Do I Need a Second Heat Sink for an Additional M.2 SSD?
I recently built my first PC in June and currently have just one M.2 SSD. I'm now considering adding a second one for game storage. My motherboard is…
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Do I need to replace thermal paste every time I remove the heat sink?
I have a Lenovo Legion 5 and I'm getting ready for a clean install of Windows 11 because my CPU is thermal throttling even at low loads, plus…
Should I replace thermal paste every time I take off the heat sink?
I have a Lenovo Legion 5, and I'm getting ready to do a clean install of Windows 11 because my CPU has been thermal throttling even at low…
Help! My CPU Heat Sink is Stuck and Won't Budge
I'm having a tough time getting my CPU cooler off. It's a deep blue fan model, and I've removed all the screws in the corners. I've even preheated…
Do I Need a Heat Sink for My M.2 NVMe SSD?
I just installed a new motherboard and noticed that the M.2 slot is right below the GPU. Previously, I had a heat sink on my M.2 SSD with…
Trouble Getting My PC to Start After Motherboard Swap
I'm in the process of switching out my motherboard, and now I'm not sure if I've connected everything correctly. When I try to power on my PC, my…
Can I Use the Heat Sink to Secure My M.2 SSD Instead of the Standoff?
I'm trying to figure out the best way to install my M.2 SSD, but I'm having a bit of an issue. It doesn't seem to lay flat when…
Need Help Removing My Old CPU Fan
I recently bought a Peerless Assassin 120 cooler, but I'm having trouble with my old fan. It seems like a part of it is stuck and I can't…
Do I need to put the sticker on my M.2 SSD?
I just got a T-Force G50 M.2 SSD, and it came with a separate tin sticker on a plastic backing. I'm assuming I'm meant to apply it myself?…
Do I Need to Use the M.2 SSD Sticker?
I just bought a T-Force G50 M.2 SSD, and I noticed the metal sticker came separately on a plastic backing. Am I supposed to apply this sticker myself?…
What's the Deal with Heatsinks on Old SSDs?
Hey everyone, I was cleaning out a storage closet at work and stumbled upon some old HP towers. While pulling out drives, I noticed these SSDs have what…
What’s the Deal with Those Big Heatsinks on SSDs?
Hey everyone! I stumbled upon some old HP towers while cleaning out a storage closet at work. I noticed these SSDs have these weird, large heatsinks that resemble…
Did I break my motherboard or CPU?
I'm really anxious that I might have damaged my motherboard or CPU. I figured out that my heating issue was due to a lack of thermal paste and…
Why is my computer shutting down with a thermal warning?
I have a Windows PC that suddenly shuts down while I'm gaming, and I noticed that the fans get really loud beforehand. After trying to restart it, I…