PS5 teardown: Next-gen console's 'Liquid Metal' cooling explained

PlayStation's official YouTube channel surprised fans recently when it shared a teardown video of its latest PS5 console. Fans have to wait back a few days after console is launched in order to watch YouTubers make teardown video of device, however, this time around, it was company itself giving 'an up-close and personal look at console hardware'. Check out video below -

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PS5 Teardown video

Before console was opened up to reveal tech it houses inside, vice president of mechanical design for PlayStation, Yasuhiro Ootori revealed ports PS5 supports. console comes with two USB ports in front, coupled with USB-A and USB-C which is capable of 10GBPS. back of device features two USB-A ports along with an ernet jack, power connecter and an HDMI port. However, one of key features of PS5 console is implementation of Liquid Metal cooling. Read below to kw what new system cooling method is -

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PS5 Liquid Metal cooling explained

Liquid Metal is an alloy made out of metals like gallium and indium. It is in liquid form at room temperatures, allowing it to have greater rmal conductivity compared to rmal pastes which are considered an industry standard. In PS5, Liquid Metal sits right between processor and heatsink, which allows console to remain cool during extended hours of gameplay processing. 

Liquid Cooling is rar a niche amid hardware enthusiasts, used in PC-builds to max out its performance. Thus, its implementation in a mainstream console like PS5 is admirable as its installation in a device is t simple. Liquid Metal already comes with a high manufacturing cost which is later burdened with a tricky application process and risk of electrical conduction.

Im courtesy - Still from PS5 Teardown: An up-close and personal look at console hardware

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While device teardown video might have come as a treat to many of PS5 fans, it also comes along with a warning. description of video suggests that if users take it to mselves to teardown a PS5 console, it voids ir manufacturer's guarantee. description read - '*Do t try this at home. Risk of exposure to laser radiation, electric shock, or or injuries. Disassembling your PS5 console will invalidate your manufacturer’s guarantee'

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