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There are now multiple generations of PCIe NVMe SSDs available which can make choosing the most suitable solution challenging ...
Now I've had one of these drives lying around for a while, ever since I reviewed it, but because the drive launched without a heatsink, it wasn't exactly ideal to shove into the PS5. But Samsung ...
After being the PS5 SSD expansion drive of choice for PS5 architect Mark Cerny, we just had to try out the WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD with heatsink for ourselves. Western Digital was happy to send us ...
SSD prices are trending upwards for 2024 and we don't know how long that will last. Most 2TB PS5-compatible SSDs are already currently selling for $130 or higher, but there is one exception.
First, the heatsink on its own retails for $19.99 so you're getting that in the package which would take the SSD itself down to just $69.99. This is great value, and one of the best PS5 SSD combos ...
The heatsink itself is pretty slim and slick, with the FireCuda branding an orange stripe on it. The Seagate FireCuda 530 Heatsink PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD is a bit thicker than normal due to the heatsink.
Heatsinks are just as important as the size of storage you choose, as they can make sure the best PS5 SSD you’ve grabbed for your console doesn’t overheat or get damaged.
Amazon also has the PS5 compatible Lexar NM790 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) with pre-installed heatsink for only $128.99. This deal does not require an Amazon Prime membership.
The included heatsink on the Aorus Gen5 1000 SSD looks like it might just crush the poor M.2 drive underneath its massive tread, like a sumo wrestler trying to ride a miniature pony.