- Is this drive fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. The Gen4 x4 interface and 7300 MB/s write rating are well beyond what games need for load times, and it works for large installs and fast patching.
- Will it fit my motherboard?
- It is a standard M.2 2280 drive, the most common size. Check that your board has a free M.2 slot wired for PCIe Gen4 to get full speed.
- Do I need a heatsink?
- The drive does not include one. Under long sustained writes it can get warm, so a motherboard heatsink or aftermarket pad helps on desktops.
- How does it compare with Gen3 drives?
- It is roughly twice the sequential bandwidth of typical Gen3 NVMe drives. On a Gen3-only slot it will run at Gen3 speeds, so the advantage shrinks.
- Is 1TB enough?
- It comfortably holds a dozen or more large games or a sizable video project library. Heavy 4K editors may want more capacity.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. Mounting screws and heatsinks usually come with the motherboard or laptop, not the drive.
- Where is the SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB Internal SSD cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $208.00, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB Internal SSD?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy, Antonline.