how to install SSD in ps5 best SSD

It’s no secret that the SSD in the PS5 was well received by fans and garnered much praise for its blazing-fast performance. Sony’s developers harnessed the power of PCIe Gen 4 storage and revolutionized in-game loading times.

Interestingly, Sony has also allowed gamers to expand their built-in 825 GB storage by connecting another fast drive internally. Gamers can easily connect any third-party NVMe storage device, as long as it meets the minimum requirements.

This expanded storage allows gamers to store even more titles, photos and videos on their home video game consoles.

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Minimum Requirements for a PS5 SSD

An extended SSD for the PS5 must meet the following physical requirements:

• Connection Interface: Must be PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD
• Socket type: Socket 3 (Key M)
• Supported Physical Lengths: M.2 2210, 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110
• Maximum dimensions: up to 25 mm wide and 10/30/42/60/80/110 mm long
• Maximum height (with heat spreader): up to 11.25 mm

In addition, Sony has set out a minimum performance threshold for SSDs, which are listed below:

• Minimum size: 250 GB
• Maximum size: 4 TB
• Minimum Sequential Read Speeds: 5500 MBps or faster

As seen above, the PS5 clearly requires a powerful and expensive PCIe Gen 4 SSD. The aim is to ensure that gamers can enjoy the next-gen features without any hiccups or problems.

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A guide to installing an SSD in the PS5

Fortunately, installing an M.2 SSD on the PlayStation 5 is extremely easy. After obtaining the following items, interested PlayStation 5 users should follow the steps below to do so:

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