1TB Sn850 with heatsink here and I can confirm it’s amazing no issues and I’ve played plague tales , nba 2k21, ratchet and clank, sackboy, Astro playroom, demon souls and miles morales. Works exceptionally
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I went with the Firecuda 530 1TB for $220 (plus $17 for a heatsink). It's overkill for a casual gamer like me but it's not that much more than the other options and I get the best available today. I will never have to worry about speed or durability.
I've gone the system architect's recommended 1TB WD Black w/heatsink mainly because of this chaps very informative earlier video. It was resell value, warranty and trust in their best in class heatsink that settled it. I don't like the idea of buying something that expensive then having to mess around with thermal pads placements etc. Plug and play as possible please! Will probably sell it and upgrade to a 4TB SSD in 2 or 3 years once I really need it.
My 7000s is waiting for the firmware update to come Picked it because I thought it (the 2TB version) had the best value for performance + it was the easiest to find in stock lol
I’ve had a 2TB Seagate Firecuda HDD/SSD hybrid in my PS4 Pro for about 3 years maybe more, it’s never failed on me and the performance is top notch. I will be going with the FireCuda 530 2TB with heat sink for my PS5 when the SSD is available and not out of stock everywhere lol 👍🏻
Little sad to see the Aorus 7000s at the bottom compared to the Samsung, but I can understand. It was no competition for best & I think people personally should either buy a 1 or 2TB drive first for a couple years & then upgrade to a Firecuda unless they have deep pockets. My strategy is get an Aorus 7000s when the firmware releases & save up for a newer model 4TB Firecuda 3 years later.
It is easy to get caught up in the spec sheet and wanting the best, I do it all the time, but all of the drives spoken about in this video perform great. The internal SSD handles the system level tasks, an expansion SSD will have a comparatively tiny number of read/write cycles compared to these operations. Expansion SSD endurance will not be an issue. If you are inclined to worry about such things though spend that effort worrying about the built in SSD since it is the one doing all the real work. With one expansion port available, the only real concerns should focus on getting one that will not be too small.
im gonna pick the seagate firecuda 530 nvme gen 4x4 4TB model cause high storage is gonna be great for storing any game digitally on the PS5 with the inbuilt heatsink of course so my console doesnt overheat plus the speed is gonna be dope to use.
Ok but do u really need the 4tb today? Don’t get me wrong i have a 4tb in my ps4 pro. But most ps5 games still need to get released and by the time u need that storage in about a year or 2, the prices of a 4tb will be much lower then today.
Put a blue 3rd party heatsink on my 2tb SN850 for only $8, much cheaper and better then factory Wd heatsink, it's way overpriced for what it is with very little temp difference. Mark Cerny the PS5 architect chose the WD SN850 black for PS5 expansion for good reason
I've watched all of your videos and you haven't mentioned the slower read speeds on the 1 & 2 Tb Samsung 980 pro, I would love to hear your take on why the 980 pro is reading in at 5,500 only on 1 & 2 Tb versions.
How about a review of these SSD comparing them by price, for some of them now have lower their prices whereas others have kept the price really high? Thank you for your videos.
Just a correction, the 1TB SN850 is a 5300MB/s write speed drive. The 500GB one is 4100MB/s and the 2TB one is 5100MB/s. Yeah, for some reason the 2TB drive is slower, and that might cause confusion.
I suppose if write is what your looking at needs to be firecuda aorus sabrent. Firecuda testing best with durability for pc users in reviews I've seen.
Also, is a recommended overall to keep the SSD expansion cover off, in order to provide more ventilation and airflow? Or is it not worth it because of possible dust buildup?
I am more than willing to pay the money for the Firecuda. At the moment the Sabrent is over $100 a better price. And I can get a Sabrent sooner than the Firecuda via Amazon. Is there any reason why I should not get the Sabrent.
Great vid as always. Question, I’m going to go for firecuda 2tb firecuda, am I best buying the heat sink model or 3rd party heat sink. Have you tested this one with both 3rd party and firecudas?
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In my PC, samsung 980 pro 1 Tb scores 7200mbps read amd 5100mbps write every single day.. And this is with 58% space used and latest firmware installed. Dont know you updated the firmware before using it with PS5.. I've been using this drive for over 6 months now( bought 2 in sale for pc and ps5) and its been rock solid..
Best top 5 video review I've watched in a long time, top job man. Seagate vs. WD was racking my brain for ages, but the Seagate was my drive of choice 😎... Write speed was the clincher!
Where did you buy your firecuda 530 from? I bought my firecuda 530 2tb with heat sink from Amazon from the link you put in the description should I cancel it or keep it do you think Amazon will give me a real product or a fake ?
Is the formatting for the internal drive different to if it is external? Can you take the drive out of the m.2 slot and put in an enclosure and use external or vice versa?
Thx for the nice comparison mate. Keep up the good work. I just have one question, Is there any reason you gave a better rank to Samsung 980 pro compared to Aorus 7000, even though Aorus has better write and read speed ?
The benchmark reading after installing the SSD seems to be a bit random. I put in my 980 Pro and the speed was only rated at 5560 MB/s but ai then tried it on my PC and it shows up as 6700MB/s using crystal disk benchmark.
That is because the PS5 has a different benchmark than a PC benchmark - the PS5 has different target points, where as CD and ATTO are much more tailored to SPECIFIC test setups that you pick OR are set to maximum derivations - eg seq read and 4K random IOPS. Al these different tests are valid, they just need to be read in the correct context. Cheers for watching buddy
@@nascompares Thanks for the explanation. I was thinking about whether I should return it for the SN 850 but after watching your comparison video it doesn’t seem worth the hassle.
Did I buy the wrong SSD ? Just picked up the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB after installing it boots up telling an expansion has been detected in the slot and to power off the PS5 and remove then restart PS5
In Australia, the chepaest 2tb WD sn850 with heatsink I could find is $766 while the equivalent firecuda 530 model is $755. Mark Cerny recommendation effect I wonder?
I couldn't get either the Firecuda or the WD with heatsink but could still get the Aorus at a bargain so I went and got the 2tb version for the faster write rate than the 1tb version. No regrets, whatsoever!...
When you move a game to it it might matter a little bit, but compared to downloading games / patches or the BD disc read speeds all of these drives are lightning fast.
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@@Astristul yeah popular opinion seems to be to protect it from external dust and heat coming the rest of the console. Will definitely be leaving it on thanks. Just need the blooming update to drop already!
Does anyone knkow when the official ssd expansion update will release? I bought my ssd early to avoid the incoming scalpers But I wasn't selected for the beta program
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quality/performance/price , the samung 980pro is the best, currently in my country the 980pro 2tb cost only 349, the firecuda 530 here cost 447 , 100bucks more than the 980pro, definitely don´t worth it paying 100 more. i will buy right now the 980pro 2tb, amazing nvme and 2tb for only 349
I went with WD Black just 1 TB, but works great! I mean the guy that made the PS5 is using it....so yeah. ALL THAT BEING SAID: we live in a world where it's pretty ridiculous trying to find computer parts FOR SANE PRICES. I definitely saved money getting a 3rd party Heat Sink.
After shelling out $500 for my PS5, about 6 games at $70 each, 3 controllers at about $75 each, charging base for those controllers, external ssd for my PS4 games, and the PS5 headset… I was absolutely NOT looking forward to spending $1,000 on any internal ssd. WD Black it is 🤷🏾♂️
@@VaydaladaVodalada that’s how much I found the Seagate Firecuda 4TB for. As much as I want the best SSD on the market, I seriously have to consider how much I’ve spent on a PS5 already. No thanks lol
Hi I just got my PS5 on Tuesday and my WD 2TB SSD just today. Haven’t turn on my PS5 but I was wondering if I can install the SSD before I turn on the PS5 for the first time or do I need to update the PS5 first?
Sony don't even quote a recommended write speed for the expansion SSD. It is not as important as the read speed. PS5 games need to read data quickly but they don't need to write data as often, only to save games. Whether this could be an issue with auto-saves during open world games remains to be seen but I suspect that internal RAM is still used as a cache as that is much faster even than SSDs. No-one knows how fast the console SSD writes on PS5 but my guess is that it is not very fast and much slower than most of these M.2 NVMe SSDs tested here. The only time the write speed will matter is when copying or moving games from and to the expansion SSD and that is something that you are doing going to be doing often on a per-game basis. Consoles read game data 99% of the time. The expansion SSD also cannot not be used for saving photos and videos and I suspect that will never change because it is an operating system level feature that Sony can only control from the console SSD storage because that is the same in every PS5. If they allowed video footage to be saved to the expansion SSD then it could cause problems if the SSD's write speeds are too slow so I do not think Sony will ever change that. Sony still don't allow for two external storage devices to be connected so transferring data from one drive to another, something very easy to do even on Xbox One X, is not possible on PS5. Sony rarely go above and beyond the call of duty on their consoles unlike Microsoft (who support multiple external drives, background transfers, VRR, ALLM, etc); they typically just stick with whatever works.
Take a air riffle to them seagulls 🤣 preordered the seagate firecuda 530 with heatsink awaiting a delivery date these things will go out of stock fast!
I don't agree with that data saving part. The internal SSD usually should be empty, except for the savegames and apps. Everyone should avoid installing games on the internal SSD. Use the M2 instead! Think about it, when the internal SSD will fail, well ... you can throw your entire console into the trash bin. But if the M2 fails, you can replace it and continue using the console without any problem.
If anyone thinks Mark Cerney bought a drive with his tweet is really gullible. Its commercial pr to give confidence that a product fully tested is available. This video suggests firecuda as the top pick. But at the time of this commercial move by Mark Cerney Seagate was not available to buy. Like Robbie says. Make up your own opinion based on what is important to you. For me future proof yourself, 530 no doubt.
@@D-NastyNoise in all the videos in this channel he talks to endurance not just flat our performance. Seagate offers fastest specs tick. Seagate has 0.7DWPD. All the others range from 0.3 to 0.4. Its not about just the life but the blocks on the nand wear over use and time. If you have higher endurance your ssd will perform to its top level for longer. And...in the video Seagates write is superior 6900MB. Complete peace of mind. Its being dubbed the best pc and ps5 ssd in the market today but only recently released. Thus full package = future proof. Hope this helps.
@@phildavis8732 Well hopefully it will get replenished, because that and the WD_BLACK with heatsink have been difficult. I decided to just snag a Gigabyte aorus 7000 1tb for $195. I think it will do a great job for my needs.
@@D-NastyNoise not quite sure what you mean with your replenished comment?Reality is. All these 7gb parts are decent. FireCuda just has the highest endurance by a distance. For me cost isn't a concern performance and peace of mind. Enjoy your ps5 buddy.
@@phildavis8732 and when samsung released their new gen 5 drive with 176 layer NAND(expected start of next year but could be end of this year when Intel mobos with pcie 5.0 are released)? Will you still consider your drive "futureproof"?
No need to upgrade storage on any of these “next gen” consoles since there are only a handful of truly next gen games. 3 on ps5 and 0 on series x, and they are all single player games. After im done I just delete them. If i want ti play again i will download again.
You are so Passionate about these SSD's this is exactly what we need when deciding what to buy thank you so much for all your testing
1TB Sn850 with heatsink here and I can confirm it’s amazing no issues and I’ve played plague tales
, nba 2k21, ratchet and clank, sackboy, Astro playroom, demon souls and miles morales. Works exceptionally
how long did it take you to get an email back about the beta?
@@zackenter6436 1 week
@@cloudstrife7772 thanks, hopefully i get mine soon then 🙏🏽
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I went with the Firecuda 530 1TB for $220 (plus $17 for a heatsink). It's overkill for a casual gamer like me but it's not that much more than the other options and I get the best available today. I will never have to worry about speed or durability.
This is what im thinking of getting
Where did you find it? 😂 I’ve been trying to get one for weeks
Do you know if it's advisable to leave off the nvme bay cover for cooling?
Nevermind boys, got one pre ordered
what load of crap... almost half what the console cost over a memory expansion what a BS
I've gone the system architect's recommended 1TB WD Black w/heatsink mainly because of this chaps very informative earlier video. It was resell value, warranty and trust in their best in class heatsink that settled it. I don't like the idea of buying something that expensive then having to mess around with thermal pads placements etc. Plug and play as possible please! Will probably sell it and upgrade to a 4TB SSD in 2 or 3 years once I really need it.
My 7000s is waiting for the firmware update to come
Picked it because I thought it (the 2TB version) had the best value for performance + it was the easiest to find in stock lol
You've made a wise choice. Aorus is the best allrounder M2 SSD on the market.
But guys i Wonder if the aorus is on the Same Lvl than the other ones because of its lower IOPS ?
One more day and you can put it to use
@@liljooshyvert1850 yep just saw the announcement
About time!!!
Thanks, i am watching some weeks your recommendation and i dicide to buy the Firecuda with heatsink, thanks to all your tests. Thanks 👍
that was the most detailed, helpful and straightforward video that I was looking for about PS5 SSD's. thank you
I’ve had a 2TB Seagate Firecuda HDD/SSD hybrid in my PS4 Pro for about 3 years maybe more, it’s never failed on me and the performance is top notch. I will be going with the FireCuda 530 2TB with heat sink for my PS5 when the SSD is available and not out of stock everywhere lol 👍🏻
I bought that one too. Worked great. Was still running strong when I sold the pro after I got a ps5
Little sad to see the Aorus 7000s at the bottom compared to the Samsung, but I can understand. It was no competition for best & I think people personally should either buy a 1 or 2TB drive first for a couple years & then upgrade to a Firecuda unless they have deep pockets. My strategy is get an Aorus 7000s when the firmware releases & save up for a newer model 4TB Firecuda 3 years later.
I thought Aorus 7000s was faster 6500 vs 5800 for samsung on my ps5 as I have tested both. maybe I am wrong
But the aorus have lower IOPS so it cant be faster ?
It is easy to get caught up in the spec sheet and wanting the best, I do it all the time, but all of the drives spoken about in this video perform great.
The internal SSD handles the system level tasks, an expansion SSD will have a comparatively tiny number of read/write cycles compared to these operations.
Expansion SSD endurance will not be an issue.
If you are inclined to worry about such things though spend that effort worrying about the built in SSD since it is the one doing all the real work.
With one expansion port available, the only real concerns should focus on getting one that will not be too small.
im gonna pick the seagate firecuda 530 nvme gen 4x4 4TB model cause high storage is gonna be great for storing any game digitally on the PS5 with the inbuilt heatsink of course so my console doesnt overheat plus the speed is gonna be dope to use.
Ok but do u really need the 4tb today? Don’t get me wrong i have a 4tb in my ps4 pro. But most ps5 games still need to get released and by the time u need that storage in about a year or 2, the prices of a 4tb will be much lower then today.
Put a blue 3rd party heatsink on my 2tb SN850 for only $8, much cheaper and better then factory Wd heatsink, it's way overpriced for what it is with very little temp difference. Mark Cerny the PS5 architect chose the WD SN850 black for PS5 expansion for good reason
really helped me making an informed decision about which one to buy. Great stuff keep it up!
I've watched all of your videos and you haven't mentioned the slower read speeds on the 1 & 2 Tb Samsung 980 pro, I would love to hear your take on why the 980 pro is reading in at 5,500 only on 1 & 2 Tb versions.
Firecuda & SN850 has the same speed. Only Aorus has over 6.5k (2TB version).
I will buy Gigabyte 7000, it is in the top 5 and it is very fast.
You need update firmware in PC and with samsung magician software. It will be 6600+ reading speed in your ps5.
@@azharflynn5619 I wish it was that simple I've been updated the firmware on my Samsung. It's still at 5700
Have u try the newest update this week?
I went with the 2tb sn850. I will install it today. Thanks for the video
Yup have a 980 Pro with a be quiet MC1 heatsink. Together they are awesome.
How about a review of these SSD comparing them by price, for some of them now have lower their prices whereas others have kept the price really high? Thank you for your videos.
2 suggestions.
1:Google his recommendations.
2:Get your money up.
What can't understand is firecuda 530 is cheaper than the wd black in UK
Just a correction, the 1TB SN850 is a 5300MB/s write speed drive.
The 500GB one is 4100MB/s and the 2TB one is 5100MB/s.
Yeah, for some reason the 2TB drive is slower, and that might cause confusion.
Really? If that's the case that makes no sense
I suppose if write is what your looking at needs to be firecuda aorus sabrent. Firecuda testing best with durability for pc users in reviews I've seen.
But when do they release the firmware update for SSD support?
Worst would be the end of september but no further.
How do you know
@@EfecanYSL ok, if that is true, then I would be happy. Ordered the WD and it should arrive beginning September.
Also, is a recommended overall to keep the SSD expansion cover off, in order to provide more ventilation and airflow? Or is it not worth it because of possible dust buildup?
From what I’ve heard the cover helps protect it from the heat in the rest of the system
WRONG, Put cover back on
@@deanlynch11811 wrong? I was asking which to do
@@BDreGaming Put cover back on
I have the SN850 1TB. I’m about 90% full. Looking to upgrade to the 2TB SN850 or Firecuda 2-4TB once the prices start to come down.
Damn already lol
Hopefully these ssds get cheaper
I am more than willing to pay the money for the Firecuda. At the moment the Sabrent is over $100 a better price. And I can get a Sabrent sooner than the Firecuda via Amazon. Is there any reason why I should not get the Sabrent.
Great vid as always. Question, I’m going to go for firecuda 2tb firecuda, am I best buying the heat sink model or 3rd party heat sink. Have you tested this one with both 3rd party and firecudas?
I have the SSD but when can I install it
Same here! When does Sony end the beta testing and release a patch for everyone wanting to install these SSDs?
@@orestesdd that's what I wanna know. I'm sick of transferring games around
@@labelskater613 know how you feel there. Ive got the ssd but cant install it yet 🤨
Probably not until the end of summer earliest. SSD testing is going well but the 3D audio testing has been hit-and-miss from what I'm hearing
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In my PC, samsung 980 pro 1 Tb scores 7200mbps read amd 5100mbps write every single day.. And this is with 58% space used and latest firmware installed.
Dont know you updated the firmware before using it with PS5.. I've been using this drive for over 6 months now( bought 2 in sale for pc and ps5) and its been rock solid..
Best top 5 video review I've watched in a long time, top job man. Seagate vs. WD was racking my brain for ages, but the Seagate was my drive of choice 😎... Write speed was the clincher!
Hi Thanks for very intressting info. What do You think about T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special
no moving parts like a hdd can really see banging the boxes together causing any problems
Where did you buy your firecuda 530 from? I bought my firecuda 530 2tb with heat sink from Amazon from the link you put in the description should I cancel it or keep it do you think Amazon will give me a real product or a fake ?
Which ssd with heatsink do you recommend to be the best?
Is the formatting for the internal drive different to if it is external? Can you take the drive out of the m.2 slot and put in an enclosure and use external or vice versa?
I'd take the man who hates the gulls as gospel rather then some big tech review website.
The seagulls are cool, exactly my humor 😉
Ssd tidak perlu update kah hanya terus pasang sahaja pada slot ssd ps5 kah
Just sub my guy you’re a very intelligent well spoken person
Could you please do another top 5 early next year? I feel the number of SSD's for Ps5 will explode by February 2022.
when PS5 system software update internal M.2 SSD expansion feature will be enabled in greece ?
Thx for the nice comparison mate. Keep up the good work. I just have one question, Is there any reason you gave a better rank to Samsung 980 pro compared to Aorus 7000, even though Aorus has better write and read speed ?
I whant the aorus but the lower IOPS Makes me over thinking it is it Not so fast like the Other ones? Because they have 500K-1M IOPS
ssd m 2 heatsink thermal pads good or not? it is better to buy high performance pads or not?
The benchmark reading after installing the SSD seems to be a bit random. I put in my 980 Pro and the speed was only rated at 5560 MB/s but ai then tried it on my PC and it shows up as 6700MB/s using crystal disk benchmark.
That is because the PS5 has a different benchmark than a PC benchmark - the PS5 has different target points, where as CD and ATTO are much more tailored to SPECIFIC test setups that you pick OR are set to maximum derivations - eg seq read and 4K random IOPS. Al these different tests are valid, they just need to be read in the correct context. Cheers for watching buddy
@@nascompares Thanks for the explanation. I was thinking about whether I should return it for the SN 850 but after watching your comparison video it doesn’t seem worth the hassle.
i also got 980 Pro 2tb it saw the same number 5560 but work great happy i got for $300
@@sanye4k There is a firmware update to increase it now if you have a PC you can use to use date it
Needed this it's either Cuda or the 2nd one
Just love this guy... and the seaguls xD
Don't bring them into this...
Which heatsink do you recommend for the Firecuda 530?
I wonder if you are going to do this again, one year later?
Did I buy the wrong SSD ? Just picked up the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB after installing it boots up telling an expansion has been detected in the slot and to power off the PS5 and remove then restart PS5
been watching your recent video about this topic and i was to decide on an ssd to buy
I just bought the Aorus and am pretty happy with that purchase.
It's a solid choice, no arguements
I bought after watching this video yesterday. Thanks for your help and patients explaining the many variations of these SSDs. New subscriber.. 👍🏾
In Australia, the chepaest 2tb WD sn850 with heatsink I could find is $766 while the equivalent firecuda 530 model is $755. Mark Cerny recommendation effect I wonder?
I couldn't get either the Firecuda or the WD with heatsink but could still get the Aorus at a bargain so I went and got the 2tb version for the faster write rate than the 1tb version. No regrets, whatsoever!...
So does write speed matter for someone like me who only plays games and has no interest in storing other things on my PS5?
When you move a game to it it might matter a little bit, but compared to downloading games / patches or the BD disc read speeds all of these drives are lightning fast.
Just tell everyone to buy the western digital sn850 with heat sink and jobs done
Firecuda 530 with heatsink is my go-to gaming SSD and im picking it for my ps5. unfortunately no BETA update in my region yet :D
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is Wd Black Sn850 worth?
Can you do a video of the cheapest SSD expansions for PS5 that will still work?
Poor person detected 😂
@@kolz4ever1980 don’t be a loser lmfao
@@DJKobeOnTheBeat I'm not the poor person looking for cheap stuff so...
Please try PATRIOT VIPER VP4300
Yeah sabrent I also associate with enclosures, cuz that's the enclosure my one terabyte Samsung external SSD is in!
I got the wd_black but 1tb
Does anyone know if it's safe to pre fit my SSD before the update goes live or not? Also is it better to keep the cover on or leave off?
Don't prefit! Your console won't start. Also, put the cover on. It was build for a reason!
@@Astristul yeah popular opinion seems to be to protect it from external dust and heat coming the rest of the console. Will definitely be leaving it on thanks. Just need the blooming update to drop already!
I got the 2TB Aorus 7000s
Does anyone knkow when the official ssd expansion update will release? I bought my ssd early to avoid the incoming scalpers But I wasn't selected for the beta program
Give it a month
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quality/performance/price , the samung 980pro is the best, currently in my country the 980pro 2tb cost only 349, the firecuda 530 here cost 447 , 100bucks more than the 980pro, definitely don´t worth it paying 100 more.
i will buy right now the 980pro 2tb, amazing nvme and 2tb for only 349
I went with WD Black just 1 TB, but works great! I mean the guy that made the PS5 is using it....so yeah. ALL THAT BEING SAID: we live in a world where it's pretty ridiculous trying to find computer parts FOR SANE PRICES. I definitely saved money getting a 3rd party Heat Sink.
After shelling out $500 for my PS5, about 6 games at $70 each, 3 controllers at about $75 each, charging base for those controllers, external ssd for my PS4 games, and the PS5 headset… I was absolutely NOT looking forward to spending $1,000 on any internal ssd. WD Black it is 🤷🏾♂️
A thousand? lol what
@@VaydaladaVodalada that’s how much I found the Seagate Firecuda 4TB for. As much as I want the best SSD on the market, I seriously have to consider how much I’ve spent on a PS5 already. No thanks lol
i hope the ssd prices will not increase because of the ps5 update
I have 3 SSD's of 1TB each of Samsung Pro 980. For my PS5, I'll buy a new SSD. I'll wait the next releases
Hi
I just got my PS5 on Tuesday and my WD 2TB SSD just today. Haven’t turn on my PS5 but I was wondering if I can install the SSD before I turn on the PS5 for the first time or do I need to update the PS5 first?
You can update it today when the update comes out before installing the ssd
Sony don't even quote a recommended write speed for the expansion SSD. It is not as important as the read speed. PS5 games need to read data quickly but they don't need to write data as often, only to save games. Whether this could be an issue with auto-saves during open world games remains to be seen but I suspect that internal RAM is still used as a cache as that is much faster even than SSDs. No-one knows how fast the console SSD writes on PS5 but my guess is that it is not very fast and much slower than most of these M.2 NVMe SSDs tested here. The only time the write speed will matter is when copying or moving games from and to the expansion SSD and that is something that you are doing going to be doing often on a per-game basis. Consoles read game data 99% of the time.
The expansion SSD also cannot not be used for saving photos and videos and I suspect that will never change because it is an operating system level feature that Sony can only control from the console SSD storage because that is the same in every PS5. If they allowed video footage to be saved to the expansion SSD then it could cause problems if the SSD's write speeds are too slow so I do not think Sony will ever change that. Sony still don't allow for two external storage devices to be connected so transferring data from one drive to another, something very easy to do even on Xbox One X, is not possible on PS5. Sony rarely go above and beyond the call of duty on their consoles unlike Microsoft (who support multiple external drives, background transfers, VRR, ALLM, etc); they typically just stick with whatever works.
I heard Sabrina loses health fast. 1% a month according to another youtuber who said 980pro samsung lost 1% in 6 months...
Take a air riffle to them seagulls 🤣 preordered the seagate firecuda 530 with heatsink awaiting a delivery date these things will go out of stock fast!
@luke emery where did you order from?
@@brod3rick870 everywhere seems to be sold out
@@luke8K I ordered the 2TB from newsegg but wanted with heatsink
The problem is you are just going off specs. The PS5 might not give you the full amount of read and write and iops.
With my experience with Seagate the external HDDs ruined my ps pro internal HDD I had to buy a new one....never again will I buy Seagate.
I don't agree with that data saving part. The internal SSD usually should be empty, except for the savegames and apps. Everyone should avoid installing games on the internal SSD. Use the M2 instead! Think about it, when the internal SSD will fail, well ... you can throw your entire console into the trash bin. But if the M2 fails, you can replace it and continue using the console without any problem.
Problem is that you can't store game saves on an added SSD, so yes it would save you game install times, buy saves are more important.
Realistically, the built-in SSD will not fail for a long time unless there's a fault with it or somehow it gets regularly used out of spec
So I received my WD 1TB disk, now I can sit and look at it until Sony decides to release their firmware. Ridiculous!!!!
good news tomorrow for you lucky
xpg s70
WD and Seagate, screw the rest....
If anyone thinks Mark Cerney bought a drive with his tweet is really gullible. Its commercial pr to give confidence that a product fully tested is available. This video suggests firecuda as the top pick. But at the time of this commercial move by Mark Cerney Seagate was not available to buy. Like Robbie says. Make up your own opinion based on what is important to you. For me future proof yourself, 530 no doubt.
How is the 530 future proof compared to the others? They all read games about the same in all his tests.
@@D-NastyNoise in all the videos in this channel he talks to endurance not just flat our performance. Seagate offers fastest specs tick.
Seagate has 0.7DWPD. All the others range from 0.3 to 0.4. Its not about just the life but the blocks on the nand wear over use and time. If you have higher endurance your ssd will perform to its top level for longer. And...in the video Seagates write is superior 6900MB. Complete peace of mind. Its being dubbed the best pc and ps5 ssd in the market today but only recently released. Thus full package = future proof. Hope this helps.
@@phildavis8732 Well hopefully it will get replenished, because that and the WD_BLACK with heatsink have been difficult. I decided to just snag a Gigabyte aorus 7000 1tb for $195. I think it will do a great job for my needs.
@@D-NastyNoise not quite sure what you mean with your replenished comment?Reality is. All these 7gb parts are decent. FireCuda just has the highest endurance by a distance. For me cost isn't a concern performance and peace of mind. Enjoy your ps5 buddy.
@@phildavis8732 and when samsung released their new gen 5 drive with 176 layer NAND(expected start of next year but could be end of this year when Intel mobos with pcie 5.0 are released)? Will you still consider your drive "futureproof"?
No need to upgrade storage on any of these “next gen” consoles since there are only a handful of truly next gen games.
3 on ps5 and 0 on series x, and they are all single player games.
After im done I just delete them.
If i want ti play again i will download again.
U ain’t nothing but a broke boy boy boy
I think they might be his picks 🤦♂️
Is this what it comes to he has to defend himself before anything else? People are pathetic. If your offended go play with your toys somewhere else.
bUt xBoX iS eAsIeR!!!!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Lol. But but I don't know how to use a screwdriver.
why is this dude so atractive?? 😳 he can install his ssd in my PS5 if he wanted to.