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Western Digital 512GB Gaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Stream Deck, Laptop & Desktop Compatible
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Western Digital 512GB Gaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Bottom line: The Western Digital 512GB Gaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal Solid: PCIe Gen4 x4 interface hits 5,000 MB/s sequential reads; main trade-off: only 512GB, so large game libraries fill it fast.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ PCIe Gen4 x4 interface hits 5,000 MB/s sequential reads
  • ✓ 800K random write IOPS handles heavy small-file loads
  • ✓ Standard M.2 2280 form factor fits most desktop and laptop slots
  • ✓ Validated for Stream Deck, laptop, and desktop builds

Cons

  • ✗ Only 512GB, so large game libraries fill it fast
  • ✗ Ships in OEM packaging rather than retail box
  • ✗ 1-year limited warranty is handled by Computer Upgrade King, not WD
  • ✗ 4,000 MB/s write trails the 5,000 MB/s read speed

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital 512GB Gaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal Solid… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Western Digital's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Ultra Fast PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Interface
  • Sequential Read Speed: 5000 MB/s | Sequential Write Speed: 4000 MB/s (Speed may vary based on system hardware and configuration).
  • Random Read: 460K IOPS | Random Write: 800K IOPS
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280 | Please check your system to ensure that your motherboard supports PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
  • OEM Packaging | 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty through Computer Upgrade King. Please contact us for warranty concerns.

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
Color512gb
Model NameGaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal SSD
Read Speed5000 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorM2
Media Speed4000 megabits_per_second
Random Read460K IOPS | Random Write: 800K IOPS
Built-In Media1 x SSD
Hard-Drive Size512 GB
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop
Data Transfer Rate5000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialNand Flash Memory
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceNVMe
Hard Disk DescriptionSolid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor0.87 inches
Full listing titleWestern Digital 512GB Gaming Gen4 M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - Stream Deck, Laptop & Desktop Compatible

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