PS5 SSD Upgrades - WHY YOU 100% NEED A HEATSINK! (HEAT TEST!)

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With the PS5 receiving a new update (currently in Beta at time of writing) one of the biggest and most requested features that has now finally been enabled is the M.2 NVMe SSD upgrade slot. It's been more than half a year since the launch of the PS5 and one of the biggest complaints from users (aside from stock levels being painfully low) is that the storage available in the default model is rather small. This new update and the ability to add additional storage has been met with mixed responses, as it has now become clear to many SSD buyers that the type of storage required for PS5 is much more advanced in architecture than the SATA hard drives and SSDs of previous generations. This, combined with an increased understanding on subjects like PCIe connectivity, Heatsinks and wrapping their heads why this new SSD tech is more expensive has certainly led to a fair share of raised voices! I have already discussed why I think PS5 using PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSDs is a very good thing previously, but today I want to help you choose the right SSD for your PS5.
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Here are the Recommended M.2 NVMe SSDs to Upgrade Your PS5:
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus - amzn.to/3f9DBxy
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WD Black SN850 - amzn.to/2VkPcTD
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MSI SPATIUM M480 - amzn.to/3zRgXSB
Corsair MP600 NVMe SSD (TBC) - amzn.to/3ycToDu
Heatsinks:
Advancing Gene NVMe Heatsinks - amzn.to/3rGvcXE
Ice Cold ineo M.2 heatsink - amzn.to/3zOQzc4
EZDIY-FAB M.2 SSD heatsink - amzn.to/3jkBOHx
MHQJRH M.2 2280 SSD heatsink - amzn.to/3j5YpaA
WarShip Pro M.2 2280 SSD Heatsink - amzn.to/2V8zxXw
NanKui SSD Heatsink - amzn.to/3776eXQ
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[@prospera93]

I love how passionate my guy is when it comes to ssds

[@dodgecrickets7862]

Passionate bro

[@ClosestNearUtopia]

How could you not.. we all experience loading times for like ever! It all get worser and worser over the years, the tech is a true revolution in our systems, finally not half of the cpu and memory speed get wasted on waiting on the HDD to move its arm, wait for the disc to be in position and read 4 bytes.. and then move the arm to another location, wait, wait, wait and finally load a bit of more data.. Ssd’s be like just ask me the data you want😎 then it will keep throwing the data you asked for without any delay, their might be some useless data loaded because ssd’s read complete blocks of data instead of a small part you actually needed.. this results in loading big blocks for a lot of small files, which can be solved by ordering the files the right way..

[@tonilaficara]

Can you place this on a PS4 pro

[@ClosestNearUtopia]

@@tonilaficara you can solder one directly to the motherboard! No ofc not.. The only way I see is a sata to m.2 drive conversion, but speeds would not be optimal and any other ssd will be faster them the crap HDD the ps4 (pro) runs at.

[@suppasandwich3310]

Ssds are cool

[@jrivera13154]

Best SSD content I’ve seen on KZbin ever comes from this channel! Thank you so much

[@juniormynos9457]

This was the most stress inducing nerve wracking suspense filled tech video ever! So many times I swore he was about to knock over that PS5😰😫😖

[@AppalachianWarhammer]

Love the channel man!! Thank you for your SSD and heatsink guides. After watching your videos, I begrudgingly went with the WD Black SN850, even though I was really tempted by the Sabrent Rocket 4 and that chonky heatsink, instead I rather went with the MHQJRH 2280 heatsink, as it looks like a good all around heatsink with a solid build quality.

[@elgigante2001]

There are so many videos on KZbin about this subject, but you are the first person to definitely say yes use a heatsink on your SSD. I don't have a PS5, but I do use a M.2 drive for my PC. I did buy a full enclosure heatsink for my SSD, but I haven't used it because people go back and forth about heatsinks. It's either yes use one, or no don't use one, or even just only use a heatsink on the controller chip only. After watching this I'm going to install my full enclosure heatsink on my SSD and enjoy the benefits of the improved temps.

[@blakes999]

Very informative video, didn't get access to the beta to test the memory expansion feature but feel like I've got the all the information needed to get the best SSD and heatsink through watching your videos, thanks

[@blakes999]

@D4RC N3T sorry fella, good spot. Just got my Beta invite too, looks like I can test it after all 👍

[@connorammerman470]

@@blakes999 how long did it take for them to approve your request?

[@blakes999]

@@connorammerman470 not long, couple of days

[@nascompares]

The PS5 System Software Update that enables the PS5 SSD Expansion slot will go LIVE globally on Wednesday 15th September 2021. Learn more here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3ikZo2NmcZloJo

[@davidhart9988]

Most informative video i`ve watched. So many tell you Sabrent doesnt need a heatsink, but the guide that comes with the drive literally says to get a heatsink. Thanks for the great vid!

[@moritzalms7430]

Great video👍 Could you maybe do some more heat tests for example WD SN850 with the heatsink already included and with a third party one?

[@MisterReen]

The test we’ve all been waiting for. Great work!

[@dani_i8942]

Just get an Xbox. Don't need to dick around with testing, heat sinks, contacting suppliers and voided warranties. PS5 is an abomination of a console.

[@Wiiillllson151]

@@dani_i8942 lol. The xbox's expansion is just as expensive but nowhere near the same specs. My pc plays xbox games just fine.

[@theoneb22000]

@@dani_i8942 😂😂😂😂 congratulations XBOT

[@Charlbwoods]

I want to express my gratitude broseph, I enjoyed both of your ssd breakdown videos which put me on the right path to get the best ssd for my ps5

[@nascompares]

Ok...10/10 for Broseph! Awesome stuff

[@johnpenguinthe3rd13]

@@nascompares Question: after a certain amount of time (years I assume) do the thermal pads in the heat sink need to be replaced? If so, is it easy to remove the thermal pads from the SSD when trying to replace them?

[@RickMidds]

Thank you for answering my questions from one of your last vids on heat with NAND and heat with the controller.😉👍

[@PurushaDesa]

Another excellent video, NAS. The question I would still like answered is are the NVMe models that come with a heatsink going to both fit inside the PS5 and be sufficient to cool those drives OR do you still recommend buying on separately? I’ve got my eye on Seagate’s Firecuda with Heatsink and I certainly hope that’s good enough because it seems to smash every other metric that matters.

[@doyouevenpancake]

I'd love to see the difference in cooling on the ps5 with the ssd cover on and off 👀

[@marty8370]

PS5 engineer says otherwise QUOTE(from PS5 Sony Engineer) Mr Otori: There are two exhaust holes for the SSD slot for expansion. Since the expansion slot is near the intake fan, it has a structure that sucks heat from the exhaust hole with negative pressure. The plate is ther for a reason

[@CH-bn7qb]

@@marty8370 can you link that article please mate I would like to read what he says

[@lazymutant]

@@CH-bn7qb it states in Sony’s own site that outlines what the m.2 nvme drive must be in order to work.. it must not exceed 2.25 mm beneath and 8mm above. I’m sure the plate does play a part in the cooling of the bay.. while the person in the video does do a good service by stressing on how important a heatsink is, I think he is wrong to suggest using a heatsink that wouldn’t fit.

[@CH-bn7qb]

@@lazymutant yeah I’m in the Beta program for this update I’m waiting on the firecuda 530 2TB getting released I was just asking the guy above where he seen that engineer say how the SSD bay is cooled because I’ve not seen anything to say it has

[@MountKash1]

@@marty8370 I agree ! I've been trying to tell people the same thing (the two hole vacuum cooling effect)

[@asimb0mb]

Appreciate the coverage! I also really appreciate that you keep putting the PS5 right on the edge of the table xD

[@Wiiillllson151]

😬😬😬

[@xCADILLAC1982x]

I’m going to start calling you the SSD Guru. I mean I thought I studied SSDs & storage a lot. LOL!! You take the cake my dude. I do feel bad for those people who do not buy Heatsinks. I figure it should be a no brainer. But I forget that some people don’t take apart & build PCs or repair consoles like myself. But for the PC people most Motherboards come with SSD heatsinks already attached to them. For people with a PS5 that want to upgrade, please listen to him. Not only will your performance suffer & throttle. But you can also do damage to your SSD shortening it’s lifespan/endurance. Keep up the great work. Love the vids.✌🏻

[@ShadiFagihi]

The only PS5 SSD video that you’ll need ever on KZbin.

[@sinaolaei]

Great video. I'm using the SSD with the heatsink, I'll install the heatsink tomorrow. I don't think a day of playing PS4 games is gonna damage the ssd.

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

just started watching your vids on the ps5 ssd and heatsinks thank you for the information .. got me the firecuda 530 2tb today now just need to choose the heatsink. once again thank you

[@fela280]

Same to me, Volvo! I also ordered the ELUTENG heatsink as recommended here. However, there yet are no information on whether this heatsink is feasible for double-sided M.2. or not...

[@volvot6rdesignawd702]

@@fela280 yeah im still thinking im aussie and while theres no huge delivery times from amazon theres not many in the recommended list in stock at amazon in aus atm .. was thinking of using the bigger rocket 4 heat sink but im worried its to much weight across the thickness of the pcb in a horizonal position may just go for the smaller ps cover back on heatsink ones specifically for double sided

[@j.sentinal7365]

I was able to get a 2TB WD black SN850 but the one with the heat sink sold out but I bought one of the heat sinks that you recommended and I’m grateful for you and your channel

[@mi-kv3vm]

Sony's head of thermal design for PS5 said to keep the ssd bay cover on because of the two vents that help the fan remove hot air via negative pressure. Their chief engineer is definitely more of an authority on this issue than you. Please buy a heatsink that allows the cover to be screwed back on and disregard what this guy said. Edit: guy

[@juniormynos9457]

Yeah I found it really odd and irresponsible to endorse using SSD with heat sink that doesn't allow the cover to fit. Always follow manufacturers instructions.

[@eggy6857]

The bigger heatsinks will probably offset the benefits of keeping the enclosure closed.

[@freemanzweidreifunf8025]

where are those vents at?

[@mi-kv3vm]

@@eggy6857 Right. You, for whatever reason, believe Sony didn't test this and you're going to disregard the advice from someone that was intricately involved in PS5's thermal design because armchair engineering degree? Also would the heat from the heatsink not potentially damage the removable shell, which was also mentioned by Otori-san. Can't wait for the assholes that do this and then rant on the internet about how Sony didn't make it clear enough after something that's easily avoidable happens.

[@wmoule]

@@freemanzweidreifunf8025 At 8:14 you can see 2 slots on the top edge of the SSD bay about 3cm apart. Which i honestly don't think is enough, i will be running mine without the cover.

[@deanyosla]

Hi! Just discovered your channel recently and it's very entertaining and informative to watch, thank you very much!

[@KBell119]

Did you use that slip on heating for the stress test? Not the one with rubber bands but the better one.

[@joeypicard6169]

I left a comment on your video about how to install it and this vid answered my question!!! I subbed thank you!

[@ColeDedhand]

A word of caution about the MHQJRH heatsink. I have installed this heatsink on a Firecuda 530 in my PS5, and it almost completely blocks the 2 exhaust vents on the side of the drive bay. If you use this heatsink you may want to leave the cover off or drill some holes in the cover to allow the hot air to escape.

[@NEXLive]

Thanks for the heads up dude

[@RiskyKillmoves]

Seen this video yesterday, got a beta code today instantly went back to view this video. Very informative!

[@connorammerman470]

How long did it take you to get the code after the request?

[@RiskyKillmoves]

@@connorammerman470 I was apart of the second wave of codes that went out I had registered months ago then ironically after the first wave of codes went out and I didn't get it, I registered again and ended up with one 🤷🏾‍♂️ not sure which request was it though tbh

[@nascompares]

The PS5 System Software Update that enables the PS5 SSD Expansion slot will go LIVE globally on Wednesday 15th September 2021. Learn more here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3ikZo2NmcZloJo

[@fpvpilot7713]

Very helpful information, thanks. Which direction does the air flow over the nvme in the ps5? Seems the fins would work best in the correct direction. Someone could make a plate that would fit over the larger heat sink if it works better with the plate.

[@TheCbj79]

You need to have the lid on the ssd hole since that help a lot to cool the ssd!

[@sinjb6206]

no it doesn't lol

[@bikesandbeats4693]

Can you compare the performance of an ssd such as an SN850 with the built in heatsink vs an SN850 with a 3rd party heatsink? It’d be nice to see if the extra cost of the built in heatsink is reflected in the cooling performance.

[@lazymutant]

As long as the heatsink is properly applied, I don’t think there will be that much of a difference

[@austintse5719]

Bought a 1tb Samsung 980 Pro for my ps5. Got a Warship Pro on your recommendation in your other video from ebay for less than a tenner. I hope it does the job of keeping the ssd cool.

[@sprintingsnail9492]

Incredible heat sink test bro 👍👍👍

[@evripidismareskas372]

Nice video nice content as always! But why you wear miband an a watch? Both show the time.... Wear either of them...

[@user-og9vb2et3z]

I have just discovered you. I greatly appreciate your time, & education on ssd's....I'm confused on how to find ... or if it comes with, the ssd i choose. If it does NOT , how do I find a the proper heat sink. Thank you for help! And note, I feel there is no chance, ever, my acquiring a ps5 at this rate , my ps4 is not over heating .

[@CaseyTheGreat]

Thank you! I've been searching for an answer to the original "big" heatsink issue this whole time. I was concerned if i didn't use the aluminum tray, could i still put the side panel on and use it. Much appreciated!!

[@trevormull3928]

Dose it matters on the length of the ssds and what will u recommend or will we wait till I know more

[@hugemoviejunky]

@NASCompares so does the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus with the massive heat sync for it fit in the PS5? I would much rather have all the cooling I can get with how enclosed the system is. And yes, I know I can't put the cover back on it, and I'm quite alright with that. Thanks in advance

[@unrealgod32]

Very informative video,keep up the good work.

[@steveothehulk]

Do you need to put the metal panel back on? Can’t you leave it off so you can use a bigger heat sink ?

[@Silentnight1979]

I dont want to wait for my sabrent rocket 4 plus brand heatsink...which aftermarket would work best?

[@aryana3520]

Is there any difference between heat spreader and heat sink ? Some SSDs like XPG s70 blade uses head spreader and not heat sink. Wondering if those heat spreaders are sufficient enough for cooling ?

[@asfakhri]

Also worth noting to update the firmware on your SSDs. The firmware on this 980 pro is 1Bxxxx and it's really old because it was updated to 2Bxxxxx around December last year and current version is 3B2QGXA7.

[@Boo-nior12]

How would you update it?

[@ss-broly8120]

Hey man thank you for the knowledge on heat sinks…. I am most definitely going to get an SSD with a heat sink, I have an important question. One of my friends keeps telling me that I don’t need a heat sink and it’s stupid for me to get one because he’s telling me I need a fan to keep them cool… so the question is do I need a fan pointing directly at my PS5 to keep the heat sink cool ???

[@hilltimothy20]

Great video.. but can you please make a video on what you mean about the games that’s more sporadic in better detail?? Cause I’m 3-4 videos in.. love the content but I am confused on that point for average gamer that play a mix of games.

[@WayStedYou]

He is slamming it with large files constantly. A game would load many smaller files rather than bigger chunks of data in this trst

[@hilltimothy20]

@@WayStedYou OK last thing… Can I use a double sided heat sink on a one sided m.2 drive… like slap both silicone pads on both side or just the one… is there any benefits to putting 2 on a one sided drive

[@RomeGoLARGE]

I appreciate this video!!!! Thank you!!!

[@jerzeestyle]

Great video!!! You are saving people from hardship and money at the end of the day and the days card to me… subscriber here!

[@nascompares]

Thanks for saying that mate. Really, REALLY wanted someone to highlight one of the primary reasons for these vids being made.

[@kthup]

Brilliant thanks for the demo

[@davidbarlee4722]

Thank you for this video ! There are so many irresponsible KZbinrs doing videos fitting PS5 memory upgrades who are not even mentioning the need for a heatsink and some encouraging people to throw the metal upgrade slot cover away !! Nice to see someone talking sense and following Sony's guidelines. SUBSCRIBED

[@legomeaker101potato]

well... even NASCompares has shown that with a better heatsink (that doesn't fit with the cover on) it is better than with a smaller heatsink with the slot cover on. so would that make NAS one of those that isn't talking sense and following sonys guidelines?

[@davidbarlee4722]

@@legomeaker101potato no, but it would make you a pompous self-righteous idiot though for trying to play the big man and show off.

[@legomeaker101potato]

@@davidbarlee4722 i’m not showing off. you are making contradictive statements and talking as if sonys guidelines were great (which they aren’t since they show that they don’t know what they are doing either)

[@bdre5555]

So far I don't feel I need to get any more storage for my PS5. I have a longtime habit of uninstalling games that I'm not actively playing

[@VersionBest]

For me, I just move any PS5 games I'm not actively playing to my external HDD, thus making room for more internal storage but not needing to re-download it if i want to play it again. If I want to play it again I just transfer the games from my HDD back to my internal storage and the process is much faster than having to re-download everything. This way I'll never have an issue with running out of internal storage.

[@bdre5555]

@D4RC N3T I'm sure at some point I will get at least a 500gb SSD addon. Because I do love having certain PS4 games installed on the PS5 internal drive, because loading time is a dream. Even compared to my 1 terabyte external SSD. For example God of War

[@tonygeddes9558]

Great video mate. I have a couple of Samsung 970 Pros for my PC. One is beneath the built in heatsink on the motherboard, the other I fitted a heatsink to. For what these drives cost and what a heatsink costs, you’d be crazy not to get a heatsink! I’ll be going with a Samsung 980 Pro with a heatsink for my PS5, but I’ll be waiting until more games are available.

[@nascompares]

Good call! Nice one

[@donaldpitt]

Can you do a video of how many Tripple a games you can add on a 1TB hard drive. Thank you.

[@Pneuma6969]

dont ever remove the copper label of your ssd. it also acts as a little heatsink.

[@SculptviperTommy]

Love your vids. Sony did say their air cooling works best with the panel closed, using a vacuum pressure air movement

[@C_O_N_C_E_P_T]

Where do you get the larger heat sink? You didn’t list it in the description just the standard ones.

[@Keyon_Wilson]

Very informative! Gonna upgrade to a 4tb ssd soon.

[@oli61]

Fantastic video, thanks! Do we know anything about the Firecuda 530 heatsink? Is it good and will it fit into the PS5?

[@WayStedYou]

Seagate themselves basically said its compatible with the ps5 so yes.

[@cripmeezy]

What you're saying is very correct I do own a high-end gaming computer with two m.2 nvme drives. Samsung Evo 970 Plus I also have a Western digital black nvme me both run between mid-thirties to forty degrees Celsius under load. If the nand or the memory controllers get hot then the read and write speeds do decrease in performance great informative video 👍🏽. They actually make some heat sinks with a built-in fan definitely recommend it the only thing would be trying to figure out a custom solution to power it. Maybe a BEC step down to 6 or 12 volts from the power supply

[@baloneyy]

Hey NAS! What about the EKWB NVMe heatsinks? The developer of the FireCuda 530's heatsink.

[@Lewis-0161]

Would you recommend putting a ssd into a heatsink unit and using a heat sink cover instead of the one that came with the PS or is that not possible ?

[@WhiteGlintZero]

Great test! Thank you man!

[@tdro98]

Thanks for the info about o remove of not remove the sticker... just ordered a ssd for my ps5

[@CaptPlanet]

Any comment on the vented darkplates 2.0? I would love to change the look/color but I worry they haven't done their due diligence ensuring airflow is still getting to the right places.

[@nascompares]

I have a set of plates coming in Jan and have 4 videos planned on these. Stay tuned and subscribe to get to notification on this

[@szwedkowskiRLR]

Did you try to put this big one heatsink into the slot and shut the ps5 plates when ssd I fitted on ????

[@jaytmtb]

Well this video answered every question I had about upgrading the storage in my PS5, bar when will the cost of these SSDs go to less then the price of a second PS5

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

I got my 1TB SN850 (same drive Mark Cerny uses) for $250...

[@kiyarashkmn9093]

please make a video of attaching sabrent heatsink to sn850 and firecuda 530 with benchmarks

[@joshuacooper3556]

i’ve preordered the 2 TB seagate firecuda 530 with a heatsink. is the heatsink built in, so won’t need fitting? thanks for videos. very informative. cheers 🍻

[@809200]

You said you have ordered the heat sink model. So it should be fully assembled with the heat sink attached. Remember the heat sink usually surrounds the nvme drive. So for you it should be pug play and enjoy.

[@briangoodwin7990]

I asked this yesterday or day before. Someone replied that It will be installed already. According to pics on websites it does

[@WayStedYou]

Yes

[@filipj8203]

Did you noticed any issues with sarbet heatsink ? Which SSD did you Yousef for ?

[@andyparkinson7226]

Brilliantly clear explanation for us not-techie watchers!

[@xarganthos2324]

my boot SSD always runs at between 60-70°C. good airflow etc but the slot is right next to my 3090

[@MF033D]

All we now need is a temperature comparison of the six SSD listed with and without a heatsink.

[@OHCAM5]

Why? The heatsink is needed for the SSD to function properly. A test with the heatsink off is unnecessary.

[@PAPO1990]

@@OHCAM5 not all SSD's produce the same amount of heat, some may work just fine without. In fact I expect MOST would work just fine without, the testing methodology in this video was flawed to say the least.

[@one_eyed_odin]

Learned so much about ssd and heatsinks here thank you for the info 🙏 , anyone know when the beta will be over and the update pushed out ?

[@nascompares]

..listen to me, you....

[@nascompares]

The PS5 System Software Update that enables the PS5 SSD Expansion slot will go LIVE globally on Wednesday 15th September 2021. Learn more here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3ikZo2NmcZloJo

[@theapsolonVODs]

So which heat sink should I buy to replace the new PS5 downgrade heatsink? Which is one is objectively the best?

[@Vaeshkar]

You still stand by using the Sabrent M.2 2280 SSD Rocket as the heatsink?

[@shingod700]

Do I need to buy an heat sink or the one that come with the SSD is usually enough?

[@KapinKrunch]

I bought the gammix S70 blade it came with the heat sink is that one good enough you think

[@iMute]

My ps5 has been crashing while play ps5 games over and over and I’ve tried EVERYTHING. Should I get a heat sink to stop the overheating?

[@8bitsamurai6]

Its weird how we need them for gen4 when people always said on PC with gen3 that they were pointless. I wish the new Sabrant cover heatsink was already out. Just found a great deal on a 980pro 1tb but need a heatsink of course.

[@dezfoto7534]

What's with all the artifacts in your video? From encoding?

[@Ri_Shin_Marco]

just get the water cooled heatsink and make your own costum cooling build for your ssd. But You either have to drill holes in the cover or just don't use the cover :D

[@mr198221]

PS5 too hard to get for homie to have it on the edge of the table, gesturing near it, lol

[@rivec33]

Lmao

[@itsBATMAYNE]

Quick question, can you buy the heat sink separately from the internal hard drive?

[@gideondurham924]

So if I bought the firecuda SSD what heatsink will fit it?

[@rabbani7650]

In a few months I'm planning on getting a 4tb Seagate Firecuda 530 for my PS5. Now which is the best Heatsink for the SSD? Is the Advancing Gene NVMe Heatsink compatible with the 4tb SSD and still able to put the SSD cover on?

[@alphaj9]

I just got the advancing gene heatsink for my 1tb WD sn850. It seems a little too flat. I’m not sure how good of cooling it will provide. I don’t know if I’d put it on a 4tb. Just using it now until some with taller blades come back in stock.

[@lincolncalvin5876]

Very good information thank you

[@bonoixb05]

What’s your opinion on thermal grizzly m.2 ssd heatsink?

[@evanjohnson4137]

Will “Dark Plates” help the fan??

[@davepool5804]

Do you have a link for the sabrant rocket plus heat sink alone you know without the SSD

[@noneya7905]

Is the WD_BLACK 2TB a solid pick for overheating?

[@princegroove]

The real concern is should I replace the SSD access bay shield? Also, how much would temps vary with and without the access bay cover on.

[@cmdr101z8]

Keep it on, it was designed to create negative pressure from the fan to suck air out

[@princegroove]

@@cmdr101z8 Thanks! It’s contrary to what this guy is preaching, though. 🤔

[@Carl-G]

Someone needs to give this guy the 2.0 PS5 Beta. Excellent video. I think I am starting to understand all this Tech stuff now(well a bit more anyway) :D

[@nascompares]

Exactly!!!!!!! Absolutely KILLING ME!

[@lazymutant]

@@nascompares yea it would be nice if you had access to the beta, that way you can really test to see if that metal plate is actually necessary.

[@nascompares]

The PS5 System Software Update that enables the PS5 SSD Expansion slot will go LIVE globally on Wednesday 15th September 2021. Learn more here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3ikZo2NmcZloJo

[@donforcanie]

Very interesting video im planning to upgrade mine ssd with the firecuda but do you need a heatsink for it or is there a heatsink build in it

[@honestreviews8776]

Dude! The video description literally tells you lol 😂

[@donforcanie]

@@honestreviews8776 sorry i just saw it but thanks for the reply it helped me alot to make my decision

[@Pokemonandhoes]

I get the “ps5 is too hot” prompt every once in awhile. My room is kinda hot. Would this help it regulate its internal temperature better?

[@dimnotion]

Nice test. Any numbers on 2TB and 4TB? Some games are 133GB, 250gb is a small drive.

[@nascompares]

Yes, I have tested the Sabrent 4TB. Went live a few hours ago

[@mjim7775]

As a non techie, your explanations are incredibly helpful and clear, thank you! As someone with a PS5 who is prepared to invest a little more for longevity, will you be doing a comparison of best heat sinks?

[@thomasenright5282]

Names of the different heatsinks that go with a all the 2Tb Nvme SSD that you can use with the PS5 and would you please let us know when the beta is over and when we can use them officially?

[@OHCAM5]

google it dude

[@SaiyanDeezy]

Around the 18:20 mark, so if my PS5 is overheating. I can add a heat sink and my game will run cooler? My PS5 started overheating now when I play certain games like fortnite and I already have a heat sink just haven’t installed it yet.

[@shin-oni4223]

I bought the Samsung 980 pro with heatsink but it's not enough I got to get the heatsink that covers the ssd port of the PS5

[@cykouxis516]

can I please have any information about the thermal pads? I keep reading amazon reviews and a lot of people say that 1mm pads are a problem compared to 0.5mm pads . I am new at this so trying to figure it out . Thank YOU

[@freemanzweidreifunf8025]

it generally is allmost irrelevent what thickness the thermal pad has. Sure better quality pads, and thinner pads have better/lower thermal impedence, meaning they transfer heat better and therefor result in better cooling, but for SSDs its really not that important, and even less so for gaming with SSDs. most of the times these heatsinks already come with a thermal pad... maybe it even has to be thicker for making proper contact between the spesific heatsink and drive so maybe there are height requirments. But in general, thinner is better for cooling, provided the heatsink has proper contact. Dont bother about it that much tho, imo it really does not matter for SSDs.

[@Strider-Ragnarok]

Now I know for sure to get one with a heatsink. side note: Has anyone ever used the USB in the back of the PS5, transfer some data and then find the USB connector hot as hell?

[@KRedgrape]

Can you please remake your videos in 4k and do another comparison with the expansions again but instead of comparing the loading screens compare the graphics on how much they keep the 60 frames per second of please

[@Rainbow_Shogun]

This was so helpful I just bought a Samsung 980 pro.

[@MrAmjak]

What's about the change of the airflow, if the metal plate isn't closed? I mean you change the air pressure in the system, if you don't close it. I would close it, if sony recommends it. But that's only me, I could be wrong of course

[@nascompares]

You might well be right. Further testing is happening tomorrow (if I can get my cat off the bloody desk)! I may be venting my current "this second" annoyance to you... sorry!