ARE WE COOKING OUR SSD? TEMPERATURE TEST on PS5 SSD. Cover ON, Cover OFF Cover BLOCKED

[@GearsAndTech]

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[@DBLCreations]

I was already planning on getting the Western Digital Black SN850 (WITH) heatsink before it was even announced by Sony that it would be compatible! I'm so happy i was on point with that! And now, seeing that even Mark Cerny approves for this NVME, well i'm completely sure. I know there are even better ones when it comes to speed but i'm already happy with this one, a stable one! I think the FireCuda from Seagate is even faster? And i believe i've seen one that is even faster than the Seagate! I'm going to keep the lid on no matter what!

[@fuzz7981]

Very surprised that this is the only video I could find on this exact subject. Thanks very much!

[@GearsAndTech]

Well, I'm glad you found it. Make sure to tell your friends

[@Hoezaay]

THIS is the video I was looking for. Thank you ! was planning on going with the SSD cover plate off as my heat sink is too large vertically, but in the long run, dust is unstoppable, best to reduce how much gets in there , so will get hold of a heatsink that lets me close the plate off. great stuff. Subbed !

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad I could help!

[@samjam6989]

How abput the sabrent heat sink for PS5??

[@RZLWhay]

Very helpful info, because I bought the heatsink higher than the PS5 slim SSD cover

[@Jaffacall3251]

Coming from a launch PS4 Sony airlines 747, the cooling and engineering in the ps5 is impressive, I like how the M2 slot and disc drive are in their own cases and sealed so no dust can get in, I've played for hours and hours running demon souls and the system is dead silent, I'm interested in seeing if the "dust catchers" on the plastic they showed in the Official PS5 teardown helps to reduce dust build up long term, they said you can vacuum them out

[@GearsAndTech]

I can totally actually see the dust catchers working. I'm not joking

[@Hi-levels]

​@@GearsAndTech yes been playing for over 3 years now. No dusting in my system. Very well designed

[@Toxicjef]

With the cover on your concentrating heat straight towards your fan with a cover off heat can dissipate and go everywhere where it needs to go I would say cover off and just go with a tall heat sink

[@GearsAndTech]

Cover off won't pull air over the ssd slot, so you actually lose cooling that way

[@Toxicjef]

​@@GearsAndTechThe SSD bay in my PlayStation has basically no holes, vents I even tested it, put the cover back on and the SSD overheated. It's better to leave it off, especially if you have a larger heat sink. If you're like me, I just modified the outer shell so the SSD can fit with the original heatsink

[@DubbaDaveski]

Advanced genie has some magnesium aluminum alloy vented cover they released. Mind doing a test with that on to see if it gets the benefit of both worlds?

[@GearsAndTech]

I'll have a look into it

[@barrigany]

GRAUGEAR Metal Heat Dissipation Cover? Thoughts?

[@edwardferry8247]

Thank you. At 13.46 you say that with the cover on temperatures rise in the drive housing but mistakenly say off about one minute later in relation to higher system temperature overall. Just thought it important to point out as some people might think it’s beneficial to have it on when in fact you meant to say off in relation to overall system temperature. Sony have the plate on because it’s a consumer product. If gamers want lower temperatures, they will, as you have leave the covers off and install a heatsink on the drive. The system will be fine if you leave it as it is, it’s clearly designed to withstand much higher temperatures over long periods. The PS4 pro you could fry an egg on at times. Thank you again for your good video.

[@GearsAndTech]

I meant to say that if you have the cover off you will raise the ambient temp of the air entering the system which will raise the internal temp of the system itself. It could be a negligible amount. But, more heat leaving the m.2 slot, means more heat entering the cooling fan on the way to the rest of the system

[@edwardferry8247]

@@GearsAndTech ah yes I see. as it is pulling larger volumes of warm air from the open drive house. Thank you. I personally leave the white covers off entirely and use a heatsink on the drive. The games are faster on the external drive (sabrent rocket plus and firecuda ). Best wishes 👍

[@nyrsaN.surYouTube]

​@@GearsAndTechIt's a very nice argument, I appreciate the explanation given because, it's very logical if you leave the SSD cache open, the fan will suck and distribute hot air from the SSD.

[@RyoSaeba0077]

You mentioned that the air is being sucked out with the cover ON and that no air will get sucked in, hence no dust. This is physically impossible. There is a horizontal slot and 3 additional screw holes on the bay floor. This is where the air (and dust) will come in from. So instead of getting dust on the fins, you get duct on the underside of the SSD. Given that there's a lot less air moving around, it will result in less dust overall given the same time period. Just my 2 cents.

[@GearsAndTech]

Those screw holes have the circuit board in the way. No air is going in there. On the new ps5 slim there are air slots available to get some flow through

[@justinhalen2126]

It’s possible that a lower profile heatsink will allow more heat to be sucked out as there will be air gap at the top where the slits are. Also if your heatsink doesn’t allow the cover to fit. You can make a makeshift cover with heat resistant tape. Don’t use packaging or normal tape.

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes, Yes, and Yes! I didnt want to get into swapping out the heatsink because I wanted everything to remain equal for these tests except for the cover on, cover off, and cover blocked. Someone that wants to have the cover on 'could' .... swap the cooler for a shorter one - Not recommended. or Use something to build UP the cover space so they end up with that air gap on the top, and seal it in place with heat resistant tape. - More Recommended. Leaving it off is also perfectly OK, as I showed in the test. As long as you clean your system somewhat frequently. Thanks for stopping by!

[@olivierplayer1633]

very COOL video , thanks !

[@WavyVaporizers]

U can get whatever ssd u want then use the official sabrent p5 heatsink cover which takes place of that flimsy stock ssd plate that covers it

[@GearsAndTech]

I'm actually not sure about that plate. I was thinking about getting one and doing more tests with it

[@WavyVaporizers]

@@GearsAndTech so that plate might not be good?

[@GearsAndTech]

I haven't seen what the other side of it looks like. If it goes all the way to the surface of the ssd then it seems like the entire point of the negative pressure suckling heat out isn't going to do anything. You also will now raise the intake temp to the rest of the system So you get all the negative side affects I mentioned about having the cover off. And I don't think you get any positives That ribbed part will still get covered in dust and hair and fur and loose the heat dissipation effects

[@WavyVaporizers]

@@GearsAndTech so u think the firecuda 530 is my best bet over the sn850 and samsung

[@GearsAndTech]

My advice to everyone is to get the cheapest Gen 4 Ssd you can get in the capacity you want. I wouldn't worry about if the cover will fit or won't fit. As long as it has a heatsink on it, and the price is right then get that. I'm using the below spec corsair with no issues at all

[@skins4thewin]

I'm honestly considering cutting slits in the metal cover to allow for bigger holes. The holes are honestly too damn small.

[@bluewaterbuddy]

Why not just trust the Sony engineers?😀

[@barrigany]

GRAUGEAR Metal Heat Dissipation Cover

[@flyback777]

Great video!! You deserve a lot more views!!

[@GearsAndTech]

I appreciate your comment. Hope to see you come by again

[@Tullerion]

Yeah this is all well and good but useless without knowing the ambient temperature, you'd be better off giving delta temps...

[@GearsAndTech]

Ambient temp was in my basement with the heat on. Roughly 21 degrees c You can see delta temps by checking the starting temp and thd final temp

[@JD-op6vn]

You forgot about the Seagate Firecuda 530 with heatsink?

[@Mauriqtam]

Oh man, this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much!

[@Hi-levels]

How about 4tb disks with dual side pcb? Since they are cheaper people are going that direction

[@GearsAndTech]

May be worth a shot. As long as you can keep the under side cool

[@tonygeddes9558]

Great video! Makes sense to me to get a heatsink that will fit in the bay and enable me to refit the cover. Thanks. Subbed.

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad it helped. I was really curious what the results would be. I'm not surprised to see what they are. But there were so many rumors running around about how it worked and how good or bad it was to have the cover off. I'm hoping more people find the video to put the rumors to rest

[@tonygeddes9558]

@@GearsAndTech Gamers Nexus showed how hot some of the system ram runs on PS5. Some of it hovers around the 90C mark. Therefore it would make little sense to me to leave that bay cover off and introduce air to the system that’s 5-10 degrees hotter, as it’s flowing over a hot M2 drive. Potentially that could tip that ram over the edge. Your results only showed a 2-3 degree difference with the cover on so I’ll be making sure to get a heatsink that’ll allow for the cover to fit.

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes, you're totally right in that thought process. I wish I had a way to accurately measure the incoming air temp, but there isn't any good way to do it. So we have to work on the assumption that the 2-5 degrees difference would be the ambiant temp change for intake air temp. Better safe than sorry if possible

[@samjam6989]

How about the sabrent heat sink that covers the bay but the heat sink is exposed to outside?

[@certaindegree8998]

NAND likes to run hot, cooling it will adversely affect it's lifespan. Iirc it should run between 40 to 80 celcius. It's not the same as GPU or CPU silicon.

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes, you are correct Unfortunately the controller that's attached to the same board wants to run as cool as possible In my testing, with cover off that nand would be running at about 40 degrees. Which is almost ideal. The controller won't be throttling the data at all, and the CPU will be warm, but still comfortable.

[@certaindegree8998]

@@GearsAndTech Exactly, the controller is often the one throttling performance on PCs as well. And ideally it should run under 80 celsius. Great testing, and it seems the temps are not much to worry about. Keep up the great content dude 👍

[@Gamer00789]

It was a very informative video. Thank you very much.

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad you found it useful.

[@Gamer00789]

@@GearsAndTech can you try gen 3 ssd, just for storage use

[@GearsAndTech]

Gen 3 does not work at all. It must be Gen 4. But speed doesn't matter at all

[@Gamer00789]

​@@GearsAndTech thank you :)

[@Silk_synthesis_7]

Is anyone else's panel getting a discoloration on the inside where the ssd is? I got a ps5 slim only 1 month ago and i game it about five hours a day at most but when i took off my top panels to clean up any possible bits of dust i noticed a rectangular i wouldnt say burn because the panel itself isnt damaged but it is discolored like a diluted brown or something. My room probably at its hottest is around 78 f and it has proper airflow but was wondering if anyone else is seeing this and what it might mean if i should take some action now.

[@GearsAndTech]

ill check mine out. Something is getting hot for sure.

[@rumplestiltskin4113]

what are the square things on ypur blue ray player..???. Also what if u stuck the sabrent rockets heat sink on top to replace the metal plate from the ps5

[@GearsAndTech]

Those squares are foam tape to stop the system from vibrating while sitting horizontal I believe the sabrent heat sink would work and will seal the system back up. However, it stands to get just as bunged up with dust and stop working as good

[@mutalix]

Dude what a great channel! One of a few that literally answers to everybody that asks questions. Props to you for that and your in depth tests, free from clickbait or flaming console war speak. Gladly subbed!

[@GearsAndTech]

Totally appreciate the comment. You're welcome back any time

[@AG4runner]

Have you seen the s70blade from adata. Do you think that thin heatspreader will be sufficient to keep heat down?

[@GearsAndTech]

I think the heat spreader on that will be as good as you can hope for. Like, I wouldnt swap it out with a different one. I dont really like how that one looks, but, Im sure they tested it and are happy with how well it works.

[@kratos8598]

Great job 👏..thanks man..

[@mfblunt65]

How often would you say I should clean around it

[@GearsAndTech]

It really depends how dirty the space is. I would open it after 3 months and have a look. If it's ok then wait 6

[@TropicJesus]

Will the M.2 ssd add heat to the overall system temperature?

[@GearsAndTech]

Technically yes it will raise the ambient air temp But actually won't make anyore difference than a mosquito fart on a windy day

[@bluewaterbuddy]

Just trust the Sony engineers.

[@neonghost8608]

Those same engineers that made the ps4 some like a fighter jet

[@D-NastyNoise]

I'm debating between the Gigabyte Auros 7000 1tb vs. the WD_BLACK SN850 1tb. Which one would you go with for the PS5 and why in detail?

[@GearsAndTech]

Both are excellent choices Of the two options you provided I would get whichever is cheaper, and is actually in stock. A lot of these compatible drives are getting harder to find. I have a link in the description to both drives as well.

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@GearsAndTech What about 4k read IOPS? Is this a big deal? Seems the Wd Black has 1 million vs. 300,000 on the Gigabyte Auros.

[@GearsAndTech]

My real advice is to get the cheapest Gen 4 Ssd you can find in the size you want. Forget about the speed. In a year or two when ssd prices drop then get a faster better one

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@GearsAndTech I think the Auros is the best bang for the buck.

[@gerard5697]

I went with the Auros on Ebay for 200.00 about a week ago. Has better controller than the WD. If i remember right.

[@kingwalker718]

What if I drill one small hole in the middle of the plate would it help my dad stay cooler plus it wouldn’t get much dust with just one small hole

[@GearsAndTech]

I wouldn't drill holes in it. For the couple degrees difference if you can put the cover on, then put it on

[@brunogm]

Dust enter in the fins so cover on/off should not change dust buildup

[@GearsAndTech]

Dust will get on fins, but there is only exhaust ports on the ssd slot, so it's close to impossible for dust or hair to get in it with the cover on. The hardest part of this concept is that people think that fro heat to move you also need air to move. That's not true. Heat passes when no air is moving at all. So the cover on will sick heat out but leave the space totally clean

[@PropMoneyStacks]

The Sabrent PS5 heatsink is the way to go.

[@barrigany]

Or maybe the GRAUGEAR Metal Heat Dissipation Cover

[@albaniampureana8602]

I am sure Sony Engineers made sure the SSD internal is the only stuff devs will work for, your M2 will not be the focus.

[@GearsAndTech]

I agree.

[@XxBrokeTeamxX]

Average question: What is the maximum endurance of the device and am I dangerous the console

[@GearsAndTech]

Unless you have the case totally sealed you have no risk

[@MisterReen]

Aorus 7000s or the Firecuda 530 for the Ps5?

[@Astristul]

I went for the Aorus. Best quality/price ratio ATM!

[@brdg4276]

Thx

[@maxton-pc]

No no no. Your conclusions are not correct. It does not bother you that the processor that heats up more is located lower and the fan already takes the heated air that rises from the processor, and the temperature from the ssd will only slightly affect. it is much better if the console is installed upside down, then the cooling will be better. Without a cover, the ssd will be better, and the ps5 will not get hotter.

[@crandallwilliams8756]

Can we upgrade the ssd yet or is it still in the beta?

[@GearsAndTech]

Currently still in beta

[@Astristul]

It's official since yesterday!

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes. It's official now!

[@goldeneye8425]

How long would most ssd last with PS5

[@GearsAndTech]

The lifetime of yiur system I think. As long as the cooling is working ok

[@crazykenbei]

Ps5 uses the SSD mostly to read than write like say on pc. So uh it won't die but you'll probably be on ps10 by then 😂

[@BeardedJibaro]

So back cover on or off?

[@GearsAndTech]

I have it off. But if you can have it on, then have it on. Mine is off because it doesn't fit with my heatsink

[@BeardedJibaro]

@@GearsAndTech I think I'm just gonna take the whole back plate off it should get better cooling. Right?

[@GearsAndTech]

A little better . But you need to stay on top of cleaning it out

[@BeardedJibaro]

@@GearsAndTech I will be ordering some bottles of those bottles of compressed air for keyboards or one of those lil blower machine's for computers

[@manbearpig4395]

It's still not live is it

[@GearsAndTech]

Not yet. They are on beta 3.xx now. I imagine it'll be ready soon

[@daijoubu4529]

I'm afraid you may have to redo these tests, I have this PC oven thermometer and it's not accurate, at least at those temperatures. I used it to decrystalize honey and it was way off

[@soulreaver1906]

Cover off is the way bro, I buy the WD Black SN850 1TB with a heatsink Thermalright 😎

[@GearsAndTech]

As long as you stay on top of the cleaning it should work just fine

[@jasephase2k933]

I'm glad I purchased a Graugear heat pipe cooler since changed from a SSD custom heatsink returned SSD cause accidentally remove sticker received a refund purchased a Fircuda ingot drive the Graugear heat pipe cooler didn't need to be used had a ssd bay plate metal cover with a dust cover contained with the heat pipe cooler so I just used the metal plate removed Sonys stock

[@skins4thewin]

This design is honestly pretty bad. Those vent holes are not nearly big enough. visual infra red thermal testing shows that heat is barely dissipating from those holes under full read loads. Temps are FAR cooler with the cover off, however you could have issues with dust.

[@nyrsaN.surYouTube]

Show me the videos, I would like to see.

[@olivierplayer1633]

dust is very bad for inside electronics

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes for sure!

[@skins4thewin]

Temp testing w a turkey probe.... Yeah.

[@GearsAndTech]

Temp is temp right !?

[@skins4thewin]

@@GearsAndTech I suppose so. Whatever works 👍

[@battlepoiint1780]

Ps5 not detecting ssd,,

[@GearsAndTech]

That's a new one Make sure you put it on correctly. It should slide in at about a 40 degree angle and then push down to be held in place by the screw Also make sure the silver shim is underneath the ssd. If that doesn't work then try a different ssd if you have one.

[@battlepoiint1780]

@@GearsAndTech I tried in another ps5, it's detected only for once with message to delete games or turn off ps5, after ps5 restart , ssd never detects after that

[@GearsAndTech]

Seems like defective ssd. Are you able to return it?

[@battlepoiint1780]

Yes it's only 2 month old with 5 year warranty Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000s ssd, it was working fine from 2 months, with recommended 5500 mb per sec

[@chrisw341]

I prefer the sucking method always !!! Great vid !!!!

[@GearsAndTech]

Lol. I think you're reading into this more than you should But I like what you are implying. I think I know what to title my next video which will discuss specifically the cooling method Sony uses on the ps5! Thanks for stopping by

[@chillmushroom6016]

Short answer: No Explain: because I never on my ps5 for 5 hours Edit: I would say I have 1tb left of my ps4 hard drive, 450gb on my ps5 console and on my ssd another 1.78tb left so I have to pray on my ps5 that it will handle well

[@MarkFarge]

You talk too much. Get on with it.

[@GearsAndTech]

You'll notice on my longer videos I put chapters in. This allows you to skip to exactly the part you are interested in The problem I found in the past is if I don't cover all the how's and whys in the video I just end up with a million questions in the comments. When I explain everything in a lot of detail all of a sudden the question stop, but complaints about me talking to much start to show up. For now this is the only solution I can come up with.

[@MarkFarge]

@@GearsAndTech Talking too much and over explaining tends to impact engagement. No offence but I turned off half way through your video. I was getting impatient waiting for you to get to the point.

[@GearsAndTech]

I put chapters so you can get right to the point I find I get a lot less questions about stuff when I explain it too much. When I was brief and assumed people got what I was saying I just had question afyer question. The good news is, one day I'll get a script writer so you guys can have a lot better content

[@RomeGoLARGE]

@@GearsAndTech thoroughly explained thank you sir.

[@Mat94ok]

@@GearsAndTechgreat job my man