Steam Deck SSD Heatsink Thermal Pad M.2 2230 NVME SSD
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About Steam Deck SSD Heatsink Thermal Pad M.2 2230 NVME SSD
Overall Feedback:
82% positive
77% liked the sleek design, but 23% found it unattractive
I noticed that the extra thermal square made the case bulge slightly, requiring some extra pressure to close and screw down properly.
The case bulged slightly due to the extra thermal square, requiring extra pressure to close and screw down properly.
72% praised for its solid build quality
Installing the heatsink was easy the second time around.
I left the heatsink on and installed the 2TB drive in my Asus Rog Ally. It still works great and the drive is even cooler in the Ally.
78% found it compatible with multiple platforms
On my ROG Ally, the heatsink sits right where the vents are, keeping my SSD temperature between 40-50C.
77% praised for its excellent cooling performance
The cooling performance of the heatsink is decent.
I noticed that this heatsink kit dropped the temperature of the drive by 15-20C under load, indicating good cooling performance.
This heatsink kit showed good cooling performance by dropping the temperature of the drive by 15-20C under load.
After closing the device and installing the heatsink, I noticed a significant improvement in the temperatures, both by touch and monitors.
84% appreciated the advanced fan control features
I am using a tablet with a monoblock and jsaux backplate mod. The cooper plate was slightly out of line but a quick small bend helped to align it perfectly with my SSD. Using this with other thermal mods has helped dissipate a ton of heat off the steam decks internals.
Installation was easy with sufficient clearance.
79% appreciated the easy installation process, while 21% encountered difficulties
I found the installation of the heatsink and removal of the ESD shield to be easy and hassle-free.
I left the heatsink on and installed the 2TB drive in the Ally and it still works great. The drive is even cooler in the Ally.
I was disappointed with the installation process. It was difficult to remove the back plate with the bar and chip, and the screws for the black plate came out with ease. Additionally, the seller failed to notice there were two different screw sizes in the decks screw choices and only provided one screwdriver, which made it impossible for me to complete the installation.
