The new Sony console has something very good and that is that we can easily increase its storage capacity. The PS5 includes a slot to install an M.2 PCIe SSD hard drive, allowing the use of commercial units. Well now you can get one M.2 PCIe-SSD compatible with the PS5with up to one 45% off.
As a first option we have the 1TB WD Black SN850 which includes a heatsink and is fully compatible with this console. Alternatively, you have the 1TB Seagate FireCuda 530, which features a heatsink developed by EK Water Blocks, the well-known and reputable company that makes custom liquid cooling systems.
WD Black SN850 1TB
It should be noted that not all M.2 SSDs are compatible with the PS5. The first thing that is required is that these storage units be based on the PCIe 4.0 interface. Additionally, there is a height limitation of the unit with heatsink to benefit from this compatibility.
This WD unit is certified for the Sony console, so we can install it without major problems. unit Black SN850 has a capacity of 1TB and is based on the PCIe 4.0 interface. It offers us excellent performance, adapting to the requirements of the console of the Japanese company.
Regarding its performance, this device offers us a speed of read up to 7000 MB/s and a speed of Write up to 5300MB/s. Installing it on the console does not interest us too much, but perhaps in the future we will want to install it on our computer.
Regarding the heatsink, it should be noted that it is specially designed to be very efficient in the heat dissipation. M.2 SSDs have a big problem and that is when the memory temperature rises a lot, if there is no heatsink, the performance drops. This is a protection mechanism in this type of storage unit. have this radiator RGB lighting which is usable only if we install it on a Windows PC.
The important thing about this M.2 SSD is that it includes a PS5 compatible heatsink and capacity. The transfer speeds are not very important, beyond its possible future installation on a PC.
Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB
More and more manufacturers are developing or certifying their ustorage units for the Sony Console. It allows manufacturers to offer solutions for PC and PS5 with a unique design. Also, users have a plethora of options in the market depending on their needs.
One of the most complete options and the best features it can offer us is the unit Seagate Fire Cuda. This SSD hard drive has a capacity 1TB, just like the previous model. How could it be otherwise, this storage unit is based on the PCIe 4.0 interface.
Regarding performance, this device offers a speed of read up to 7300 MB/s and of up to 6900 MB/s write. These are very good speeds, although on the Sony console they have a fairly limited influence.
Perhaps, one of the most interesting points of this storage unit is in the disipador Pooh designed by EK Water Blocks, a company specializing in solutions for creating bespoke liquid cooling systems. Thanks to this heat sink, we will have a more stable performance and the storage unit is protected.
This is perhaps the better of the two options we offer that are compatible with the PS5. Above all, it stands out for the heatsink, which seems quite compact, more than usual.
