Hidden Changes in SSDs: Samsung and WD Swap Parts for Weaker Ones
A disturbing trend has been noticed in the SSD market. Journalists report changes in the drives manufactured by, among others, Samsung and WD, in which parts have been discreetly changed (often for cheaper ones).
hardware & software
August 30, 2021
WD_BLACK SN850 is the Second SSD Compatible With PS5
Western Digital has confirmed that its WD_BLACK SN850 SSD with heatsink is fully compatible with the PS5 after the recent console firmware update.
hardware & software
July 31, 2021
Xbox Series X's SSD Can be Easily Replaced
The Xbox Series X / S features a Western Digital drive based on a standard M.2 NVMe PC interface. The drive can be removed, which should makes it swapping quite easy.
hardware & software
November 9, 2020
Western Digital Revealed a PS5-compatible SSD
Western Digital has unveiled the SN850 SSD, the first model in its catalogue to be compatible with PlayStation 5.
hardware & software
October 9, 2020