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PS5 M.2 SSD Upgrade: Exact Heatsink Clearance & Overheating Prevention
Sony PlayStation 5 expansion slot dimensional limits, thermal pad alignment, and PCIe Gen4 speed requirements.
Adding storage to your PlayStation 5 requires more than just buying any M.2 drive. You must ensure at least 5,500 MB/s read speeds and maximum heatsink height of 11.25mm to fit inside the expansion bay without thermal throttling.
Oct 23, 2026
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