Painting SSDs

[Fulcrum93]

Hello all, I intend on paint my SSD to make it match the build color. Is there any issue I can run into, like thermals too high (paint impeding the heat to be dispersed properly) or something?

[iRileyx]

It might add a few degree's to the temperature but nothing that will cause problems or harm to the drive.

[Fulcrum93]

Just now, RKRiley said:

It might add a few degree's to the temperature but nothing that will cause problems or harm to the drive.

Thanks. I'm a bit worried cause my SSD already runs at 40 when the pc is under load

[JHY]

If you paint with thermal conductive paint, it won't cause heat problem.

[ProLogic]

SSDs aren't very hot, you will be fine as long as you have airflow (or they aren't inside the heatzone of the GPU & CPU)

[Fulcrum93]

4 minutes ago, ProLogic said:

SSDs aren't very hot, you will be fine as long as you have airflow (or they aren't inside the heatzone of the GPU & CPU)

Yeah got that. Thing is I'm mounting it (and in future them) on the psu shroud of an NZXT H440, which means it is indeed in the heat zone of the gpu, and reaches when gaming 40°C tops

[ProLogic]

Just now, Fulcrum93 said:

Yeah got that. Thing is I'm mounting it (and in future them) on the psu shroud of an NZXT H440, which means ot is indeed in the heat zone of the gpu, and reaches when gaming 40°C tops

 

If the system has ample airflow you are fine, they are cooler than hard drives, and hard drives don't get very hot.

[Fulcrum93]

Just now, ProLogic said:

If the system has ample airflow you are fine, they are cooler than hard drives, and hard drives don't get very hot.

And here's anothe rather odd thing: when gaming the SSD reaches 40, while the HDD doesn't even cross 34. Although must be mentioned the HDD is right in front of the fans, while the SSD right under the gpu

[W-L]

8 minutes ago, Fulcrum93 said:

Hello all, I intend on paint my SSD to make it match the build color. Is there any issue I can run into, like thermals too high (paint impeding the heat to be dispersed properly) or something?

Temperature is not an issue with an SSD, but if you wanted a removable option incase of warranty Or to revert back to original you can wrap the SSD in vinyl. 

[ProLogic]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Temperature is not an issue with an SSD, but if you wanted a removable option incase of warranty Or to revert back to original you can wrap the SSD in vinyl. 

 

 

1 minute ago, Fulcrum93 said:

And here's anothe rather odd thing: when gaming the SSD reaches 40, while the HDD doesn't even cross 34. Although must be mentioned the HDD is right in front of the fans, while the SSD right under the gpu

 

 

Or plasti dip 

[Fulcrum93]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Temperature is not an issue with an SSD, but if you wanted a removable option incase of warranty Or to revert back to original you can wrap the SSD in vinyl. 

Makes sense, but would be easier to just paint it. Do you have any suggestions on how to cover the pins while painting please?

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

7 minutes ago, Fulcrum93 said:

Thanks. I'm a bit worried cause my SSD already runs at 40 when the pc is under load

My SSD is on the other side of the motherboard (P400S) so it has no cooling and is maxes at 37C when I perform a backup.

 

[Fulcrum93]

1 minute ago, ProLogic said:

 

 

Or plasti dip 

Right, did not thought about that.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Fulcrum93 said:

Makes sense, but would be easier to just paint it. Do you have any suggestions on how to cover the pins while painting please?

plug in old cables?

[Fulcrum93]

Just now, SCHISCHKA said:

My SSD is on the other side of the motherboard (P400S) so it has no cooling and is maxes at 37C when I perform a backup.

 

So mine is kind of a problem then

[W-L]

Just now, Fulcrum93 said:

Makes sense, but would be easier to just paint it. Do you have any suggestions on how to cover the pins while painting please?

You can mask it off but ideally you will want to take it apart to paint the two shells. It would be a good idea to take off decals or logos before painting. 

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

Just now, Fulcrum93 said:

So mine is kind of a problem then

no it should be within spec

[Fulcrum93]

1 minute ago, SCHISCHKA said:

plug in old cables?

Yeah, that'd be good indeed thanks

[ProLogic]

2 minutes ago, Fulcrum93 said:

Makes sense, but would be easier to just paint it. Do you have any suggestions on how to cover the pins while painting please?

You can tape off the whole connector piece too.

[Fulcrum93]

Alright guys, thanks alot for the suggestions to all of you!