PS5 Pro Taken Apart. Inside, Smaller Cooling Than in Original PS5

As a long-time gaming enthusiast who has seen his fair share of console generations come and go, I must say that the recent reveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro has left me quite intrigued. The Brazilian tech channel TAG’s disassembly video was a fascinating peek into the inner workings of Sony’s latest offering.


Through receiving PlayStation 5 Pro by some YouTubers and journalists, we’ve gained valuable insights into its specifications and new features. We’ve even had a sneak peek under the hood after disassembling the PS5 Pro. Some notable aspects include an accessible CMOS battery and a smaller fan design.

PS5 Pro with a smaller fan

A Brazilian tech channel TAG recently shared a video revealing the internal design of the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro model. The footage suggests that this upgraded console not only offers superior performance but also boasts a more robust physical structure. The designers have made it simpler to access the CMOS battery, which was once tricky to reach, and the highlight is the enhanced cooling system.

In simpler terms, the enhanced PS5 model boasts more heat dissipation channels, helping it cool down more effectively inside. YouTuber Spawn Wave highlighted this during his video discussion. Previously, the standard PlayStation 5 experienced high memory temperatures, potentially impacting its performance. It’s plausible that the cooling system improvement could be due to a smaller fan.

TAG pointed out that the fan from the standard PS5 is larger than the one in the PS5 Pro. However, an improved cooling system in the latter allows for a smaller fan to perform just as effectively. Interestingly enough, this also applies to the Xbox Series X model without a drive, where size doesn’t always equate to better performance in terms of heat dissipation.

Regarding the Microsoft console mentioned earlier, it was observed that an energy-efficient chip was employed, resulting in less heat production. Consequently, the steam chamber was swapped for a traditional cooling system featuring heat pipes. Remarkably, even with this change, the heat dissipation is intended to be as effective as in the initial Xbox Series X.

In both instances, we’re focusing on enhancing the console design through optimization. Spawn Wave noted that the build quality has improved significantly in recent times, reducing physical issues with devices almost entirely. However, it’s the firmware that seems to be causing more problems nowadays, which could potentially be addressed by Sony and Microsoft with their next-generation consoles.

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2024-11-04 17:02