Hey guys, been a while since I posted. I'm actively seeking to DIY heatsinks to my SSD.
I understand that under normal usage scenarios, the typical user browsing the internet or gaming, should not need cooling for their Ssd. I built a powerhouse gaming rig maybe 2 years ago and my m.2 Ssd has always ran a bit hotter than I'm comfortable with.
It's a BPX M.2 nvme 480 gb. It's my understanding that the throttling threshold should be around 70c. Mine runs near that under light load. Last weekend it reached 60 after a few hours at idle.
Not sure if you require this but quick breakdown of my system :
Gigabyte Z170X gaming G1
Core I7 6700K
Gigabyte GTX 1070
DDR4 RAM 16gb (2x8)
Noctua NH D-14
Case is huge EATX case with at least 7 fans. Three top fans, 2 front, 2 rear. No side fan but it stays cool as a cucumber. None of my other components ever stray above 40c. Most don't reach 40.
SSD is all alone near the bottom of the Mb, just beneath the graphics card. Graphics card never runs because I work too much to game. Lol.
Most here may say it is overkill but after reading this thread I would like to add those huge heatsinks that darrpara mentioned in this thread lol, I would have to find something comparable because he found those at work. And I would like to use the Fujiopoly thermal pads recommended by MixManSC.
Just want to make sure I can extend the life of my SSD as long as possible. My wife already ribs me all the time saying my computer costs as much as a car. Lol. So when it comes to extending the life of the components, there's no such thing as overkill to me. My SSD is used only for the os. On a side note, my pc stays powered up 24/7 for 2 years. Is that a concern?
Thank you guys
Edit: Also, I'm away from home, does anyone know the exact dimensions of the chips on the BPX? I want to make sure I get the right size heatsinks.
Also all wires are tucked away nice and tidy. I have great air flow
I understand that under normal usage scenarios, the typical user browsing the internet or gaming, should not need cooling for their Ssd. I built a powerhouse gaming rig maybe 2 years ago and my m.2 Ssd has always ran a bit hotter than I'm comfortable with.
It's a BPX M.2 nvme 480 gb. It's my understanding that the throttling threshold should be around 70c. Mine runs near that under light load. Last weekend it reached 60 after a few hours at idle.
Not sure if you require this but quick breakdown of my system :
Gigabyte Z170X gaming G1
Core I7 6700K
Gigabyte GTX 1070
DDR4 RAM 16gb (2x8)
Noctua NH D-14
Case is huge EATX case with at least 7 fans. Three top fans, 2 front, 2 rear. No side fan but it stays cool as a cucumber. None of my other components ever stray above 40c. Most don't reach 40.
SSD is all alone near the bottom of the Mb, just beneath the graphics card. Graphics card never runs because I work too much to game. Lol.
Most here may say it is overkill but after reading this thread I would like to add those huge heatsinks that darrpara mentioned in this thread lol, I would have to find something comparable because he found those at work. And I would like to use the Fujiopoly thermal pads recommended by MixManSC.
Just want to make sure I can extend the life of my SSD as long as possible. My wife already ribs me all the time saying my computer costs as much as a car. Lol. So when it comes to extending the life of the components, there's no such thing as overkill to me. My SSD is used only for the os. On a side note, my pc stays powered up 24/7 for 2 years. Is that a concern?
Thank you guys
Edit: Also, I'm away from home, does anyone know the exact dimensions of the chips on the BPX? I want to make sure I get the right size heatsinks.
Also all wires are tucked away nice and tidy. I have great air flow
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