SANDISK OPTIMUS GX PRO 8100 8TB M.2 (2280) PCIe Gen 5 NVMe 2.0 SSD / Solid State Drive with Heatsink

SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB SSD with Heatsink

The SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB SSD with Heatsink is a flagship high-capacity internal storage solution engineered to deliver exceptional performance for demanding applications including gaming, creative content workflows, AI-enhanced tasks and workstation use. Built on the PCIe 5.0 ×4 NVMe interface and housed in a standard M.2 2280 form factor, this SSD combines world-class transfer speeds with a massive 8TB capacity to support extensive libraries of games, large media files and professional datasets. The integrated anodised aluminium heatsink enhances thermal management to sustain peak performance over extended use, providing up to 5.5× longer sustained speed compared with non-heatsink models. Using 8th-generation SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D NAND flash and advanced nCache 4.0 technology, the drive delivers a balance of speed, endurance and efficiency suitable for AI PCs, gaming rigs and creator systems. With an endurance rating of up to 4,800 TBW and backed by a 5-year limited warranty, the Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB SSD combines capacity, performance and long-term reliability in a premium NVMe storage platform.

PCIe 5.0 Speed and Performance

The Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB SSD harnesses the latest PCIe 5.0 ×4 NVMe interface to deliver some of the fastest consumer SSD throughput available, with sequential performance established up to 14,900 MB/s read and 13,200 MB/s write. High random I/O delivers responsive performance in data-intensive tasks such as large project workflows, AI model datasets and rapid game asset streaming. Integrated SANDISK nCache 4.0 optimisation further improves burst writes and sustained throughput for larger transfer workloads.

High Capacity and Storage Versatility

With an expansive 8TB of storage, this SSD accommodates vast libraries of games, ultra-high-resolution video files, large datasets and professional media projects without the need for external drives. The large capacity, when paired with the high throughput of PCIe 5.0, ensures that users can store and access massive datasets with minimal bottlenecks while benefiting from rapid read/write performance.

Thermal Management and Endurance

This version includes a purpose-built heatsink crafted from anodised aluminium with RGB accents, which improves thermal performance by efficiently dispersing heat away from the controller and NAND modules. This thermal enhancement allows the SSD to maintain high speeds during prolonged heavy workloads, such as extended gaming sessions or multimedia production tasks. The 8TB model is rated to endure up to 4,800 TBW, ensuring long-term reliability even under write-intensive usage patterns.

Use Case and Device Integration

The Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB SSD with heatsink is well-suited for high-end desktops, gaming PCs, AI-optimised workstations and creator systems that demand both large storage capacity and next-generation performance. Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 systems, the drive also integrates seamlessly into modern M.2 2280 slots on desktops and some high-end laptops, offering broad platform compatibility and future-ready performance for evolving software demands.

• 8TB high-capacity M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with heatsink.
• PCIe 5.0 ×4 interface for next-generation transfer speeds.
• Sequential read up to 14,900 MB/s and up to 13,200 MB/s write.
• Advanced SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology.
• Built with 8th-generation SANDISK BiCS TLC 3D NAND.
• Up to 4,800 TBW endurance rating.
• Integrated heatsink for improved sustained performance.
• Backed by a 5-year limited warranty.