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

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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. *As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases* ► Support the channel on Patreon! Every amount helps and keeps paid sponsorships off the channel. https://www.patreon.com/MysticRyan ► My YouTube Equipment, Gaming Accessories, and Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mysticryan *As an Amazon Associate I earn a commission on qualifying purchases* Follow Me Places: ► Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MysticRyan ► Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/MysticRB ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/mysticryan/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Music by Aries Beats: https://www.youtube.com/channelUCVz37WOEw1mPyIpx8xPHBmg ► Thank you to these wonderful Patreon supporters! abdullah juma Anthony Gallagher Austin Becker Austin Johnston Ben Lindey Benjamin Scribner Camron Carlito J. Hoogdorp Chase Brokke Claudio Sepúlveda Huerta Connor Cole Craig Crystal Brennan curryking3 da_Heino Dan Morris David Lin David Pacheco David Woody Digital Diarrhea distributedfox dityIndex Elizabeth Gonzalez Eugene Gustav Christiansen Hunter Murphy ICEMANGARAGE Isaiah Hooks jacob Jafet Dolande James Fletcher Jarryd Howard Jason Moore John B. John Covey John hubble John Sciolino Jonathan Serrano Josh Barker Jude Nagainis Justin Huey Kyle Sanderson Levi Basinger Mark Sean Roocroft Matthew Hux Michael Feria Michael Wallace mike durocher Moises Nathan King norfairaffair Philip Geratsch ps gamer Quentin Price Rashid NHM Rob O’Donnell Sam Brown Sayeed Zakaria spencer sorensen Steff Thomas SushinePickle Sven Mueller Svitlana Sukhoveiko Tarik Taylor Dull TheLoneDetective Thiago Pontes Tom Quinn Tyler Haydt Tyler Unger Will J Carrero William O’Carroll Will Clements 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 #PS5 #PlayStation5 #SSD