New PS5 Model Appears To Have Removed Disc Drive Internet Connection Requirement, Upgraded to the Cooling System Used in PS5 Pro

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New PS5 Model Appears To Have Removed Disc Drive Internet Connection Requirement, Upgraded Cooling System

The new PS5 model has apparently removed the disc drive internet connection requirement and has received a cooling system upgrade.
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The new PS5 model has apparently removed the disc drive internet connection requirement and has received a cooling system upgrade.

According to early reports via Zuby_Tech and Modyfikator89 on Twitter/X, PlayStation have apparently removed the PS5 internet connection requirement for pairing a disc drive and incorporated am all-new cooling system with the console's new CFI-2100/2116 model.



Furthermore, the new PS5 model features the PS5 Pro's cooling system. This is a major step for the console's longevity and stability, as it gets rid of concerns regarding thermal degradation issues. For the uninitiated, Sony Interactive Entertainment hardware engineers introduced grooves to the PS5 Pro SoC heatsink in order create a capillary effect that allows the liquid metal to remain in place and spread evenly across the chip. The grooves prevent liquid metal leakage during assembly and over long-term use. The metal leak issue affected the original PS5 and Slim CFI-2016 models from 2023.



Back in September, a teardown of the PS5's CFI-2100/2116 model revealed that it ships with an 825GB SSD, a downgrade from the 1 TB drive offered in the prior Slim revision. This effectively reduces usable storage space by more than a quarter, a notable setback in an era where digital game libraries continue to grow in size. Buyers in Europe have noted that the new Digital Edition model, the CFI-2116, retains the same retail price as the 1TB version it replaces. At 2,400 grams, the 2100/2116 model is about 156 grams lighter than its immediate predecessor, a weight reduction achieved by reworking the cooling system and replacing some of the heavy steel shielding with thinner stamped metal.
 
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"Sony's silent hardware upgrade"?!

That would be a great thing, one of the things that made me get rid of my PS5 was the constant high pitched noise when playing games.
 
Unknown? said:
The internet thing wasn't a simple software update to remove??
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No, it's tied to licensing costs. It's just being done by Sony at the factory, not "removed."

For those that don't understand how, this is like the OG Xbox "DVD Remote" and dongle so the consumer had to pay the DVD consortium fee if they wanted to watch DVD movies, and not Microsoft paying the fee on every console made by enabling DVD playback out of the box. Sony is being charged a licensing fee on every "activated" disc drive to these consortiums and not paying the fee on every disc drive they manufacture. It's just good business. Not meant to be DRM or whatever people are trying to conspire about.
 
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That's good that they're improving the design...but I literally never knew there was an internet connection requirement for the disc drive in the first place.

Why I would want a disc drive at all beyond just working with older already bought games, is in future when they shut down servers that disc can just copy all the data to the SSD for at least a good v1.0 experience.
 
xenosys said:
Sony fanboys are truly insufferable individuals.
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All fanboys are.

But in this case the idea that a relatively minor hardware update that also nerfs storage is the most important of the year is as full of shit as it sounds. I mean it might be more important if there had been widespread issues with the prior cooling solution, but there hasn't been.
 
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Durin said:
That's good that they're improving the design...but I literally never knew there was an internet connection requirement for the disc drive in the first place.

Why I would want a disc drive at all beyond just working with older already bought games, is in future when they shut down servers that disc can just copy all the data to the SSD for at least a good v1.0 experience.
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It required one time registration of the hardware if you bought the drive separately. Didnt require servers after that. There was a big fuss about it from some when PS introduced the removable disc drive models years ago. If the console came with a drive included (but still removable) it didn't need registering either. Now none of them require it apparently.
 
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It required one time registration of the hardware if you bought the drive separately. Didnt require servers after that. There was a big fuss about it from some when PS introduced the removable disc drive models years ago. If the console came with a drive included (but still removable) it didn't need registering either. Now none of them require it apparently.
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Well that's not that bad then, but I guess nice that it's slightly easier now. Thanks
 
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xenosys said:
"Most important hardware update of the year is here."

Sony fanboys are truly insufferable individuals.
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What's with a bunch of people using this term so loosely? The guy is a technician not a sony fanboy.
"Modder Fixer Dev Console and controller service technician for over 20 years"

His profile doesn't even have anything remotely resembling a fanboy.
In terms of hardware updates the liquid metal cooling was probably difficult to deal with for him. It's a matter of perspective of how important it was for him. You guys need to get a grip.
 
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Those tweets are a mess, video shows nothing concrete (we can see updades for GTA5 meaning he is connected to Internet contrary to what he is implying, maybe the disc drive is automatically connected) and the phrasing about new cooling system very vague and clearly open to interpretation. He is saying nothing definite, he is explaining nothing of what he is showing. This is click baiting.

I would wait for more solid reports.
 

PS5 Slim quietly revised — updated liquid-metal TIM layout for more reliable cooling




Sony has implemented a discrete internal update to the PlayStation 5 Slim (and some standard PS5) units, refining the liquid-metal thermal interface material (TIM) layout to reduce the risk of coolant leaks and improve long-term thermal stability. The newest PS5 Slim hardware revisions, identified by model codes "CFI-2100/2200," now adopt the same refined TIM application that first appeared in the PlayStation 5 Pro. Instead of a simple blob of liquid metal between the APU and heatsink, Sony's updated design uses engraved grooves or trenches to better secure the metal — effectively containing it around the SoC and preventing migration or spill.

This change aims to address a recurring concern among PS5 owners: over time, liquid-metal has been prone to pooling or leaking, especially when the console was placed vertically or moved frequently. That could lead to uneven cooling, "dry spots" on the APU, increased fan noise, and in some cases, long-term hardware stress. With the new TIM layout, such risks are significantly reduced, which should enhance cooling performance and stability over many years of use.

From a hardware standpoint, nothing else has changed. The APU remains the same, the chassis and external design are untouched, and the fan/heat dissipation system appears identical aside from the TIM improvement. However, this small internal tweak can have outsized benefits for reliability, especially for those who store their console vertically or in tight spaces.

For current PS5 Slim owners who have not experienced overheating or fan-speed issues, no action is strictly required. But for those concerned with longevity, or who operate their consoles in vertical orientation, it may be worthwhile to consider a professional re-application of liquid metal — though such a procedure always carries risks. For anyone buying a new PS5 Slim, we recommend checking the model number: CFI-2100/2200 units should have the updated, leak-resistant TIM layout.
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deriks said:
So they fixed a problem they created

Talk about doing the least it can
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Not saying hardware issue have to be praised but how many ps5 you heard affected to the problem? It's not remotely comparable to a RROD o YLOD situation, isn't it a good thing they try to prevent such problems for the future? At least that's what I knew until now.
 
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Xbox 360 slim said:
Is that metal leak issue widespread? I have a 2024 slim model.
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The original site that said it (Wololo) clarified the article shortly after it was posted and explained that the cause could have been from them taking the console completely apart. At first I was worried about it, but I've had my Slim vertical since launch and have had no issues.

IGN posted an article about it:
https://sea.ign.com/playstation-5-1/194179/news/vertical-ps5-myth-debunked-by-playstation-expert
 
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