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To use or not to use the M.2 heatshield

CheekyBugger
By CheekyBugger
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My pc isn´t built yet but once all the parts are here i have a question about whether or not i should use the heatshild on the upper m.2 port. The motherboard is a MSI B550 Tomahawk and i plan on only using one drive, a Samsung 970 Evo Plus.

 

I have read a lot of threads on this subject but it seems all of them are from 2017 when the first versions of this heatsink, then called "heatshield", in some cases increased the temperatures. The design looks much more functional now so is it safe to assume they´ve fixed the heatsink?

 

A video where it´s tested would be greatly appreciated!

 

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/MAG-B550-TOMAHAWK/Gallery#lg=1&slide=1

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They are functional only to a certain degree. They will lower temps, but not to a significant degree where it actually matter in terms of performance. It will only increase temps when you forget to peel off the protective film from the thermal pad. They're basically a gimmick, but if my mobo would have one, i'd use it.

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4 minutes ago, Stahlmann said:

They are functional only to a certain degree. They will lower temps, but not to a significant degree where it actually matter in terms of performance. It will only increase temps when you forget to peel off the protective film from the thermal pad. They're basically a gimmick, but if my mobo would have one, i'd use it.

Exactly what he says.

Its like putting a 7th fan into your case.. it will most likely not increase anything, except for having 1 degress less inside your case. But it a) looks better imo, b) gives it somewhat of a protecting layer when you work (do upgrades) on your system and c) still gives a bit better temperature, but not to a point where you will have either better or worse performance.

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Ok, so long as the temps always stay at least slightly lower than without the heatsink i´ll definitely use it. And i agree, it does look better with it and should also provide some extra protection. Still, if anyone reading this thread knows of a test or video where the difference is shown, please link it.

 

Anyway, thanks for the advice!

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