Which SSD for my PS5?

StevieP · 7 Oct 2022 at 10:40

I'm sure there is a thread somewhere but I couldn't see it immediately- I'm just wondering what SSD's you fine people might recommend for my PS5?

I've been doing a bit of reading and know it needs to be a Gen 4 NVMe drive and has to be 5500MB/s or faster but I've read conflicting reports as to whether it needs to have a heatsink attached?

The 2TB Firecuda 530 looks like it fits the bill and includes a heatsink (whick I believe should fit) but it's fairly pricey - are there any others I should consider?

N0ddie · 7 Oct 2022 at 10:44

Western Digital SN850? Comes with and without a heatsink.

I just fitted one to my PS5 and my sons.

robj20 · 7 Oct 2022 at 10:46

I used a SN850 and the Sabrent heatsink cover which replaces the whole standard Sony cover.

StevieP · 7 Oct 2022 at 11:09

I did look at the SN850 but the 2TB model looks to be even more expensive than the Firecuda and has slightly slower (advertised) speeds!

Sparx · 7 Oct 2022 at 11:15

Crucial P5 Plus 2TB can be had for £197.99

Personally got a WD SN850 in mine when it was cheaper.

StevieP · 7 Oct 2022 at 11:30

Again I did look at the P5 Plus bit it doesn't look like it comes with a heatsink?

stoofa · 7 Oct 2022 at 12:02

I bought myself:
Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 7000s 2TB

After formatting it reported back read speed of: 6558 MB/s
Also comes with a nice heatsink which is close to maximum dimensions, but can confirm it fits without issue.

fez · 7 Oct 2022 at 12:56

2TB SN850 with the heatsink. Paid £178 direct from western digital a few months ago. There are usually deals every so often for them. Anything under £200 for decent ones seems to be a good price.

Mark1989 · 8 Oct 2022 at 18:37

SN850 myself, I got a 1TB with heatsink when on offer was around £119 I think, great drive

DIABLO · 8 Oct 2022 at 21:32

Whatever Gen 4 SSD you can get on offer. Bear in mind the SSD need's a heatsink.

Bigpig · 9 Oct 2022 at 13:16

robj20 said:
I used a SN850 and the Sabrent heatsink cover which replaces the whole standard Sony cover.

My combo.

TheVoice · 9 Oct 2022 at 13:23

Samsung 980 Pro w/ heatsink here.

budge1972 · 9 Oct 2022 at 14:52

Crucial P5+ here with a cheapo £5 heatsink.
Its been in for over a year and runs great.

ZXSpectrum · 19 Oct 2022 at 12:01

I got a 1tb SN850 for 85 recently, added a 7quid heatsink and it’s been fine.