[SOLVED] Does a gen3 NVME SSD need a heatsink ?

[knowledge2121]

Mainly using my gen3 SSDs for light gaming...

Like downloading/installing games from steam and other gaming clients...and running them...

Should i buy heatsinks ?

 

[USAFRet]

Not necessarily.
Mine doesn't.

 

[Lafong]

Yes.....if you would worry if you did not.

I don't use one. I've pounded the drive with writes to see how hot it would get. Not very.

It runs maybe 5 degrees hotter than my ordinary 2.5 inch SSD.

 

[knowledge2121]

I am not gaming that much like a pro.....i plan to run some games in my spare time..not my main activity..

 

[Bob.B]

I am not gaming that much like a pro.....i plan to run some games in my spare time..not my main activity..

Monitor the temp that will tell you if you need a heat sink.