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@ Danie
2025-05-09 15:51:17
5 signs your NVMe SSD might actually need a heatsink
“As far as PC overheating is concerned, SSDs are often the last components you think about. CPUs and GPUs are usually the ones that you need to worry about. However, if you've been running your SSD without a heatsink, and suddenly start noticing some unusual behavior, it might be time to slap on a heatsink. High-performance SSDs, whether Gen4 or Gen5, can require a heatsink to stay cool and avoid thermal throttling. If your NVMe SSD never came with a heatsink and your motherboard doesn't have one either, you might have to consider an aftermarket one.”
I did not know there were such heatsink fans around for about US$21. Currently, I'm using an app called CoolerControl though, which watches the temp of the CPU as well as the NVMe SSD drive, and adjusts the case fans accordingly. For my NVMe drive, this is handling the cooling fairly well.
See https://www.xda-developers.com/signs-your-nvme-ssd-needs-a-heatsink
#technology #cooling