{"product_id":"wd-black-sn8100-nvme-ssd-gaming-storage-8tb","title":"WD Black SN8100 NVMe SSD Gaming Storage 8TB","description":"\u003c!-- ====================================================\n     ITFactory.ca — Shopify Product Description\n     WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with Heatsink — 8TB\n     Part No: WDS800T1XHM-00CMT0\n     DIV-FREE, NO EMOJI — safe for all Shopify themes\n     ==================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Badges --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1a1a2e; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 6px;\"\u003ePCIe Gen 5.0\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #5c5c7a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 6px;\"\u003eUp to 14,900 MB\/s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #c8000a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 3px;\"\u003e8TB Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; color: #3d3d5c; font-weight: 300; border-left: 3px solid #c8000a; padding-left: 14px; margin: 14px 0 20px;\"\u003eThe fastest consumer NVMe SSD on the market — 8TB, PCIe Gen 5.0, up to 14,900 MB\/s read, with an integrated RGB heatsink built for gaming rigs and professional workstations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d3d5c; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eThe WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with Heatsink is the flagship storage solution for PC builders, gamers, and content creators who demand the absolute best. Built on PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 with advanced TLC 3D CBA NAND technology, it delivers sequential read speeds up to \u003cstrong\u003e14,900 MB\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e and write speeds up to \u003cstrong\u003e13,200 MB\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it one of the fastest consumer SSDs ever benchmarked. At 8TB capacity, it is also the highest-capacity PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 SSD available for consumer systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d3d5c; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe integrated heatsink features anodized aluminum construction, double TIM pads, and customizable RGB lighting — designed to maintain peak performance in high-demand systems without requiring active cooling. Available at \u003cstrong\u003eITFactory.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e — Canada's trusted source for premium PC storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e2e0da; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Gen 5 explainer --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #f5f5fa; border: 1px solid #d8d8ea; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a2e; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhy PCIe Gen 5.0 Matters — and Why the SN8100 Leads It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003ePCIe Gen 5.0 doubles the bandwidth of Gen 4.0, enabling SSDs to operate at speeds that were previously only possible in enterprise storage. The WD_BLACK SN8100 is not only built on Gen 5.0 — it is currently the benchmark leader for sequential read performance among all consumer SSDs, edging out the Samsung 9100 Pro's 14,800 MB\/s with its 14,900 MB\/s read speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c; margin: 0;\"\u003eEqually important: \u003cstrong\u003ethe SN8100 is over 100% more power efficient than the WD_BLACK SN850X\u003c\/strong\u003e (PCIe Gen 4.0). Faster speeds with lower power draw means less heat, more headroom for sustained workloads, and better compatibility with high-performance laptop and desktop builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e2e0da; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Key features --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 10px 12px 10px 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e14,900 MB\/s Sequential Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fastest sequential read speed available in any consumer M.2 SSD. Dramatically reduces load times, asset streaming, and file transfer durations in gaming, content creation, and AI workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%; padding: 10px 0 10px 12px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e13,200 MB\/s Sequential Write\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlistering write performance for large file operations — video editing timelines, game installations, RAW photo imports, AI model training data, and system backups all complete significantly faster than Gen 4.0 drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px 10px 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e8TB Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe highest-capacity PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 NVMe SSD available for consumer systems. Store an entire game library, full 4K and 8K video project archives, AI datasets, and system drives on a single M.2 slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 12px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eAdvanced TLC 3D CBA NAND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWD's latest NAND architecture delivers both high performance and long-term reliability. CBA (CMOS Bonded Array) NAND places the logic layer directly under the memory array — reducing latency and improving density compared to conventional 3D NAND designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px 10px 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eIntegrated Heatsink with RGB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe included heatsink is engineered with anodized aluminum, double TIM pads, and a low-profile passive cooling design — keeping the drive at safe operating temperatures during sustained loads without fans or extra power cables. Customizable RGB lighting integrates with popular motherboard lighting ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 12px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eIndustry-Leading Gen 5 Power Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 100% more power efficient than the WD_BLACK SN850X (PCIe Gen 4.0). Lower power consumption at higher speeds means less heat output, more stable sustained performance, and better compatibility with thermally constrained systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px 10px 0; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003ePCIe Gen 5.0 x4 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnects via the M.2 2280 form factor using PCIe Gen 5.0 x4. Compatible with any motherboard featuring an M.2 PCIe Gen 5.0 slot. Also backward compatible with PCIe Gen 4.0 and Gen 3.0 slots at reduced speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 12px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eWD_BLACK SSD Dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonitor drive health, temperature, and performance in real time via the WD_BLACK SSD Dashboard software. Also enables firmware updates and provides SMART data for peace of mind over the drive's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px 10px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003eBuilt for Gaming, Content Creation, and AI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for the three most storage-intensive consumer workloads: AAA gaming with DirectStorage asset streaming, professional 4K and 8K video editing, and AI inference and local model hosting that requires fast access to large datasets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 0 10px 12px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a2e;\"\u003e5-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacked by a 5-year limited warranty from WD, providing confidence in long-term reliability for mission-critical storage — whether in a gaming rig, creative workstation, or AI-enabled PC build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e2e0da; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Who it's for --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #3d3d5c; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eThe WD_BLACK SN8100 8TB with Heatsink is built for PC builders and professionals who want the fastest, highest-capacity NVMe SSD available — and who need that performance to be sustained, not just peak. Whether you are building a flagship gaming PC, a 4K or 8K video editing workstation, an AI inference machine, or simply refuse to compromise on storage performance, this is the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e0da; border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 13px; font-size: 13px; color: #3d3d5c; margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eFlagship gaming PC builds\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e0da; border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 13px; font-size: 13px; color: #3d3d5c; margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e4K and 8K video editing workstations\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e0da; border-radius: 20px; padding: 5px 13px; font-size: 13px; color: #3d3d5c; margin: 4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eAI and machine learning workloads\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; 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Every product we sell is genuine and backed by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); width: 50%;\"\u003e→  Authorized Canadian WD reseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); width: 50%;\"\u003e→  Genuine WD product with warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Fast shipping across Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Business invoicing available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  PC components also available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 3px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Bilingual customer support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e2e0da; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e0da; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a2e; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eDoes my motherboard support PCIe Gen 5.0 M.2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003ePCIe Gen 5.0 M.2 slots are available on motherboards with Intel Z790 (12th\/13th\/14th Gen), Intel Z890 (Core Ultra 200S), and AMD X670E\/X870E (Ryzen 7000\/9000 series) chipsets. Check your motherboard's specifications for an M.2 slot labelled PCIe 5.0. If your motherboard only has PCIe Gen 4.0 or Gen 3.0 M.2 slots, the SN8100 will still work but at the lower speeds of the available slot — backward compatibility is fully supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e0da; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a2e; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eDo I need the heatsink version or can I use the one on my motherboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003ePCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs generate more heat than Gen 4.0 drives during sustained workloads — thermal throttling can reduce performance if the drive runs too hot. If your motherboard includes a high-quality M.2 heatsink that covers the 2280 slot, you can use the drive without the integrated heatsink (it is removable). If your motherboard's heatsink is minimal or absent, the integrated heatsink version is strongly recommended for maintaining sustained peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e0da; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a2e; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eHow does the SN8100 compare to the Samsung 990 Pro and 9100 Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003eThe Samsung 990 Pro is a PCIe Gen 4.0 drive — significantly slower in sequential throughput than Gen 5.0 drives. Against the Samsung 9100 Pro (Gen 5.0), the SN8100 leads slightly in sequential read speed (14,900 vs 14,800 MB\/s) while the 9100 Pro has slightly faster write speeds in some configurations. The SN8100 is also notably more power efficient than competing Gen 5.0 drives. Both are excellent; the SN8100 currently holds the sequential read benchmark lead among consumer SSDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e0da; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a2e; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs 8TB realistic for a single M.2 SSD?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003eYes — the WD_BLACK SN8100 is one of the first consumer M.2 NVMe SSDs to reach 8TB capacity in the standard 2280 form factor. It uses high-density CBA NAND to achieve this without requiring a double-sided PCB, keeping it compatible with most M.2 slots. Note that 1TB = 1 trillion bytes in manufacturer specifications — actual formatted capacity available to the operating system will be slightly less, typically around 7.27TB as displayed by Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e0da; padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 500; color: #1a1a2e; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;\"\u003eIs this suitable for gaming — will I notice a difference over Gen 4.0?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #3d3d5c;\"\u003eFor traditional game loading screens, the difference over a fast Gen 4.0 drive is marginal — most games are not bottlenecked by storage speed at those access patterns. Where the SN8100 delivers a noticeable advantage is in games using Microsoft DirectStorage, open-world titles that stream assets in real time, and in game installation and update speeds. If you are building a future-ready system or running a workstation that doubles as a gaming machine, the SN8100 is a justifiable upgrade. For pure gaming only, a fast Gen 4.0 drive remains excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- End ITFactory.ca product description --\u003e","brand":"Western Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51628606947460,"sku":"WDS800T1XHM-00CMT0","price":1451.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/5857\/6516\/files\/WDS800T1XHM-00CMT0.webp?v=1773410270","url":"https:\/\/itfactory.co.uk\/products\/wd-black-sn8100-nvme-ssd-gaming-storage-8tb","provider":"ITFactory.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}