Normal temperatures of SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB

[wash-basin]

Hello,

I recently installed a SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB as a second SSD on my motherboard (X470 GAMING PLUS 2.0).

The SSD was installed with a Thermalright M.2 Heatsink Cooler.

I have not yet started using the SSD and its idle temps are about 38 degrees C.

My other SSD (brand: ADATA) runs at about 24-25 degrees C under moderate use and uses a very simple heatsink that came with the drive.

1. What temperatures do others get (or what should I expect) when using the 970 EVO Plus?
2. For those using a heatsink with this SSD, which do you use and is it effective?

Thank you for any help you can give.

[user751201tmO21 · Accepted solution]

Operating Temperature is 0 - 70 ℃
I believe the Critical temp is 85 °C

[wash-basin]

Thank you for this information.

[wash-basin]

Anyone else use a heatsink? If so, what model is it and would you recommend it?

[ddaniel51]

I have 8 nvme drives in  my gaming machine, 4 with external heat  sinks.  I have tried a  few different sinks and my favorite  is the EKWB.  Opinions, mileage, and results may differ.

[wash-basin]

@ddaniel51 Thank you for that information. 

What is the difference, if any, between the heat-sinked NVMes and the non-heat-sinked ones?

[ddaniel51]

Couldn't tell you as the other 4 are in an Asus Hyper card with a fan and case as a heatsink.

The 8 drives 960's, 970's, and 980's  vary from 29 to 34 c.