Increasing the PS5’s storage capacity requires method, and above all, precise hardware, because not all internal SSDs are directly compatible. Check out two of Samsung’s internal SSDs that will be perfect for your PS5.
Considering the weight of today’s video games, 825 GB of internal memory for PS5 It doesn’t look very generous, especially since the console’s operating system already takes up little space. Fortunately, it is possible to increase its storage capacity with another addition SSD hard drivedirectly into the console.
But beware, not all SSDs are compatible, and you should make sure you have an M.2 NVMe PCI 4.0 SSD installed. A somewhat technical name to designate the latest generation of storage, which corresponds to that already installed in the PS5 upon purchase. In addition, the SSD must be equipped with a heat sink, which is not always the case by default. To make your job easier, here are two models of Samsung SSDs ready to be installed directly into your PS5.
Samsung 990 Pro 1TB Internal SSD for PS5 with Heatsink
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A 1TB SSD already equipped with its own heat sink can be installed in the PS5. Sequential read/write speeds of up to 7450/6900MB/s are close to the maximum performance of PCI 4.0, for optimal gaming convenience.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB Internal SSD for PS5 with Heatsink
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The same goes for the second model, which is simply an improved version, with 2TB of storage. Suffice it to say you had space before you saw the end of it.
How to install these internal SSDs in PS5?
Installation is relatively simple, but it does require some handling on the console. To make sure you do it in the best conditions, we recommend that you follow our dedicated tutorial:
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