Do SSDs need cooling?

[ihmcguinness]

I've got an Intel x25-m that I'm about to install in my open air case. there isn't a bay for it, so it will effectively just be sitting on my desk. is that ok? does it need direct cooling?

 

[Elledan]

All components need some cooling. Even a HDD will work fine just placed on a desk, so I don't see any issues doing the same with an SSD.

 

[TehQuick]

I've stuck mine behind the drive cages, and it doesn't seem to heat up any even though it's out of the airflow path

 

[wrangler]

These things are meant to be stuck into laptops hdd slots where there is minimal if any airflow at all.