PS5 SSD Upgrade How To: Compatible Drives (2023), Install Separate Heatsink, Requirements

Sony's recent PS5 system software update has finally unlocked the M.2 expansion slot in PS5, so now you can expand your consoles internal storage! Though there's a few things to be aware of, like the type of SSD you need, the size requirements, heatsink, etc. Hopefully this quick guide gets you off and running. You should have plenty of console storage after this, enough to install both the PS4 and PS5 versions of Stray when it comes out.

SSD’s With Heatsinks (Plug & Play Ready):

Officially Licensed SSD 2TB (More Options): https://amzn.to/47NuxHR
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB: https://amzn.to/49vr8yW
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB (Appeared in Video): https://amzn.to/3uf5hf2
Corsair MP600 Pro 2TB (More Options): https://amzn.to/3suPDeP
Crucial P5 2TB: https://amzn.to/3Syh1TX
Sabrent 1TB: https://amzn.to/30NyaQt (Special top shield heatsink)
XPG GAMMIX S70: https://amzn.to/3lpzQXk
WD SN850 (Heatsink fits): https://amzn.to/3ket9rM
FireCuda 530: https://amzn.to/2Xkr4kM
Patriot Viper VP4300: https://amzn.to/2XqXWZG

SSD’s No Heatsink:

Samnsung 980 Pro 2TB (More Options): https://amzn.to/3szsxDV
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus: https://amzn.to/3tJ0Lky
WD SN850: https://amzn.to/3AflzCL
FureCude 530 (No heatsink): https://amzn.to/397QHrE
Crucial P5 Plus: https://amzn.to/3CfS4Bm

Compatible Heatsinks:

QIVYNSRY: https://amzn.to/3nOsVtF
Generic SSD Cooler: https://amzn.to/2Xk9tdp
EZDIY-FAB (Used in Video): https://amzn.to/3lubJ9F
MHQJRH Heatsink: https://amzn.to/398Hek1
Sabrent Heatsink Cover: https://amzn.to/3FBWBjb (This replaces the metal shield your PS5 normally comes with and acts as a heatsink)

*Will update this list more over time.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - SSD Requirements
1:35 - Install Heatsink Onto SSD (If Applicable)
3:09 - How To Remove PS5 Plates
4:15 - Installing The M.2 SSD
6:02 - Turning Console On

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