The next solution to free up space from the PS5’s main drive (or additional NVMe SSD you install) is to plug in a regular external HDD or SSD. The problem is that NVMe SSDs aren’t cheap, so prepare to part with a large chunk of change if you want to expand the PS5’s storage capacity.
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You will need a heatsink, and the dimensions should not exceed 110 x 25 x 11.25 millimeters.Īny games installed to either the internal or additional NVMe SSD will benefit from the full power of the PS5, particularly when it comes to load speeds. We know that the PS5’s internal drive supports PCIe Gen 4 M.2 NVMe SSDs, capable of 5500MB/s bandwidth with a capacity of 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB or 4TB.
Sony has now confirmed the requirements for which NVMe M.2 SSD drives will work. The PS5’s storage can be expanded in three distinct ways: by installing a Sony-recommended NVMe SSD ( Sony’s official PS5 teardown video shows exactly where an extra drive will fit), or by adding an external HDD or SSD attached via USB. After all, you'd hate to damage such an expensive piece of equipment. If the idea of purchasing and attaching your own heatsink puts you off, we recommend grabbing some of the SSDs above that come with a heatsink pre-installed. It's a few years old now, but it's still near the front of the pack, as you can see when compared to the newer Corsair SSD below. In testing, we found the Samsung 980 Pro was a blisteringly fast drive that made us realise the potential of this new generation of SSDs. The Samsung 980 Pro comes in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacity models, so there's significant flexibility based on how much storage space you'll need. It’s important that any heatsink you buy keeps the drive at the recommended height of 11.25mm or shorter, otherwise it won’t fit. The Samsung 980 Pro is a popular choice for those looking for a super-fast SSD, but if you want to use it with your PS5, you’ll need to purchase and attach a heatsink.
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