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

[@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😰😫😖

[@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.

[@BronasisEU]

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?

[@BronasisEU]

@@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.

[@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)

[@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

[@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.

[@BDreGaming]

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.

[@BDreGaming]

@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

[@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!

[@Pneuma6969]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mr198221]

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

[@rivec33]

Lmao

[@KBell119]

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

[@ShadiFagihi]

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

[@yorkshirepud6676]

Thank you Very Much I didn't expect to find this Great Video !!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@FurBurger151]

@@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

[@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.✌🏻

[@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

[@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

[@NBAasDOGG]

Too bad Sony isn’t too clear and loud about it.

[@lazymutant]

I wouldn’t risk using a heat sink that wouldn’t properly fit in the bay. There is a reason why Sony stated the drive with a heat sink must not exceed a certain size.

[@FloEvans]

Hmm I’m not really convinced. As you said games are not hitting the SSD that hard. Most load time is compute not disk access. I’d like to see temp probes playing an actual game on the PS5.

[@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

[@soapa4279]

A heatsink for this use case (PS5) is probably more important than even use in a PC, simply because it will be at higher usage and temps will be high regularly.

[@ClosestNearUtopia]

Well… its more how this heats get there.. your pc will sometimes ask for a bit of data while if you game you nvme will put a bit to the test. This statement totally doesnt make sense if you game on your pc, I would deffenitely cool those guys, the read speeds will be hight and alot of activity will warm the drive up. That being said I am going to say the ps5 could go better without heatsink, pure because the nmve is placed on the outside not being baked by all other componens emitting their heat into in this case nvme, also is active cooled by the fan which pulls pure fresh air over the nvme instead of baked air from within the system..

[@soapa4279]

@@ClosestNearUtopia I didn't say a heatsink is not needed in a PC. It's just probably more important in the PS5 due to the nature of the constant read/writes. In most PC cases, it has airflow from the case fans to help. The PS5's design, relies on the small cooling duct which nobody really knows how well it works yet (as there have been no thermal tests online)

[@ClosestNearUtopia]

@@soapa4279 I know, you said its probably MORE usefull in a ps5. You deffenitely make a point there with the read/ write that constantly happening. Id say, the NVMe has no cooling solution inside of the ps5 system. Nothing will draw the heath out or blow on the thing whenever the case is closed. I head some saying heath is drawn from the side into a heatsink, which is not the case. Id looked into disassembled ps5’s and nothing suggest heat is drawn from the NVME slot. I tend to redesign the NVME slot cover, which i will extend with room for a heatsink, and let the thing end above the fan so it can work like an airduct, with an inlet on the grilled side of the ps5 so it can breath the most fresh air in. Whatcha think? Dont get me wrong, we all talk in perspective to pc and ps5 here.

[@soapa4279]

@@ClosestNearUtopia Yes exactly, you're describing the main concern. Though I trust the Sony engineers accounted for this, but just looking at it visually, I don't see how the design pulls heat away efficiently. I can't wait to see real thermal tests (thinking Gamers Nexus) to see if our concerns are real or we're just overthinking.

[@ClosestNearUtopia]

@@soapa4279 I am very exiting as well what temps could be measured while gaming, hopefully someone will do. I tried to look into how much an NVME slot can deliver and that is about 25watts, I also checked how much a Nvme Ssd will use about, which I did not got an exact clear answer on, not even on fabrication spect. Goin from the limit of 25 watts the cooling would be to smal, it would be about 1/10 of what you would need to cool it with an upper of 90c.. but from what I can fint as an anwer from google they say about 8 watts for an nvme drive. Then I went into an heatsink calculator and gave the following parameters: size, operation temprature and limit, airflow. If I use and ssd with the format of 22mm x 60mm and a cooler of 1cm high and a breeze as an airflow. You would be able to dissipate about 8 watts, and thats continously, so considereing the ssd will have to work hard, but not all the time, this should actually work maybe, I used celsiainc.com/resources/calculators/heat-sink-calculator/ for that if you want to play around with the calculator yourself, interesting..

[@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

[@Silentnight1979]

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

[@RickMidds]

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

[@WatchReview]

Dumb question, but why can’t we just be able to buy the same ssd in the ps5 ?

[@nascompares]

It's a non commercial/purchasable SSD. It's directly connected to the main system board, not interfaced via a connector like M.2

[@WatchReview]

@@nascompares that makes sense! Thanks for explaining!

[@animegeek6118]

Anyone that knows about PCs should already gen4 nvme m.2 ssds require a heatsink. They run hot AF. These are the same one that go in computers.

[@pegcity4eva]

Agreed. I got one after one day of use seeing how hot it got

[@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)

[@sprintingsnail9492]

Incredible heat sink test bro 👍👍👍

[@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?

[@evanjohnson4137]

Will “Dark Plates” help the fan??

[@RomeGoLARGE]

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

[@joeypicard6169]

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

[@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

[@kodessa]

i feel like putting that big ass heatsink w/o the cover would be good for a vertically placed ps5 and not horizontally since the heatsink will be pulling that ssd down and causing fatigue to the socket and pins.

[@eggy6857]

Heatsinks are made from aluminium and weigh next to nothing. Except for maybe that big boy in the video which might have some copper in it. I think it will be fine.

[@woodiemarv]

Did sony forget the mounting screw for nvme drives? Am I missing something

[@kodessa]

@@woodiemarv Nah, there's a screw to hold in the nvme. I forgot about that when writing the comment.

[@RaheemMcdermott]

Did Sony release their own SSD yet? It would be nice if they have their own that is bundled with a heat sync for purchase.

[@johnlumbano3109]

One question why does Sony say do not install heat sink on there website..??? Why??

[@Keyon_Wilson]

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

[@lincolncalvin5876]

Very good information thank you

[@gideondurham924]

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

[@asimb0mb]

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

[@FurBurger151]

😬😬😬

[@MrHonwe]

Also, should I really leave the cover off even if my SSD with heatsink fits with the cover on?

[@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

[@MrHonwe]

@@marty8370 Interesting. Didn't see any holes though when I opened up mine to check it out.

[@lazymutant]

I would not do what @NASCompares suggests by using a heatsink that would not properly fit the drive bay, I’m am certain the metal plate is important for the system overall cooling.. there must be a reason why Sony is telling people that the drive with a heatsink cannot exceed a certain size. Personally I feel @NASCompares is being very irresponsible for even suggesting using a bigger heatsink even though you wouldn’t be able to put the metal cover back on..

[@lazymutant]

@@MrHonwe watch the video, he does show a closeup of the bay, and you do clearly see 2 openings on one side of the bay.

[@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.

[@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

[@deanyosla]

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

[@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 ?

[@kthup]

Brilliant thanks for the demo

[@keef78]

11:51 but you've previously said the sabrent heatsink doesn't fit now your saying it will. As for small heatsinks what is your thought on the firecuda 530 heatsink? It's very thin but will surely be good.

[@00DaNnY000]

Yeah notice how he doesn’t try and put it in my the SSD on? It doesn’t fit so why is he taking about it and putting it in the slot? Big misinformation

[@davidelmz2]

7 videos to explain how to choose and install the expansion on ps5. hmmm looks like it wasn't that easy after all.

[@franksam8610]

@@davidelmz2 cause people make things harder than they need to be

[@lazymutant]

He somehow thinks that metal plate covering the bay isn’t really necessary, that it will be fine without it..

[@andyvasquez470]

Yeah the sabrent heatsink definitely doesn't fit It does do a better job at cooling the drive but it won't fit into the actual slot, So definitely don't get that if you plan on putting in your own heat sink 😂. I'm using an aftermarket EK heatsink on a WD SN850 and it seems to be working well so far

[@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 ?

[@unrealgod32]

Very informative video,keep up the good work.

[@dezfoto7534]

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

[@itsBATMAYNE]

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

[@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. 🤔

[@evripidismareskas372]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@WhiteGlintZero]

Great test! Thank you man!

[@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

[@vintologi]

Samsung 980 pro probably doesn't need a heatsink, sabrent rocket 4 does.

[@unknownbeastgaming7264]

They all do

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

All gen 4 need heatsinks... they all get seriously hot.

[@vintologi]

@@Dreadpirateflappy I published torture tests on my channel, the 980 did lose some speed when pushed really hard.

[@Lonnie91a]

I wouldn’t run that ssd with that cover over it. That seems crazy to me with no airflow.

[@tobi_is_dead]

i believe i saw a post saying the negative air pressure actually helps with airflow

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

Sony have addressed this... It needs the cover on.

[@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.

[@filipj8203]

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

[@ApothercyCold]

So, uh, which heatsink did you test with?

[@ArkonideAtlan]

@NASCompares, sorry you are wrong! Once the game is installed, there are hardly very low writing operations. Games are reading 99% all the time from the disk and reading does not generate heat on any ssd. Writing on SSD is that was generates Heat. In your testing you hammering the SSD with a lot of writing operation, this will never happen on any Playstation/PC game. Do your Testing again with just read.

[@dtjrealmc]

im using one with out one right now but i bought a heatsink for it.. i dont think it will make much of a difference.. everyone gaming pc ive seen doesnt use a heatsink on the ssd...?

[@Whothhhhh]

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?

[@imnobody9847]

Why buy one of these when they’re still not optimized?

[@Vaeshkar]

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

[@Soyboythoughts]

Honestly having an SSD slot on the back of a motherboard like the PS5 has would be a great Idea for motherboards and cases. Image having room for more PCI SLOTS !

[@MrHonwe]

why do you keep misspelling compatible as compatibile

[@nascompares]

Tbh... I hadn't even noticed!!! Been FLAT OUT this week. Cheers for highlighting dude

[@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 ?

[@thomascsihar5489]

saw a guy saying that heatsinks heat up the NAND which isnt good. unless youre writing heaps of data which wont happen on a PS theyre not necessary. The NAND temp is the most important. the best senario is a heat sink that only contacts the Controllers and not the NAND. A note on the sebrent heatsink. same guy couldnt get it to make contact with the ssd and needed to wrap elastic bands around it.

[@KingVulpes]

I'm going to install one without a heatsink and see what happens to my ps5

[@Boo-nior12]

@foxy gameing have you tried it yet.

[@KingVulpes]

@@Boo-nior12 I have not but I will do it this Friday

[@Boo-nior12]

@@KingVulpes I just got a Samsung 980 pro 2tb and I wanna install it rn so bad cause I'm waiting for the heatsink

[@stavencapp]

yeah, my PC ssd idles at 60. explain that.

[@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!

[@joebojanic1905]

silicone can withstand 400 to 450 degrees F or 200 to 230ish degrees C

[@noneya7905]

Is the WD_BLACK 2TB a solid pick for overheating?

[@gbmctchannel2godxpika]

I think from your thumbnail Types of Heatsinks Confused Which to Buy

[@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

[@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.

[@se7enity648]

Is there an official PS5 SSD compatibility list as of 25 November 2021.

[@shingod700]

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

[@SmartFool24]

Yeah I didn’t see a good reason to be restricted in heatsink size only to shut off the nvme in a unventilated box. Thanks.

[@szwedkowskiRLR]

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

[@baloneyy]

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

[@hartlytartly]

You would never get a sustained load on a ssd on a game console. I know you discaim this is text, but the title in the video is "100 percent need" and I would expect a representative test.

[@freemanzweidreifunf8025]

theres none that would support his arguement, maybe ratchet. I think his point is entirly about future games that might utilize the SSD, so kind of a good advice rather than a 100% requierment he likes to make it out to be. I personally would not advise so, but for most titles you could get away with cheap Gen3 SSDs even without a heatsink, and then leave all real PS5 titles on the internal SSD. Would save a lot of money for people and is In my eyes the best upsite to having an open standart like M.2 Slots:) - but thats just me

[@woodiemarv]

@@freemanzweidreifunf8025 his test were reads and writes no game is doing that.

[@freemanzweidreifunf8025]

@@woodiemarv Yeah I know, his key point is the sustained load that also no game really does even if its purely reads... but they might do in future - thats what I'm guessing at is his "addvise" that he extrapolates to an requirment.

[@tdro98]

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

[@bonoixb05]

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

[@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

[@trevormull3928]

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

[@Sieg_W]

Is active cooling necessary? Or just heatsink and heat dissipating metal

[@nascompares]

Just a heatsink is ok

[@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

[@rong7496]

So I guess the lesson is to get M.2 NvME memory WITH a heatsink already a part of it.

[@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 .