If you’re a serious gamer, creative professional, or AI enthusiast constantly pushing the boundaries of what your PC can do, Sandisk has just raised the bar. The global storage giant has announced its latest innovation — the WD_BLACK™ SN8100 NVMe™ SSD — the world’s fastest PCIe® Gen 5.0 SSD, boasting jaw-dropping speeds of up to 14,900 MB/s and capacities of up to 8TB.
Sandisk delivers next-level Speed and efficiency
This next-gen SSD is built to power the latest generation of 4K and 8K gaming, high-end content creation, and demanding AI workloads. It offers double the performance of its PCIe Gen 4.0 predecessor, with a remarkable 100% increase in power efficiency — making it as smart as it is fast.
“High-performance users now have a PCIe Gen 5.0 storage solution that matches speed with power efficiency to help them build the ultimate gaming rig or best-in-class workstation,” said Eric Spanneut, VP of Devices at Sandisk.
Built for demanding workloads
The WD_BLACK SN8100 is powered by advanced BiCS8 TLC 3D NAND technology, ensuring blazing performance with the thermal efficiency to match. It supports up to 2.4 million IOPS and features 2,400 TBW endurance (on the 4TB model), ideal for large-scale AI applications, heavy-duty video editing, and extended gaming sessions.
An optional version with a low-profile heatsink and customisable RGB lighting is also available — perfect for PC enthusiasts who care about both performance and aesthetics.
When will it be available in South Africa?
While the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe™ SSD is already turning heads internationally, it’s not yet available in South Africa. However, Sandisk fans can expect to see it at Incredible Connection later this year. Pricing for the local market has not yet been confirmed, but this SSD is poised to become a top choice for power users once it lands.
