I'm working on building my second PC and I'm trying to get a better grasp on all the components. I recently turned it on, and, looking at the parts that I gathered myself, I realized that the B850 Tomahawk motherboard I'm planning to buy already has built-in heatsinks. I'm curious: under what circumstances would I need to purchase an additional heatsink? Also, if I do need one, what are some good options for my setup?
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You typically don’t need to buy an extra heatsink if your motherboard already has them, which it seems like yours does. Those built-in heatsinks are generally sufficient for keeping your SSD cool, so unless you're really pushing it with heavy workloads, you're probably good!
Thanks! Just to clarify, does this mean I won't be able to attach another heatsink to this motherboard, or is that just not necessary?