Sony’s PlayStation5 is the latest-gen console of choice for millions of gamers worldwide, as it’s praised for its hardware specs and wide range of exclusive games. Despite its impressive hardware specifications that allow for a powerful gaming performance, the PS5 only comes installed with an internal custom 825GB SSD out of the box. However, when taking into account the space taken up by the system software plus the sheer amount of space required for running today’s triple-A games (with most exceeding 100GB), you’ll quickly run out of space. That’s why Sony introduced the ability to install an internal SSD into the PS5 to expand its storage. For that, the PS5 now features one expansion SSD slot specifically designed to fit a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 SSD that can reach a minimum read speed of 5,500MB/s, for which that SSD’s capacity can range from 250GB up to 8TB. When adding an internal SSD to your PS5 for extra storage, Sony recommends fitting that secondary SSD with a cooling structure such as a heat sink for effective heat dissipation to prevent speed throttling (especially during times of intense use) and ensuring your console’s performance isn’t affected by rising temperatures. For that, consider using the SK hynix Haechi H01 Heat Sink, designed specifically for the PlayStation 5.
The SK hynix Haechi H01 is an SSD heat sink for the PS5 which features a CNC machined aluminum surface area that’s 2.3x larger than that of a standard M.2 SSD heat sink, while also integrating a customized 1.5W/mk thermal pad that effectively maintains low system temperatures up to a maximum temperature of just 96.2°F instead of 200.4°F when not using a heat sink, thus ensuring a smoother and faster gameplay and also a longer lifespan for your PS5. It offers a quick and easy installation requiring just one screw and features compatibility with the PS5 CFI-1000, CFI-1100 and CFI-1200 models.
Named after the mythological Korean lion-like beast that safeguards against fire (the Haechi), this powerful and innovative heat sink is tailored for high-performance gaming and can maintain stable performance by balancing fast speed and heat generation, effectively preventing system overheating for your PS5, especially when paired with SK hynix’s newly launched high-performance Platinum P41 PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, for which the SK hynix Haechi H01 aims to maximize its cooling performance.
The SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD is powered by an industry-leading 176-layer NAND flash memory, supports impressive read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,500MB/s, and is available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB formats.
Keep in mind that the SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD has to be purchased separately.
Now, let’s have a closer look at the SK hynix Haechi H01, see exactly how this SSD heat sink for the PS5 is designed to work and how it can help improve the performance of your PlayStation 5.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, this SSD heat sink for the PS5 has a super slim footprint, measuring just 50.39 inches long by 13.07 inches wide by just 4.21 inches thick (128 x 33.2 x 10.7 mm), and is also ultra-lightweight, weighing only 2.82 oz. (80 g).
The SK hynix Haechi H01 Heat Sink also packs an extremely durable construction, as its body is entirely built out of aluminum in order to provide it with a super-effective means of heat dissipation.
More specifically, its body is crafted using advanced CNC machining technology, for which it features a CNC machined aluminum surface area measuring 4,000mm² that’s rated to be 2.3x larger than that of a standard M.2 SSD heat sink (which in comparison typically have a significantly smaller surface area of just 1,760mm²), allowing it to provide superior temperature regulation for your PS5.
In addition, the bottom side of the heat sink also comes integrated with a customized thermal pad made of a special Thermal Interface Material (TIM) that makes it resistant to deformation caused by heat and stress, thereby enhancing the heat sink’s durability.
The SK hynix Haechi H01’s customized thermal pad is rated to have a thermal conductivity of 1.5W/mk, which makes this SSD heat sink capable of effectively maintaining low system temperatures up to a maximum temperature of just 96.2°F instead of 200.4°F when not using a heat sink.
The integration of its customized 1.5W/mk thermal pad ultimately ensures a smoother and faster gameplay along with a longer lifespan for your PS5.
INSTALLATION & COMPATIBILITY
When it comes to installing this SK hynix Haechi H01 Heat Sink, its installation process is quick and easy, as it requires just one screw to fit it into your PlayStation 5.
To install it, simply remove the protective film from its thermal pad, and then carefully install the heat sink over the SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD.
Once that’s done, all there’s left to do is to secure the heat sink onto the SSD by using the standard screw that comes pre-installed into your PS5’s secondary SSD (and heat sink) slot.
As for its compatibility, know that this SSD heat sink is designed to be compatible with the PS5 CFI-1000, CFI-1100 and CFI-1200 models.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
If you’re interested in purchasing the SK hynix Haechi H01 Heat Sink, know that each unit is priced at just $19.99, and each purchase also comes accompanied by a 1-Year Warranty. You can order it directly from SK hynix’s Amazon shopping page.
For those interested in buying the SK hynix Platinum P41 SSD (sold separately), know that the 500GB model is priced at $82.99, the 1TB model at $129.99, and the 2TB model at $179.95. You can purchase it via SK hynix’s respective Amazon page.
