{"id":135074,"date":"2021-08-13T14:14:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T13:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=135074"},"modified":"2021-08-13T14:14:05","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T13:14:05","slug":"ssd-solid-state-drives-that-will-work-with-playstation-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/gaming\/ssd-solid-state-drives-that-will-work-with-playstation-5\/","title":{"rendered":"SSD Solid State Drives that will work with PlayStation 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the beta firmware, testers are now able to insert solid state drives into PlayStation 5 from other manufacturers.\u00a0Initial tests show they give better results than Sony’s own PS5 hard drive.\u00a0In this article, we will explain what advantages third-party drives have, give examples of such SSDs, and state the requirements for internal drives for the PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n

Advantages over native Sony discs<\/h2>\n

M.2 NVMe SSDs with PCIe Gen 4 can now be inserted into a\u00a0PS5 console\u00a0if that console is running beta firmware.\u00a0Some manufacturers even mentioned the name of their compatible models.\u00a0These include the Seagate FireCuda 530 and WD_Black SN850.\u00a0There are certain minimum requirements for such drives.<\/p>\n

For example, SSDs must be capable of at least 5500 MB \/ s read speed.\u00a0Colleagues from Digital Foundry carried out the first tests and got quite interesting results.\u00a0They used a Samsung 980 Pro with a heatsink that was actually meant for a model from the Gigabyte Auros line.<\/p>\n

Sony also recommends cooling SSDs to ensure adequate performance under load.\u00a0In the test, the PS5 console directly assigned the Samsung 980 Pro a read speed of about 6500 MB \/ s.\u00a0This is below the manufacturer’s specifications, but should be sufficient.\u00a0After installation, this disk appears correctly on the system, and also allows you to move already installed games.<\/p>\n

In addition, Digital Foundry found that the Samsung 980 Pro can boot faster in some games.\u00a0This may be due to the fact that Sony’s internal SSD has to run the background processes of the operating system in parallel.<\/p>\n

Expansion of the PlayStation 5<\/h3>\n

With only about 670GB of free space on the PlayStation 5’s internal factory SSD, many gamers will find it helpful to increase the storage capacity.\u00a0Early tests from Digital Foundry show that increasing the capacity of an SSD shouldn’t result in a performance hit.<\/p>\n

The only negative surprise is the reverse process.\u00a0Moving games from a third-party M.2 SSD back to an internal drive may cause transfer rates to drop.\u00a0It is possible that this is due to the beta firmware.<\/p>\n

Compatible SSD for PlayStation 5<\/h2>\n

If you are currently running a PlayStation 5 (PS5) console with the current beta firmware, then there is the option to expand the console’s memory using an M.2 SSD hard drive.\u00a0There are several PS5 compatible M.2 SSDs posted below.\u00a0It is possible that someday Sony will be able to activate the memory expansion itself and release larger capacity SSDs for the PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n

But so far, even such statements have not been received in this regard.\u00a0For now, beta firmware users can expand the console’s memory by installing compatible M.2 SSD hard drives.\u00a0However, there are a few things to keep in mind.\u00a0The end of the article lists the requirements for solid state drives and their form factor.\u00a0In addition, the PS5 must have beta firmware installed before installing the SSD.<\/p>\n

Replacing the hard drive in PlayStation 5 also has some pitfalls.\u00a0In general, it is not as convenient as, for example, memory modules Xbox Series X |\u00a0S. On the plus side, however, the user is free to choose M.2 SSD hard drives (within Sony specifications).<\/p>\n

Samsung 980 PRO<\/h3>\n

Samsung 980 PRO models are a good and inexpensive choice.\u00a0They are available in capacities ranging from 250 GB to 2 TB and range from \u20ac 75 (\u20ac 30 cents per GB) to \u20ac 365 (\u20ac 18 cents per GB).\u00a0Unfortunately, there is no cooling in these models.\u00a0Therefore, you will have to install a heatsink on the hard drive.\u00a0The Akuoly aluminum heatsink is quite popular and does not exceed the maximum dimensions specified by Sony.<\/p>\n

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SSD WD_BLACK SN850<\/h3>\n

The WD_Black SN850 with heatsink meets all Sony requirements for a compatible SSD hard drive.\u00a0It has read speeds up to 7000 MB \/ s.\u00a0Its volume ranges from 250 GB to 4 TB.\u00a0So that users have a great opportunity to update their PS5 according to their needs and budget.\u00a0Currently, not all models are available for sale.<\/p>\n

ADATA XPG Gammix S70<\/h3>\n

The Adata XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade currently also meets all of Sony’s requirements. The memory is equipped with a heatsink, so there is no need to worry about additional cooling. The form factor is fine too. The only question is, how much does the device cost? At the time: August 2021, a 1 TB model is offered in the region of $270. The 2 TB model costs around $400.<\/p>\n

Hard drive requirements for PS5<\/h2>\n

Not every M.2 SSD can be installed in the PlayStation 5 (PS5) expansion slot.\u00a0The manufacturer provides very precise specifications that an M.2 SSD must meet in order for it to work with the console.\u00a0So, an M.2 solid state drive for PS5 must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n