Sabrent PS5 Designed SSD Heatsink SB-PHHS Now Available to Buy
Good news for anyone who is considering buying an SSD for their PS5 Storage expansion upgrade (currently in Beta, with the full release coming soon) with the reveal of the new PS5 designed SSD heatsink from Sabrent. For those that are not aware, the PS5 supports m.2 NVMe SSDs in its available expansion bay, however, these SSDs can get remarkably hot when in full use (as all NVMe SSDs are prone to – due to their remarkably high performance and throughput). In order to counter this, the PS5 like most gaming systems that support m.2 NVMe SSDs provide an area of space around the drive to attach a heatsink – a metallic block that is attached to the SSD that draws the heat away from the SSD and its chips, then dissipating that heat into the surrounding air. Heatsinks are generally available to buy from between $10-25 depending on build quality and indeed some SSDs arrive with a heatsink already attached. However, the bigger heatsinks are generally the most effective at dissipating heat, which is a shame given that the PS5 SSD expansion bay has a metal cover, limiting space for larger heatsinks. Many are debating whether it is better or worse when the SSD is contained inside a closed slot, as well as using heatsinks that are designed for PC environments in a PS5 hardware environment. The Sabrent SB-PHHS heatsink aims to counter this issue by being the first PS5 compatible heatsink that covers the SSD, whilst maximizing the available space in the SSD expansion slot.
Available NOW. The Sabrent PS5 Heatsink (on its own, without any SSD) will be $19.99 (or CA, £18.99 UK and €19.99 Germany) and releasing on 13th October 2021
What Makes the Sabrent SB-PHHS PS5 Heatsink Different to Other Heatsinks?
The main difference of course between the Sabrent PS5 heatsink and others is that this is the very first PS5 heatsink that is designed precisely around the available cavity in your PS5 for SSD drives. With grooves across the whole drive to facilitate airflow over the SSD and thermal pads included coating the full length of the SSD inside. Here is how the heatsink looks:
Here is how the Sabrent PS5 Heatsink fits and looks inside the PS5, as well as how it compares with a regular generic heatsink AND the original Sabrent ‘phat’ Heatsink:
Eluteng NGFF NVME Heatsink – $13.99
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Sabrent SSD Rocket Heatsink SB-HTSK – $24.99
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Sabrent SB-PHHS PS5 Heatsink – $19.99 (TBC)
So, as you can see, the heatsink is designed SPECIFICALLY for the PS5 m.2 SSD storage bay.
How Much is the Custom Sabrent PS5 SSD Heatsink?
Prices for the Sabrent PS5 heatsink are only currently available on Amazon right now, but several prices are now available. These include the heatsink on its own, as well as bundled with Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSDs in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB. They are priced as follows:
The Sabrent PS5 Heatsink (on its own, without any SSD) will be $19.99 (or CA, £18.99 UK and €19.99 Germany)
The Sabrent PS5 SSD & 1TB Rocket 4 Plus SSD will be $189.99 (or CA)
The Sabrent PS5 SSD & 2TB Rocket 4 Plus SSD will be $369.99 (or CA)
The Sabrent PS5 SSD & 4TB Rocket 4 Plus SSD will be $909.99 (or CA)
When Will the Sabrent PS5 SSD Heatsink Be Released?
Although the Sabrent PS5 Heatsink is available for pre-order in the U.S & Canadian regions (and shortly worldwide), full availability has now been confirmed as October 13, 2021. A Full review and temperature tests (how it compares with the ‘fat’ Sabrent heatsink and 3rd party regular-sized ones) will be published soon. Below is what is available on Amazon.com:
Alternatively, the bundled units that include the sabrent heatsink AND an SSD are available and have prices included, They arrive in three configurations are as follows:
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Where Can I Buy the Sabrent PS5 SSD Heatsink?
Below is a guide on where you can buy the Sabrent PS5 heatsink as well as the different configurations that are available. Each one, regardless of the bundle Includes the PS5 Heatsink, Thermal tape and an Installation guide.
The Sabrent SP-PHHS PS5 Heatsink Only
If you ONLY want the heatsink (you already have an SSD ready for your PS5 installation), use the links below (only available in 4 countries right now):
Amazon.ca Here – |
Amazon.co.uk £18.99 |
Amazon.de €19.99 |
The Full Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD PS5 Test Videos
If you want to see the FULL testing of every PS5/PS4 game with the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD, you can watch the videos below. These tests have been grouped into 5 games per video, with each game being assessed on Loading Times, Frame Rate, Texture swapping, Asset Popping and compared against the exact game being loaded on the PS5 SSD. NOTE – These videos are being edited and published throughout September and October, so if a video is showing as ‘unavailable’ below, it might not be published yet, but should be up shortly!
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PS5 SSD Test 1
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PS5 SSD Test 2
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PS5 SSD Test 3
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus PS5 SSD Test 4
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Here is today’s YouTube video, covering the heatsink, everything we know and how it is differed from normal PS5 heatsinks:
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