I recently bought a new SSD for my MSI B650 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard. There's a port next to the "Gaming Plus" area where I can install this SSD. However, I noticed that the first SSD I installed has a heatsink and some foam beneath it, while this second socket only has a screw and nothing else. Can I plug in the new SSD without a heatsink or foam, or should I be concerned about overheating?
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It might be overkill, but it’s interesting how people are even talking about custom cooling solutions for SSDs. There are some pretty cool options out there, like the Corsair Hydro X Series SSD water block for those who want to go all out.
If you're worried about heat, consider getting a third-party heatsink like the Arctic M2 Pro. It can help manage the temperature of a Gen4 SSD, and the good news is, some of these heatsinks don't even need foam, so they're easy to install.
You can definitely use your new SSD without a heatsink. It should work fine for everyday tasks. Just keep in mind that if you push it hard, it might throttle due to heat. For gaming or general storage, you probably won't run into issues. If you want, you can always add a heatsink later on.
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