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With a PS5, is it advisable to put a thermal pad in between the WD SN850 with heatsink and the the metal SSD cover? Is there any thermal benefit? If so, would it be better to modify the PNY XLR8 SSD cover and use it?
I know this is not about a NAS, but after watching multiple videos from NASCompares on Youtube about upgrading the PS5 SSD and using different heatsinks, I figured if anyone would know the answer, it would be him.
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The thermal performance of the WD SN850 NVMe SSD with a heatsink and a thermal pad may be improved by using a thermal pad in between the SSD and the metal SSD cover of the PS5. The thermal pad will help to improve the thermal conductivity between the SSD and the metal cover, which will help to dissipate heat more effectively. However, it's not necessary to put a thermal pad in between the WD SN850 with heatsink and the metal SSD cover, it would depend on the thermal performance of the setup.
The PNY XLR8 SSD cover is a metal cover designed to replace the stock plastic cover of the PS5 SSD. It is designed to provide better thermal performance by increasing the surface area of the SSD cover, which will help to dissipate heat more effectively. It's up to you if you want to use it or not, if you're not experiencing thermal throttling issues with your current setup, it may not be necessary to change it.
It's worth noting that the thermal performance of the PS5 SSD is also affected by other factors such as airflow and ambient temperature. If you're concerned about thermal performance, it's a good idea to keep your PS5 in a well-ventilated area and make sure that the air vents on the console are not blocked.
