The future of gaming has arrived with the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD. Long load times are obsolete with PCIe Gen4 technology, reaching up to 7,000MB/s read speed and up to 5,300MB/s write speed. Spend more time playing and less time deleting, storing your latest and favorite games with 1TB capacity (not intended for NAS or server environments). This WD_Black internal SSD has a compact form factor and a PCIe Gen4 interface for compatibility with select PCs or laptops. PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface Prepare for the next evolution of speed with the WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD, giving you supreme PCIe Gen4 technology for your PC or laptop so you don?? t lag out on the next generation of games. Backward compatibility This SSD is backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 x2, PCIe Gen3 x1, PCIe Gen2 x4, PCIe Gen2 x2, and PCIe Gen2 x1. 1TB storage capacity Provides ample space for storing your favorite battle-ready games. Reach irrational performance The NVMe technology delivers up to 7,000MB/s read and up to 5,300MB/s write speeds to get you in quicker, with up to 1,000,000 IOPS for a smooth, responsive, and powerful gaming experience. Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 operating systems For use with your existing computers. Light up your station with RGB Enhance your gaming station with fully customizable RGB lighting controlled through the WD_Black Dashboard (Windows only) and designed to match your style. WD_BLACK Dashboard software Take total control with the downloadable software, allowing you to monitor the health of your drive, and optimize performance using gaming mode.