Which NVMe SSD Heatsink Do You Recommend?

bigboysclub on 30/03/2023 - 00:59
Last edited 30/03/2023 - 00:59

Hi, I bought a WD SN850X 2TB after looking at a bunch of reviews online.

I am looking to buy a heatsink for this to maximise performance. I have a heatsink on my motherboard already but it is being occupied by another SSD.

Does anyone have any recommendations for what they would buy?

Do I just buy a random one off of Amazon? Is $50 a fair price for it?

Comments

Hybroid on 30/03/2023 - 01:08

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Doesn't make a real difference for the vast majority of like-for-like products on the market: https://youtu.be/5BV7uHNHsbU?t=139

Any direct contact heatsink (except rubber banded ones) would ensure it does not thermal throttle like it would when bare.

The ~$20 ones are more than sufficient provided your case airflow setup is adequate: https://www.amazon.com.au/Heatsink-Cooler-Double-Sided-Silic…

You don't even have to install the backplate if it doesn't fit on your motherboard. The front one only directly on the chips is fine.
- bigboysclub on 30/03/2023 - 14:43
  
  Thanks mate, appreciate the information!