Heatsink required for games?

Zeebedy · 2024-10-28T15:51:11+0000

hey guys,

thinking of upgrading from my 2tb game drive that is currently a Samsung 980 Pro with heatsink..to a 4tb Crucial without. Is it 100% advisable to get one with a heatsink or just for games, will that be ok?

thanks.

Zeebedy · 2024-10-28T15:56:06+0000

thanks @Tetras. Yeah it will be only games, nothing else..and its a gen 4 drive. cheers.

Zeebedy · 2024-10-28T16:47:59+0000

yeah, I thought stuff it, decided to go with one with a heatsink now.

Zeebedy · 2024-10-28T19:52:26+0000

Tetras said:
Keep in mind most midrange/higher-end boards already 'sink their M.2 slots and you can't fit a heatsink on a heatsink.

thanks for that, im just doing a straight swap with my 980 Pro with heatsink, and the replacement comes with one as standard, I won't be putting one on myself.