How to improve the temperatures of our ssd sata and m.2 nvme

Do you have an SSD and it gets very hot ? We tell you how you can improve the temperatures of your SSD in simple steps.

It seems utopian to think that a hard disk can overheat so much, but it is something that can happen, especially with SSDs and M.2. Lately, we see that many people have temperature problems in these components, so we have decided to tell you how you can fix this mess. Next, we explain everything

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Why does an SSD overheat?

We are in the case that we use the SSD to write data continuously. Given this fact, NAND memory temperatures rise rapidly. This memory is found on SSD hard drives and can be easily set to over 60 degrees Celsius, in the event that we are writing data without stopping.

The solution is to cool the NAND cells to avoid passing those temperatures because our data would be damaged. If you think about it, how can we cool a hard drive ? We do not see liquid cooling suitable for these components, but we do have heatsinks for M.2 units.

Regarding liquid cooling, it has its explanation. Oddly enough, we are interested in NAND memory being hot, not extremely hot. Therefore, there is no liquid cooling platform for this component for this reason.

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What is the normal temperature?

Logically, it will vary according to the circumstances of the moment because it is not the same to be at rest than in full load. Normally, temperatures range between 30ºC and 50ºC. So take those 50ºC as a basis to know if your hard drive requires a heatsink or not.

However, there are several factors to consider: ambient temperature, cooling of the box, where it is installed, etc. Do not worry if you see that your hard drive hits a brutal jump in temperatures, it is completely normal.

That said, be careful with those who have a temperature of 50ºC always. If you are not copying large files or doing continuous operations, it is not normal for it to be at that temperature, unless you are at 50 degrees ambient temperature.

How can we cool the SSD?

In case we have an M.2 SSD hard drive, they sell heatsinks to help them breathe a bit when they are writing data continuously. For this reason, there are certain heatsinks built into manufacturers' motherboards for hard drives of this type.

However, be careful with these stock motherboard heatsinks because they are not usually what we need. Its performance is good, but inferior to those found in aftermarket, such as EK heatsinks, for example.

How can I know the temperature of my SSD?

Very easy, you only have to download a program. This is HWMonitor, and it is an application that we have talked a lot about in Professional Review because we love the usefulness it reports. Thanks to this program we will be able to see what load the hard disk has and the current temperature.

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Seeing these values ​​we can improve the temperatures of our SSDs without problem. In addition, "you will kill two birds with one stone": you can control the other temperatures of the components of your computer.

Download here.

What heatsink to buy?

You can access the purchase of several interesting heatsinks that, fortunately, are quite affordable. Logically, not everyone is going to need one of these because it is rare that we have to dissipate our hard drive, but it can happen to us.

The most recommended ones are those of the Sabrent, One enjoy and EK Water Blocks brands. Interestingly, there are some that come with a 20mm fan. Personally, it seems to me that Sabrent's is one of the best, but also one of the most expensive. You can always go for the EK Water Blocks, which is a great option too.

EK Water Blocks EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink Hard Drive Heat Sink - PC Fan (Hard Drive, Heat Sink, Gray, Aluminum, Stainless Steel) EK Water Blocks EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink. Suitable for: hard disk.; Type: Radiator. Product color: gray. 19.03 EUR Sabrent Heat Sink for Rockets M.2 2280 SSD (SB-HTSK) Designed for desktop computers.; Winning combination of copper and aluminum for maximum performance. 24.99 EUR

We hope this tutorial has helped you, and do not forget to comment below on your impressions or doubts. It is always possible to improve SSD temperatures.

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