adata sp550 ssd unusually hot

[LucasXD]

My ssd is running unusually hot recently, around 45 - 55c, under small use while sitting directly in front of a 120mm fan. I haven't found a way to solve this yet, ideas?

ambient temp is only 65f (18.333c)

and yes i mean ssd, not hdd
i don't think Ive ever seen an ssd generate heat like this before, i'm stumped

 

[Pat Flynn]

During data write operations, most SSD controllers can peak out around 105 C. Running at that temp is actually quite fine. Also, the SP550 doesn't have much of a heatsink as the casing is plastic I believe.

 

[LucasXD]

thanks for the reply
im probably going to buy this http://www.amazon.com/WDSL00S-IcePack-Drive-Mounting-Heatsink/dp/B008L5TQIS/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

just to reduce the temps a little

 

[Pat Flynn]

That's more designed for mechanical HDD's as they tend to put out a lot more heat. You can try it, but I doubt it'll change the temps.