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8TB WD Black SSD Slashed 67% – AI's Price Gouge Hits a Snag

Everyone figured SSD costs would keep climbing as AI slurps up supply. This WD Black 8TB fire sale at Best Buy just threw a wrench in that – for now.

Sarah Chen 📅 Mar 19, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 6 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

AI demand has spiked SSD prices, but Best Buy's 67% off on 8TB WD Black SN850P offers rare relief.
Versatile for PS5, PCs, laptops – heatsink removable, speeds up to 7300MB/s.
Temporary deal; expect ongoing shortages like past GPU/crypto crunches.

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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI