Question Shocking Temp Samsung 970 EVO

[lopri]

I pulled this 970 Evo 512GB out of a NAS (used as a useless cache) and installed it on a desktop. Ran a quick CrystalDiskMark and I could not believe what I was seeing!



I have two of these, and the other one is not this hot, but still hot. (More like 75C max) Had to order M.2 heatsinks. I had no idea these things run this hot.

 

[HardWarrior]

No wonder there is a market for NVME heatsinks. A quick look at Amazon proves a thriving market. The thing is though, how do you install a heatsink when there is a warranty sticker on top of the chips? On top of the sticker?

The TCP's peel off fairly easily, even after extended use.

 

[lopri]

I used to buy and recommend Samsung stuff, thinking their name is synonymous to quality. It once was. Not anymore.

 

[HardWarrior]

Lots of purchases for the last 5 or so years have felt low-quality. Aquarium filters are a painful example: I've used Fluval filters for over 20-years without many problems. About 2-years ago pumps on both of my active filters died and had to be replaced. As you might guess, this was terrible for the good bacteria in the tank and filters.