SABRENT PS5 Heatsink

If you're running a high-speed NVMe SSD and want to keep temperatures in check, the SABRENT Rocket Heatsink is a must-have. It’s well-built, easy to install, and does a great job at dissipating heat during heavy workloads. The aluminum construction feels premium and sturdy, and the design is sleek enough to fit into most builds without interfering with other components. It comes with thermal pads and a mounting bracket, making installation straightforward—even for first-time builders. After installing it on my M.2 2280 SSD, I noticed a significant drop in operating temperatures, especially during gaming and file transfers. This not only improves performance but also helps extend the lifespan of the drive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to protect their SSD and maintain optimal performance!

I upgraded my PS5 storage using this Sabrent heatsink, and I’m thoroughly impressed. The aluminum build is solid, and installation—while fiddly at first—was manageable and precise once the SSD clamp was removed. The heatsink replaces the original cover and maintains the PS5’s designed airflow paths, ensuring active cooling rather than trapping heat under a passive plate. Thermal tests reported by reviewers confirm that this heatsink significantly lowers drive temperatures compared to generic models. Its fit accommodates both 2280 and extended 22110 SSD sizes, with uniform pressure that keeps performance stable. On the rare occasion a user experiences SSD bowing, a supplemental thermal pad beneath the board helps maintain balance. For roughly $20, you get one of the most effective and thoughtfully engineered SSD cooling solutions available for the PS5. If you’re planning a high-speed PCIe 4.0 upgrade on Sony’s console, this is the heatsink you should consider first.

I have two of these heatsinks for the two NVMe SSD drives I have in my desktop computer. The heatsinks perform very well and I've never had to worry about high SSD temperatures while I've had them. Putting the m.2/NVMe drive in the heatsink is a pretty easy process, though you will want to make sure the adhesive on the thermal gel is pressed together tightly so that the drive doesn't slide around as you're mounting the drive and heatsink on the motherboard. As a bonus, the heatsink itself has an interesting aesthetic that you might spend time staring at if you have a transparent glass panel computer case like I do. A minor quibble I have is that the heatsink doesn't come with an m.2 screw, so you will have to get one separately (and make sure the m.2 screw fits your motherboard as well!). You will also want to look up how to mount an m.2 drive and screw if this is your first time installing an m.2 style SSD -- it will save you some frustration. The instructions that come with the heatsink don't explain exactly what to do to mount the m.2 screw, so it can be slightly confusing. The key is to screw the m.2 screw and washer into the end of the m.2 drive/heatsink first before mounting it on the motherboard. Overall, I would recommend this heatsink. It does a good job of keeping your m.2 drive cool -- just make sure you know how to install it!

Easy to install. Using a western digital 2tb HD. I use the system for a few hours with no issues after this installed. I didn't take any detailed temperature measurements. Rather be safe than sorry. As long as the price is competitive under 14 bucks this is a good product.

Helps keep the heat manageable in your PS5. Fits exactly like it should. Great value and quality material.

a decently little heatsink, it was a bit pricey but if it works then its fine. super easy to install, you can have it installed in under 5 mins. the sink is pretty thick to move the heat away from the drive. it should improve your speed, or at the very least keep the drive from bottle necking.

Seems to be working great , easy to install. It couldn’t possibly get any easier. Look great I wish every upgrade could be so straightforward.

Pros: ++ Packaging was excellent. (Everything is seated in foam securely.) ++ Craftsmanship of heat sink is of quality. (Nothing looked or felt cheap.) ++ Temps went down from 75c to around 55c. ++ Easy to assemble and install ++ No real fitment issues Cons: -- Supplied screw is a bit too long. (SSD w/ heat sink was loose after installation.) -- May interfere with your motherboard depending on type of motherboard and your drive. - Overall: Everything was packaged well and the build quality is really good. The kit includes: 1x bottom plate w/ thermal pad 1x top plate Heatsink w/ thermal pad 4x Heatsink screws 1x M.2 mounting screw 1x Extra thermal pad for single sided drives 1x Screw Driver 1x Instruction Booklet As for the temps, they came down 20 degrees C. Passmark Performance Test showed a score of 10,900 before and over 14,000 after installation, just by running cooler! The SSD/Heatsink combo was easy to install and the kit even includes an extra thermal pad for single sided M.2 SSD's like I have. (What this means is, when the heatsink is assembled around the drive, there still may be a gap. The extra thermal pad makes up that gap, so full contact can be made. If you have a dual sided drive, you wont need the extra pad.) PLEASE READ - Things you should know AND purchase along with this heat sink: 1.) As stated above, the M.2 mounting screw supplied is too long. After installation, the drive was pretty loose. (I remedied this by installing a small silicone washer I made from a spare part I had lying around to take up the slack.) Just type "M.2 mounting kit" in the Amazon search bar and it will show you various kits with plastic washers. You will only need one or two washers, so just order the cheapest kit and problem solved. (~$5.00) 2.) BE AWARE that the heat sink can interfere with the surface mount components on your MoBo. I did a few test fits and noticed the bottom of the heat sink was showing very faint ware marks from a resistor it was just barely touching. (I temporarily remedied this by putting some Scotch Tape on the Mobo over the resistor to prevent a potential short, but I don't recommend it for long term.) Just type "Kapton Tape" in the Amazon search bar. Kapton Tape is heat resistant, electrically insulated and is used all over the tech industry. It will stand up to the heat over time. (~$5.00 also.) Other than that, I hope those two pieces of important info helps you out. I really like this Sabrent Heatsink and I'm happy with it. Just purchase the Kapton Tape and an M.2 mounting kit with washers and you will be set.