Nvm are they reliable

[iamowen]

Looking at buying one of these https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sams...-3.0-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-hd-22h-sa.html
they must be to keep selling. So I thought I would ask the good folk on this reputable forum their opinions.

 

[iamowen]

As reliable as any other modern form of solid state storage

Do you have one Ted ?

 

[iamowen]

I;ve got an older 950 in mine, it's been on pretty much 24/7 without so much as a hiccup.

Also going from a sata3 evo 940 ssd to a x4 m.2 950 was a HUGE speed jump, almost the same as mechanical -> ssd, the boot times are epic.

Bought one, windows boot times at great, however it does run hot as I suspected. Browser seems to warm it up for some reason. Just shut some tabs, it helps. normal temps seem to be 60-66, its been up to 76, but not really a lot I can do about it without a dedicated fan as it sits right underneath the graphics card.

 

[iamowen]

Mines sitting at about 55 to 65 degrees, way to hot for my liking, these look great https://shop.aquacomputer.de/produc...=3659&XTCsid=mv40jvau13q4pvjrl6o46tu7ehp7kcj6 but Overclockers don't sell them and they only appear to be available direct but shipping is 14 euro making them very expensive but I do think it will be worth it, any thoughts ?

 

[iamowen]

EK do a cover for £8 or so that OCUK do sell.

Have you a link Glanza ?

 

[iamowen]

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink - Nickel= £11.99
• 1 x EK Water Blocks EK-M.2 NVMe Heatsink - Black= £9.95

Total: £26.60
(includes shipping: £4.66)



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Thank you, these look better as they will fit without needing a pcie card

 

[iamowen]

On my way there now to pick one up ! Thanks for your help Glanza

 

[iamowen]

10-15 degrees cooler, can live with that for now