Sabrent PS5 Heatsink Tested: Cooler Temps, Faster Speeds

In a previous article, we confirmed that it is better to use a heat sink with the upgrade M.2 SSD that you install in your PlayStation 5 to supplement the console’s internal storage. The next best way is to remove the SSD cover. However, Sabrent has a different idea, replacing the original SSD cover with one that includes a heat sink, making the SSD installation a breeze. 

The PS5’s internal storage space is restricted to 825GB, with a notable amount already taken up by the operating system, so adding a fast NVMe drive, preferably one of the best SSDs, will allow you to have more games installed on your console. You need to worry, though, about the SSD’s operating temperatures, and this is why Sony recommends using a heat sink with it.

As we mentioned in the prior article, there are some strict hardware requirements for the PS5’s upgrade SSD. It has to be compatible with the PCIe 4.0 interface, and its capacity must be in the 250 GB – 4 TB range. The most important factor is speed, with Sony recommending at least 5,500 MBps sequential read speed. Finally, you also have to update to a newer firmware which unlocks PS5’s M.2 slot.