ChipsXDAabout 20 hours ago
SSD Overheating Linked to M.2 Slot Placement
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The M.2 slot location on a motherboard significantly impacts SSD temperatures, often more than the heatsink or drive model. The slot beneath the primary PCIe slot, directly below the graphics card, typically has obstructed airflow, causing higher operating temps. Installing a second SSD in a different slot away from the GPU can improve cooling.
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