Determine if a M.2 SSD requires a heatsink or cooler based on its performance and usage conditions.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Determine if a M.2 SSD requires a heatsink or cooler based on its performance and usage conditions.

Mamaj
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 09:13 AM

Checking if a M.2 SSD needs a heatsink or cooler depends on how hot it gets. High temperatures from the SSD or nearby components can cause performance issues, so adding cooling helps maintain stable operation.

Mamaj

12-19-2016, 09:13 AM #1

Aceis2be
Junior Member

12-19-2016, 10:53 AM

Generally no, but consider purchasing an eBay heatsink if they’re overheating often—it could save money in the long run.

Aceis2be

12-19-2016, 10:53 AM #2

Generally no, but consider purchasing an eBay heatsink if they’re overheating often—it could save money in the long run.

shocksta360
Member

12-19-2016, 02:44 PM

Using an existing M.2 heatsink on your motherboard makes sense. Staying cool helps performance, even if the impact isn't huge.

shocksta360

12-19-2016, 02:44 PM #3

Using an existing M.2 heatsink on your motherboard makes sense. Staying cool helps performance, even if the impact isn't huge.

Benomite
Member

132

12-19-2016, 03:16 PM

If a heatsink was needed, it would come bundled together. When NVME drives were introduced, there was discussion about how to cool them since they tend to get warm, and tests indicated their speed dropped when they were too cold.

Benomite

12-19-2016, 03:16 PM #4