SilverStone TP04 M.2 SSD Cooling

[RedEyed]

I thought that if you cool the flash memory when writing to it, it degrades faster. That's what the experts say, flash cells want to be hot when they are written. So I didn't install my mainboard's M.2 heatsink.

Wait, what?
Is there any research out there?

[RealNC]

I thought that if you cool the flash memory when writing to it, it degrades faster. That's what the experts say, flash cells want to be hot when they are written. So I didn't install my mainboard's M.2 heatsink.

[RedEyed]

You forgot the NB/SB chipset. Nvidia found a way to make the chipset so hot, it needed active cooling.
I'm still waiting for someone to build a case with an AC fan.

If you really believe, that "AC fan" will help in cooling, than please learn basics of physics: law of conservation of energy at least
Then learn how AC works, and you, suddenly,will find out, that using AC in cooling something does not make any sense.

But...
If you disagree, then I would suggest you patent your AC based cooling system for semiconductors in consumer electronics, and then make money on your AC cooling and make others happy.

[Davidovitch]

Nice to see a cooling pad is actually keeping things cool, but Michael why not address the connecting and even more important question: is it relevant for performance? This article is just addressing half of the problem when reviewing a cooling device, while you obviously have all the data to address it. If I try to check-out the test profile I can't really see anything since it does not seem to be available: https://openbenchmarking.org/result/...B-SABRENTTE17& . Maybe an idea for a follow-up article, or are you at liberty to share also the performance results of the temperature runs?

[obri]

When I see this thick pads, I always doubt that their thermal conductivity is good.

Of course you need a product specifically made for your drive, but a design that allowa to use thin applied thermal paste should cool the drive much better.
At least it is better with the cooler than without.


Thanks for the test Michael.

[curfew]

I have an NVME SSD in a USB enclosure and its performance is abysmal. At first it starts off pretty well, writing 500+ MB/s, but after a minute or two it dips to around 150 MB/s -- that would be acceptable for an HDD! The drive is also bloody hot.

[danmcgrew]

Btw was the performance of the SSD also measured during the temperature runs to see if they where different? One issue with SSD cooling is that the controller chips on them usually likes heat and performs worse when chilled.

"Sorry, Charlie"...

This has to be one of the most transparent pieces of fabricated personal opinion published here in a looooong time.

This doesn't even make for a great 'sound bite'. It DOES make for a great piece of total lack of understanding of basic science and engineering; in particular--semiconductor physics. I'm calling HORSE-S**T on this one, unless and until you can provide valid proof from a very valid source. Sources which promote 'channeling', ear-candling, crystal-healing, and homeopathy are not considered valid.

Where did you EVER hear, or read of, ANY semiconductor "liking heat", and performing worse when cooled (down) from a higher temperature. Do you understand the basics of semiconductor physics? Do you know that all semiconductor leakage current, of every semiconductor (germanium, silicon, gallium arsenide, silicon carbide...), INCREASES with increasing temperature?

In whose catalog can one find semiconductor heaters? On the next page right after semiconductor cooling devices? Or before? If what you say is true, someone, somewhere, absolutely must sell semiconductor heaters.

We ALL are eagerly awaiting validation and verification of this statement of yours.

You have my best wishes for providing a large dose of very good, valid, and well-documented information.


"Anyone here who believes in psychokinesis, raise my hand."--anon

[F.Ultra]

Btw was the performance of the SSD also measured during the temperature runs to see if they where different? One issue with SSD cooling is that the controller chips on them usually likes heat and performs worse when chilled.

[Michael]

AC: You mean air conditioning? As in: a device that create cold by changing the phase (liquid -> gas, exactly like in a fridge) ?

Wait no more! Such devices already existed since the past glorious days of 2002: the Vapochill by Asetek !

Or other similar products from a long time ago as well - https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pa...item=485&num=1

[DrYak]

I'm still waiting for someone to build a case with an AC fan.

AC: You mean air conditioning? As in: a device that create cold by changing the phase (liquid -> gas, exactly like in a fridge) ?

Wait no more! Such devices already existed since the past glorious days of 2002: the Vapochill by Asetek !