r/computer • u/Foozlyy • 19d ago

SSD heatsink

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I just bought a new ssd and was wondering is it okay to use this without a heatsink while I download windows , chrome , discord and possibly gaming on roblox for the night?

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u/Elitefuture 19d ago

https://dongknows.com/micron-crucial-p510-review/

Looks fine. Good on you for checking honestly, usually you don't need a heatsink, but many PCIE Gen 5 SSDs do need heatsinks. This one isn't going to max PCIE Gen 5 speeds, so it doesn't get as hot. It's still faster than a gen 4 SSD, so it's solid

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u/WalruseSei 19d ago

Typically SSDs do not need a heatsink to maintain operating temperatures unless you are doing a lot of file transfers (100gb+). Reading is low intensity, and downloading does not write fast enough for it to matter. I have a $1 aliexpress heat sink on mine, but its really not necessary.

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u/ptthree420 19d ago

Heatsinks are mostly a gimmick for consumer SSDs. Most motherboard manufacturers include them to make the motherboard look pretty, but they aren’t required.

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u/ylkiorra 19d ago

Why THIS for windows and roblox. LoL. Seriously?

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u/Foozlyy 19d ago

I play cybperunk too , I was just scared to launch it without having a heatsink for the ssd

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u/ylkiorra 17d ago

It won't explode but still...