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Sony has officially released a beta beta of the system that can expand the SSD by itself for PS5 players in the United States, Canada, Japan, Britain, Germany, and France. At the same time, it also handed over a series of SSD requirements and usage methods. Although the editor in Hong Kong could not experience it personally, if our readers happen to be overseas, maybe we can try it? And the article will also give you a list of available SSD models, so that you can buy the SSD first and apply it directly when it is open!
Sony clearly requires users to purchase PCIe 4.0 SSDs, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 4TB, and M.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 specifications with its own heat sink. What’s even better is that because of the size limit of the installation location, the height of the radiator is also limited. The height of the SSD and the radiator needs to be below 11.25mm. To put it simply, the measurement number needs to be within 110mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 11.25mm (H) / 4.33in (L) x 0.984 in (W) x 0.442in (H). For example, the Corsair Force MP600 even has a radiator height of 15mm; the Aorus Gen4 7000s has too large measurements to be used in the PS5.
As a result, there are not many SSD models even for radiators. Fortunately, there are quite a few models that are popular with everyone, including:
WD Black SN850 with radiator (20% discount)
Seagate FireCuda 530 with radiator
Seagate FireCuda 520 Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition
The best part is that the Seagate FireCuda 520 Cyberpunk 2077 Special Edition can also be used! There may be a belief bonus when playing games (huh?).
Of course, you can also purchase an SSD without a heat sink, and then add third-party accessories, so that you can have greater flexibility. The applicable SSDs include:
Samsung 980 Pro (20% off)
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus
Or an experienced friend, you can also buy the oversized SSD and then replace it by yourself, so that the Corsair Force MP600 and Aorus Gen4 7000s mentioned above can be used. According to Sony’s chart, the height of the radiator cannot be higher than 8mm / 0.314in, so based on the data alone, the following options may meet the requirements. Fortunately, they are not too expensive. Most of them are under $10. They really can’t be used and won’t waste too much money.
SSD model to be modified:
Aorus Gen4 7000s (5% off)
Corsair Force MP600
heat sink
EZDIY-FAB M.2 SSD heatsink
QIVYNSRY M.2 heatsink
icepc M.2 Graphene Coating Copper Heatsink