How to install WD_Black SN850 and check speeds
708This is a video to show you how to install the WD_Black SN850 NVMe drive both in terms of hardware and the installation in Windows 10.
The process for installing is really easy but may vary depending on your motherboard - some have heatsinks and different screw setups. It's also worth checking your manual as you may find that not all the drives work the same way.
You do not need to remove your motherboard from the case to do this, but please unplug it and use appropriate anti-static equipment.
Is your M.2 NVMe port slower than you realise? Not all M.2 ports give equal speeds https://youtu.be/QDAjO-RtbuQ
How to clone/copy Windows to a new drive and why you should https://youtu.be/ZxzLGLs39tA
Like most NVMe SSDs, this one does NOT come with M2 screws in the box! If you lose it or find you don't have one then there's good news as you can buy them from Amazon*:
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Software used:
Crystal Disk Mark - https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskmark/
Western Digital Dashboard - https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?p=279
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