PlayStation 5 and Heatsink SSDs Explained - Kingston Technology
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Why does the PS5’s SSD need a heatsink? The data read or written to any SSD requires electricity to move through the device, and this produces heat. For optimum performance, a cooling structure such as a heatsink is recommended. But what is a heatsink?
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PlayStation 5 and Heatsink SSDs Explained - Kingston Technology
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PlayStation 5 and Heatsink SSDs Explained - Kingston Technology