Big titles such as "ELDEN RING" and "HORIZONFW" one after another.10 M.2 SSD selections for PS5 titles that are increasingly increasing

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　More than a year has passed since PlayStation 5 (PS5) appeared.After installing some game titles, some readers may be worried that the storage capacity has been reduced.[See another image about this article] The storage capacity of PS5 is about 1TB in the early days, but the capacity that can be used to install the game data is about 667..2GB.The capacity of the game title depends on the title, but the game itself is more than 80GB and the digital deluxe edition requires a capacity of about 160GB, given the "HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST" released on February 18.Although the most recent "Elden Ring" has not revealed the clear capacity of the PS5 version, it is apparent to see the Xbox and PC versions more than 50GB.It is painful to download these titles many times, and installing multiple big titles tends to be insufficient.So what is worrisome is the storage expansion.In addition to external storage, M up to PS5 storage.It also supports 2 SSDs.External storage continues from PS4, but reading the game data is inevitably slow.On the other hand, m.2 SSD has the speed of reading close to the storage of the PS5 itself, and if you want to play the game with gorigori, M.2 SSD is recommended.So this time, M, recommended for PS5.2 Look at SSD.■ M used for PS5.2 Basic knowledge M for selecting SSD.2 SSDs are becoming popular, and the size is up to 110m.The spread is progressing first in the computer area, M.2 SSDs themselves are distributed.However, in the case of PS5, there are the following requirements.The above is available in PS5 in PlayStation support.2 SSD requirements.M.2 In order to select SSD, the important word is "PCI-Express Gen4X4 compatible M..2 NVME SSD (Key M) "and" Sequential loading speed 5,500MB/sec or more ". It is important to match the connection standard and a certain reading performance, and may not be available on the PS5 side if not satisfied. For this reason, a preliminary investigation is required, but there are many non -familiar terms, and recently many products include explanations such as PS5 compatible. Anyway, it would be nice to use the characters such as PS5 compatible and 7000MB/sec as a landmark. It is recommended to consider the capacity from 500GB or 1TB. This is based on the balance between price and capacity. Roughly divided into 250GB, 500GB, 1TB (or 960GB), 2TB, 4TB, a lineup of 2TB, 250GB quickly, the capacity is not enough, and the 2TB and 4TB are still purely high (PS5 can be purchased. ) From such a balance, 500GB or 1TB is safe. ■ Let's consider from 1TB capacity.2 SSDs will be introduced. The 1TB version is introduced, but there are 500GB and 2TB capacity, and many products have a heat sink in advance. In the case of a PC, it is more convenient to keep the storage exposed, but in the case of PS5, there is a condition such as the height of the heat sink vice versa, so it is necessary to choose from the heat sink first. The factors that may affect the PS5 game play feel are about sequential reading speed, and there are few products that meet the requirements at this time. This is simply because, when viewed from "sequential reading speed 5,500MB/second or more", it only applies about 7,000 to 7,300MB/sec, sequential loading speed for high -end environments. Therefore, while consulting with your wallet, it is a good idea to decide on a maker that looks (although it becomes invisible when installed), or a manufacturer that is taking care of the PC side. It should be noted that the sequential reading speed described in each product is the catalog specification, which is a measurement result in the PC environment. In the case of PS5, the trend is not so that it is not exactly the same, but the operation has been confirmed. □ WD_BLACK SN850 NVME SSD with Heatsink ・ Price: around 24,000 yen/sequential loading speed: Up to 7,000 MB/second heat sink has been attached, and can be set on PS5 as it is opened. The heat sink design, which has a different route from other manufacturers, is also characteristic. □ ADATA PREMIER SSD for Gamers 1TB/Price: around 24,000 yen/sequential loading speed: Up to 7,400MB/second heat sink will be attached for yourself, but it comes with a manual, and the PS5 installation explanation is also ants. According to ADATA verification, the sequential loading speed on PS5 is up to 6,100MB. The sequential loading speed of the storage capacity of 512GB is up to 7,200MB/sec. □ NEXTORAGE NEM-PA 1TB ・ Price: around 29,000 yen ・ Sequential loading speed: Up to 7,300MB/sec, heat sinks have been attached, and high heat dissipation can be expected. It also appeals to PS5 compatible, and comes with an installation manual on PS5. □ SAMSUNG SSD 980 Pro with HeatSink 1TB ・ Price: around 20,000 yen/sequential loading speed: Up to 7,000MB/second PC Made in Samsung M MM.2 SSD.The above link is a model with a heat sink, and a model that does not come with a heat sink is also sold together, so I would like to check it carefully when purchasing.□ Seagate Firecuda 530 1TB Heat Sink version/Price: around 28,000 yen/sequential loading speed: Up to 7,300MB/second SEAGATE A model with a dedicated heat sink attached to the popular product Firecuda 530.There are some models that do not come with a heat sink, but this product is recommended for PS5, which is less troublesome (I love you on a PC)..2 SSD Part 1).□ GIGABYTE AORUS GEN4 7000S 1TB/Price: 29,000 yen ・ Square loading speed: Up to 7000MB/sec) This also uses a specially developed heat sink (M, which I love on PC.2 SSD Part 2). The 500GB version is only a version without a heat sink. □ XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 1TB ・ Price around 19,000 yen ・ Sequential loading speed: Up to 7,400MB/second heat sinks are included, but just stick it so that the board can be hidden beautifully, so it is compared to the PS5 installation difficulty. And berry easy. According to XPG verification, the sequential reading speed when connected to PS5 is up to 6,100MB/s. □ Crucial P5 Plus 1TB SSD PCIE GEN4 ・ Price: around 18,000 yen ・ Sequential loading speed: Up to 6,600MB/sec, the only catalog specifications are 7,000 MB/second, but the only sequential reading speed is reduced. It is affordable. The first feature is that "SSD heat sink that complies with the performance required by PS5". ■ If you prepare a heat sink yourself, only the storage is ants! The above eight products are all set or bundled with heat sinks, but here is a product where only storage is confirmed on PS5. Of course, it is necessary to prepare a heat sink separately, but most of the heat sinks that meet the PS5 requirements, so if you want to install it more like DIY while measuring the size, check it out. Recently, it has become a third -party product, but there are some heat sink optimized for PS5. Even if you want to try them, M.2 SSD -only products will be convenient.□ KIOXIA Exceria Pro SSD 1TB/Price: around 22,000 yen ・ Sequential loading speed: Up to 7,300MB/sec, so it is not necessary to choose a heat sink that wraps the entire storage, making it easier to find a heat sink that meets the PS5 requirements.I love me on my PC M.2 SSD Part 3).In addition, since there are many names similar to the lineup, check the characters such as PCI-Express Gen4x4 properly.□ CFD sales PG4VNZ series 1TB/Price: around 19,000 yen ・ Sequential reading speed: Up to 7,000MB/second PC, popular series from price performance ratio.This is also a one -sided implementation, and it is easy to choose a heat sink.Only Amazon has a model with heat sink.□ ELECGEAR PS5 NVME SSD Heat Sink EL-P5C ・ Price: A dedicated heat sink designed with just fit on a frame of around 3,300 yen.I want to use it in conjunction with the heat sink non -included model introduced earlier.The fact that such an interesting heat sink comes up as an option is also the charm of a model with a heat sink.© Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc./ © 2022 FROMSOFTWARE, Inc.© 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe.Developed by Guerrilla.HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST IST IS ARISTERED Trademark or Trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

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