Teamgroup advertised a new PS5 M.2 heatsink at the Computex that can seriously improve thermals for the Best SSDs for PlayStation 5. Teamgroup says its TForce AL1 heatsink replaces the rear shroud on the PS5's M.2 expansion slot, thus improving SSD thermals by up to 25C.
The heatsink is made of aluminum and coated in a matte black finish that closely aligns with the matte black paneling behind the PS5's white cover. The heatsink takes advantage of the PS5 expansion slot's active cooling — provided by the main CPU/SoC fan, and soaks up more air because the heatsink itself replaces the SSD cover on the PS5, so it is on the outside of the PS5 enclosure. Thus, the extra width and depth of the heatsink provide a big advantage over standard M.2 coolers.
