preface
PS5 has been a sought-after item among players since its launch at the end of 2020. Everyone knows that PS5 is divided into optical drive version and digital version, the main difference between the two is whether there is an optical drive, the storage space is the same, are 1TB, but in fact, the available space is about 700GB, for the current mainstream AAA games, this space is really stretched. How to expand the capacity and make a home for the game is also the biggest headache for players. The following will introduce two expansion methods for everyone, choose not to step on the pit.
Plug-in storage
According to the introduction of the official website, PS5 can expand storage space through external USB, common mechanical hard disk boxes and solid state drive boxes can be supported, compatible with storage media between 250GB and 8TB, but can only read one storage device at a time, and the maximum transmission speed is 10Gbps.
This type of expansion is the most economical, but it also has many limitations. Because it cannot meet the reading requirements of the new generation of AAA masterpieces, the external USB storage can only play the games of PS4, the games of PS5 must be moved into the internal storage to play, hundreds ofGB of game files are moved around, how to take ten minutes at a time, the experience needless to say.
M.2 SSD extension
Compared to external USB storage, plugging in an M.2 SSD for the PS5 is the best experience and is no different from built-in storage.
There is an SSD slot in the PS5 chassis, but not all SSDs can be used. First of all, this SSD should be compatible with the latest PCIe4.0, and the speed should reach 5500MB/s.
In addition, most of the requirements are basically throwing the pot, and the actual experience is still based on the actual measurement below.
Does the demolition affect the warranty?
Will opening the PS5 affect the warranty? The official made it clear that the normal installation will not affect, as long as you don't make a big miracle and break the PS5 shell...
What PCIe4.0 M.2 SSD to choose?
At present, there are many PCIe4.0 SSDs available on the market, and this time the newly listed Stateless TiPro7000 SSD is the best in the same category in terms of speed and temperature performance.
The front of the Conformal TiPro7000 SSD package marks the specifications supported by this SSD, PCIe4.0 NVMe M.2, as well as 1TB capacity and a maximum read speed of 7400+MB/s. The eye-catching Xtacking 2.0 logo in the upper right corner is a new generation of Stack Technology for Yangtze River Storage, enabling 3D NAND to have faster I/O transmission speeds and higher storage density.
The detachable heatsink included with the State-oriented TiPro7000 SSD is a double-layer structure, which fits tightly, and the most important thing is not to affect the warranty, which is more in line with the habits of use than the SSD with the fixed thermal vest.
CrystalDiskMark test performance is not bad, the highest reading 7478.12MB/s, the highest write 5566.4MB/s, almost in the blink of an eye can read large videos, photo materials, productivity full. 4K performance is also eye-catching, in daily use can greatly improve the speed of access to files, especially the reading and writing of fragmented files. Such a powerful 4K performance is the cornerstone of an SSD experience.
Start installing
Having said all this, you definitely can't wait to see how to disassemble and assemble the PS5, and then enter the main topic.
Undo the enclosure
Apply force from the slope to push the insert away, paying attention to the direction of the sides.
The fixed snap of the side plate can see the position of the force, do not vigorously make a miracle, but do not be nervous, breaking the snap is not impossible to use...
The fan is clearly visible, and the white cover in the upper right corner is the reserved SSD slot.
It is very intimate that this screw has a print of several keys.
The cover plate can be installed or not, and if you do not plan to put it back, you must keep it.
Insert the SSD
The PS5 reserved SSD slot supports four lengths of SSDs.
The slot interface is M.2 NVMe and only PCIe4.0 SSDs are supported.
At the other end of the slot, screws and washers are reserved.
During installation, pay attention to placing the gasket in the round hole at the bottom of the corresponding length of the SSD.
Next, please come out the protagonist of this expansion, the Zhi state TiPro7000 SSD SSD, which has a brilliant speed performance in large file reading and game loading.
It is tested that in the case of installing a heatsink, the state-causing TiPro7000 SSD is still perfectly compatible with the reserved slot of the PS5. The restoration process is consistent with the disassembly and will not be repeated here.
Hands-on actual measurement
After the new storage media is mounted, the PS5 will require formatting and the data in the SSD will be emptied.
Avoid power outages during formatting.
Then the PS5 will automatically test the read speed of the SSD, and the read speed of the State-causing TiPro7000 SSD on the PS5 reaches 6344MB/s, far exceeding the speed requirement of 5500MB/s, and the gaming experience is guaranteed.
When the format is complete, you are prompted to change where the game is installed.
This PS5 originally had about 667GB of storage space, and now it is only 24GB, which is believed to be the problem of the vast majority of gamers.
The storage normally identified the state-causing TiPro7000 SSD SSD, the remaining available 1.02TB, the capacity is real.
In the installation position below, you can switch the bays of the game and program installation, here switch to M.2 SSD storage, that is, the state-causing TiPro7000 SSD SSD.
After testing, dust 5 was transferred to M.2 SSD storage, a PS5 game with a size of 52.42GB.
When selected, the PS5 displays the changes in the capacity of the host storage and state-causative TiPro7000 SSD in real time, and the transfer can begin after selection.
The transfer of 52GB files was completed in 41 seconds, and the speed of the State-oriented TiPro7000 SSD was quite powerful.
After moving into the game, the capacity is still 972.1GB, which supports direct boot, which one do you prefer compared to USB external storage.
Charging head net summary
After watching a series of tests, I believe that everyone knows that the expansion method is more suitable for themselves, USB external expansion is cheap and large, but the launch of PS5 games need to be transferred to the built-in storage first, often ten minutes is not a good experience; M.2 SSD expansion and in-machine storage have the same experience of use, the price of capacity is also rising, only support PCIe4.0 SSD, so that players are more or less confused when choosing to buy.
At present, there are countless SSDs on the market that support PCIe4.0, and the level of scheduling and temperature control technology is uneven, and it is difficult to guarantee a long-term gaming experience. Zhiguo TiPro7000 SSD SSD uses the new generation of Xtacking 2.0 technology of Yangtze River Storage, the original granules ensure performance and stability, and the five-year warranty allows users to use it with confidence, if you have the expansion needs of PS5, you may wish to pay attention to this newly listed SSD.