‘Silent upgrade’ to the PS5 Slim delivers Pro console's groovy heatsink design to the cheaper models — improves thermals and reliability

Sony has quietly upgraded the PS5 Slim with a grooved heatsink design similar to the one found in the Pro model, improving thermals and reliability. This upgrade, spotted by console modder Modyfikator89, is hailed as a significant improvement for the PS5 Slim, enhancing longevity and stability. The new cooling system is expected to address issues like metal leaks that affected older PS5 models. The refined heatsink design aims to prevent dry spots and oxidation, potentially resolving past cooling system problems. This upgrade is seen as a major engineering victory, making the PS5 Slim the most stable option currently available.