- Is the SN5000 fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. Its Gen4 reads in the 5,000 MB/s class load games quickly and cut level times versus SATA drives. It is not the fastest Gen4 drive, but the gap shows mainly in benchmark and large-file work.
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Not for normal desktop or laptop use. Under long sustained writes it can warm up, so a motherboard heatsink or a slim aftermarket one helps in tight or heavily loaded systems.
- Is it compatible with a PS5?
- No. Sony requires a Gen4 M.2 drive with a heatsink and a minimum sequential read speed the SN5000 does not meet, so use a drive on Sony's approved list instead.
- How does it compare with the SN770?
- The SN770 is faster, especially in sustained writes, and is the better pick for heavy creative work. The SN5000 is the value choice for capacity and everyday use.
- What is in the box?
- Just the M.2 2280 drive. No screw, standoff or heatsink is included, so check that your motherboard has its mounting hardware.
- Is it good for video editing?
- For 4K timelines and proxy workflows it works well. For long continuous writes of large camera files, a DRAM-equipped Gen4 drive holds speed better.
- Where is the Western Digital Blue SN5000 4TB PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $473.67, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Western Digital Blue SN5000 4TB PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy, Gotodirect.