DexterKZE TEAM
Hey guys! The PS4 is still loads of people's main console, so here's how to make it feel new again.
SSD UPGRADE
Every PS4 has a 2.5-inch SATA bay, so an internal SATA SSD is the way to go.
• Crucial MX500 1TB: the budget favourite, around $80–90
• Samsung 870 EVO: the premium choice
• WD_Black P40 1TB: the usual external USB pick, around $210
Prices change a lot, so check before you buy. Loading times drop noticeably, especially on the PS4 Pro.
STOP THE FAN NOISE
Most overheating and loud fans come from dust and dried-out thermal paste. Paste dries out after about 3 to 5 years. The fix: open it up, vacuum the heatsink and fan, clean off the old paste with isopropyl alcohol and put fresh paste on. iFixit has a full guide.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
• Is an SSD worth it on a PS4 Pro, given its older SATA connection?
• Have you ever repasted a PS4? Did it actually make it quieter?
• What upgrades have you done to yours? Photos welcome!
Sources: GamesRadar, iFixit
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— Dexter
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