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Mark Tyson

‘Silent upgrade’ to the PS5 Slim delivers Pro console's groovy heatsink design to the cheaper models — improves thermals and reliability

PS5 slim CFI-2116 heatsink.

About this time last year, we reported on the new-improved grooved heatsink design that was discovered under the PlayStation 5 Pro’s cooling apparatus. Now these same improvements have reportedly dripped down to the mainstream. Specifically, the same style of heatsink has been spotted in the latest revision of the PS5 Slim.

MASSIVE PS5 NEWS! SONY’S SILENT HARDWARE UPGRADE!The MOST important hardware update of the year is here!Sony has quietly updated all new PlayStation 5 Slim consoles (model CFI-2116) — both Disc and Digital Editions — with an ALL-NEW cooling system! 🔥This isn't just a fix;… pic.twitter.com/yvrYUvaGL7November 30, 2025

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