Why is my Transcend NVMe drive so slow when Steam patches games?
My Transcend TS1TMTE110Q 1TB NVMe drive takes hours to install or patch games through Steam, even when the operation should only take a few minutes. Benchmark write speeds…
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Why Is My NVMe Drive So Slow When Steam Installs or Patches Games?
My Transcend TS1TMTE110Q NVMe drive takes hours to install or patch games through Steam, even when the patch should only take a few minutes. Write speeds fluctuate between…
Is the ADATA Gammix S70 Blade Safe to Use With Its Thin Heatsink?
I built my first PC about 10 days ago and reused the ADATA Gammix S70 Blade NVMe SSD from my PlayStation 5. It works normally for Windows and…
Do I need an SSD heatsink in my laptop?
Hi! I'm using an ASUS V16 Skillcorp laptop and want to replace its single M.2 SSD slot. I have roughly 5 mm of clearance under the laptop's cover,…
Is 85°C Too Hot for a Bare NVMe SSD During Benchmarks?
My SP Model A:60 512GB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD has no heatsink. During benchmarks, it reaches about 85°C, while its idle temperature is around 55°C. Since this is…
Can I use an NVMe heatsink without thermal pads?
I bought a copper sandwich-style heatsink for a double-sided NVMe SSD that will be installed in the rear M.2 slot on my motherboard. The heatsink closes with screws…
Is a white spot on my GPU heatsink something to worry about?
I just picked up a Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 XT 16GB about a week and a half ago, and I noticed a small white/silver spot on the edge…
What are some compatible heat sink options for a Zotac 3060 Ti?
I'm looking to replace the heat sink on my Zotac 3060 Ti because it gets really hot, and I want to avoid cranking up the GPU fan noise.…
Problems Connecting RTX 5080 to Motherboard with SSD Heatsink
I recently set up a Corsair MP700 PRO SSD on my ASUS Tuf B850 PLUS Matx motherboard, and my new RTX 5080 just arrived. However, I'm facing a…
Should I Get the SN850X SSD with Heatsink or Without If the Price Is the Same?
I'm considering buying the SN850X SSD and I'm seeing both options—one with a heatsink and one without—at the same price of $195.28 for the 2TB version. I have…
What Size Thermal Pads Should I Use Between AMD Chipsets and Heatsink?
Hey everyone! I'm about to reassemble my computer soon, but I'm uncertain about the size of thermal pads (in mm) I need to use between the AMD chipsets…
Will the WD_BLACK SN850X with Heatsink Fit My Setup?
Hey everyone! I'm about to order the WD_BLACK SN850X SSD, and I've heard it tends to run hot, so I'm leaning towards getting the version with a heatsink.…
Should I Choose the Samsung 9100 Pro or the Pro with Heatsink for My New PC?
I'm trying to decide between the Samsung 9100 Pro without a heatsink and the one with a heatsink. The non-heatsink version is half the price, which is what…
Is it worth getting a heatsink for my SSD?
I'm considering buying a heatsink for my SSD since it's getting pretty hot, with temperatures reaching around 70°C. Is that normal? Should I go for a heatsink?
Can you safely remove a heatsink from an SSD?
I'm looking at Samsung 990 PRO SSDs and noticed that the models with factory-installed heatsinks are often cheaper than those without, which seems a bit strange. Is it…
GPU Not Fitting in Main PCIe Slot Due to Heatsink Size
I recently upgraded some parts of my PC while keeping the same ATX case, fans, PSU, and drives. My new components include an Asrock B650M Micro ATX motherboard,…
Do I need a heatsink for my M.2 SSD?
I'm working with an MSI Pro B660-A DDR4 motherboard, which has a cooling plate for one of the M.2 SSD slots. I've just purchased another M.2 SSD to…
Best Way to Transport a Large Heatsink Safely?
I'm about to move to college and I'm taking my gaming PC with me. It has a huge Noctua NH-D15 heatsink, and I'm a bit worried about how…
Should I Choose the Samsung 9100 Pro or Stick with the 990 Pro?
I'm looking to upgrade my computer's storage and I've been considering an SSD purchase now due to rising prices. Currently, I have a Samsung 990 Evo as my…
Help with Overheating ICH on MiniITX Build
Hi everyone! I'm working on a project to build a small gaming console based on the LGA775 platform. I've chosen the Intel DG45FC motherboard, which seemed perfect for…