Thermalright heatsinks for a PS5 SSD
Standalone M.2 heatsinks for the PS5 on Amazon.co.uk
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Thermalright's M.2 heatsinks are PC parts. Its slim plates can suit a PS5; its tall tower coolers cannot. 31 are in stock new, from £4.39. Sony's limits apply to the assembled pair, drive plus heatsink: 11.25mm of thickness and 25mm of width.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
The limits a PS5 heatsink has to meet
| Dimension | Limit |
|---|---|
| Drive plus heatsink, total | Up to 11.25mm |
| Above the board | Up to 8.0mm |
| Below the board | Up to 2.45mm |
| Width | Up to 25mm |
From Sony's M.2 SSD requirements. A bare M.2 drive is about 2.2 to 3.5mm thick, which leaves roughly 7mm for a top heatsink and its pad.
What to look for
Check the stated height. Thermalright's tower-style M.2 coolers are several times the PS5's limit.
These are listed on the strength of their own product titles, not on measurements of ours. Prices here run from £4.39 upward. Look for a stated assembled height on the listing, and pass over any that do not give one.
Height in the table is the figure printed in the listing's own title or feature list. A cooler bought separately sits on top of the drive, so the limit that applies to it is Sony's 8.0mm above the board: 8.0mm or under earns Fits PS5, 8.0mm to 11.25mm is flagged Check total height with your drive, and more than 11.25mm is Too tall. Of the 31 listed today, 0 fit, 0 need checking against your drive, 22 are too tall and 9 state no height. Remember that the drive's chips and the pad share that 8.0mm with the cooler. A heatsink right at the limit is only safe if its stated height already counts them.
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Frequently asked questions
How much room is there for a heatsink in the PS5 bay?
For a cooler you add yourself, 8.0mm: that is Sony's allowance above the board, shared with the drive's chips and the thermal pad. The 11.25mm figure is the limit for the drive and cooler as a whole.
What is the lowest price on this page right now?
Thermalright TR-M.2 2280 TYPE A G Heatsink for SSD Cooling M.2 2280 H... at £4.39, with a stated height of 13mm, as of 21 October 2026.
Are thermal pads necessary?
Yes. Without a pad there is an air gap and the heatsink does little. Use the pad supplied, at the thickness intended, and remember to peel off its protective film.
Will a heatsink make my PS5 SSD faster?
No. It stops the drive slowing down when it gets hot during long transfers. Peak speed is unchanged.
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