Amazon UKExpanding your PS5 storage with an M.2 NVMe drive is great, but sustained downloads and long play sessions can push SSD temperatures up. This SABRENT aluminium heatsink sits in the PlayStation 5’s M.2 bay and replaces the stock cover, putting it in the same conversation as other PS5-specific coolers from the likes of ElecGear and be quiet! It’s aimed at keeping compatible NVMe drives running cooler so they’re less likely to throttle under heavy, continuous use.
Do you actually need a PS5 SSD heatsink?
If your chosen NVMe doesn’t come with its own heatsink, you’ll need some form of cooling to meet Sony’s guidance. A purpose-made cover-style heatsink like this keeps everything tidy inside the bay, with a thermal silicone pad helping transfer heat from the SSD into the aluminium body.
- PS5-fit design: replaces the original M.2 slot cover for a cleaner install.
- Thermal silicone pad: improves contact, which matters more than raw metal thickness.
- Aluminium construction: helps spread heat away during longer sessions.