Question High Temperature on M480 Pro SSD

[OneTrueSaman]

Hello,

I recently bought an M.2 480 Pro SSD without a heatsink, and I'm using it with my MSI B660M Mortar motherboard. Since installing this SSD, I’ve noticed a few issues:

1. High Temperature: In idle, the SSD temperature is between 45-55°C, and under load, it goes up to around 70°C. I’ve seen similar SSDs on YouTube with a max temperature of 50°C under load. My motherboard has a heatsink with thermal paste, but the temperature still seems high. Do you think this temperature is excessive, or am I just being overly cautious? The MSI website mentions a safe temperature up to 80°C, but I’m still concerned.
2. Increased CPU Usage: Since installing the SSD, I’ve noticed that my CPU usage sometimes spikes to 100% in certain applications. I previously used a Western Digital Green SSD and didn’t experience this issue. Is this normal?

Any insights would be much appreciated!

 

[Bob.B]

Hello,

I recently bought an M.2 480 Pro SSD without a heatsink, and I'm using it with my MSI B660M Mortar motherboard. Since installing this SSD, I’ve noticed a few issues:

1. High Temperature: In idle, the SSD temperature is between 45-55°C, and under load, it goes up to around 70°C. I’ve seen similar SSDs on YouTube with a max temperature of 50°C under load. My motherboard has a heatsink with thermal paste, but the temperature still seems high. Do you think this temperature is excessive, or am I just being overly cautious? The MSI website mentions a safe temperature up to 80°C, but I’m still concerned.
2. Increased CPU Usage: Since installing the SSD, I’ve noticed that my CPU usage sometimes spikes to 100% in certain applications. I previously used a Western Digital Green SSD and didn’t experience this issue. Is this normal?

Any insights would be much appreciated!

When you installed the heat sink did you remove the plastic film from the thermal pad?

 

[OneTrueSaman]

When you installed the heat sink did you remove the plastic film from the thermal pad?

Definitely, yes.

 

[Bob.B]

Definitely, yes.

Move the ssd to the other m.2 slot.....test temps.

 

[OneTrueSaman]

Move the ssd to the other m.2 slot.....test temps.

I did that. My motherboard has two M.2 slots, and I tested the SSD in both. There was no difference.

 

[Bob.B]

I did that. My motherboard has two M.2 slots, and I tested the SSD in both. There was no difference.

Take side panel off the case......test temps.

 

[OneTrueSaman]

Take side panel off the case......test temps.

I also have a 240GB Western Digital SSD, and it works perfectly without any temperature issues.

 

[Bob.B]

I also have a 240GB Western Digital SSD, and it works perfectly without any temperature issues.

I think the wd is sata it will run cooler.

 

[OneTrueSaman]

I think the wd is sata it will run cooler.

Do you think the temperature of my SSD is unreasonable? Should I sell it?

 

[Bob.B]

Do you think the temperature of my SSD is unreasonable? Should I sell it?

Your call.
Did you test with the side panel off?

 

[OneTrueSaman]

Yeah, I just tested it, but there’s no difference.

Your call.
Did you test with the side panel off?