6,600 MB/s
  • Random Read: Up to 1,200K IOPS
  • Random Write: Up to 1,100K IOPS
  • Latency: < 8μs read, < 11μs write

Gaming Features

  • Game Mode 2.0
  • Predictive Loading
  • RGB Control
  • Microsoft DirectStorage Ready
  • PS5 Compatible
  • Adaptive Thermal Management

Key Technologies

  • PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
  • WD proprietary G2 controller
  • BiCS5 TLC NAND
  • NVMe 1.4 protocol
  • Advanced wear leveling
  • SMART monitoring
  • Integrated RGB controller

Technical Details

Form Factor

M.2 2280

Interface

PCIe 4.0 x4

Controller

WD G2

NAND Type

112-layer BiCS5 TLC

Expert Review

The WD_BLACK SN850X represents WD’s ultimate gaming SSD, featuring advanced predictive loading technology and Game Mode 2.0. The sophisticated controller and newest BiCS5 NAND require specialized diagnostic approaches.

Critical Notice: The SN850X uses advanced thermal management and power delivery systems. Professional equipment and expertise are essential for safe repairs and data recovery.

Common Issues We Address

  • Thermal Throttling: Performance drops during intense gaming
  • RGB Controller: Lighting system failures
  • Game Mode 2.0: Predictive loading malfunctions
  • PS5 Compatibility: Console recognition issues
  • PCIe Gen4 Link: Speed negotiation problems
  • Heatsink Performance: Thermal dissipation degradation
  • DirectStorage: API compatibility issues

Our Professional Solutions

  • Advanced Diagnostics:
    • PCIe 4.0 signal integrity testing
    • Thermal profile analysis
    • Power delivery verification
    • RGB controller diagnostics
  • Gaming Performance Recovery:
    • Game Mode 2.0 optimization
    • Predictive loading calibration
    • DirectStorage compatibility fixes
  • Thermal Solutions:
    • Heatsink reapplication
    • Thermal pad replacement
    • Adaptive thermal tuning
  • Data Recovery Services:
    • Game save recovery
    • PCIe 4.0 specific recovery
    • Firmware-level extraction
  • System Integration:
    • PS5 optimization
    • RGB ecosystem integration
    • DirectStorage configuration