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Cooling M.2 drives
I’ve spent several weeks seeking advice on this topic, but haven’t found a spec for the recommended operating range for M.2 drives. All I’ve found are mixed messages suggesting they do need cooling and they don’t need cooling. People have asked the question because they were concerned after seeing high temperatures via monitoring software like Speedfan and CrystalDiskInfo.
There’s also a question over whether to purchase cooling with a fan or without. My first attempt was to mistakenly purchase an EZDIY=FAB 5V ARGB M.2 Heatsink for my Gigabyte
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