Samsung 990 Pro SSD Temperature Test Results: Efficient Cooling System Maintains Low Temperatures
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Samsung's 990 Pro V-NAND SSD has made a name for itself as a reliable and efficient storage solution, especially in the realm of laptops that often lack effective cooling solutions for solid-state drives. This SSD performs well enough to sustain peak performance without the need for active cooling or large heatsinks, though using a basic heatsink for temperature stability and thermal mass is recommended for desktop or server use.
Cooling Requirements and Impact on Lifespan
The 990 Pro SSD operates efficiently at low temperatures and can handle typical workloads without thermal throttling without extra cooling. However, using a heatsink or some cooling provides temperature stability and helps keep operating temperatures lower, which is associated with longer SSD lifespan. The operating temperature range is specified as 0°C to 70°C, indicating it is designed to function reliably within this range.
Lower operating temperatures generally help reduce charge leakage in NAND flash memory, thereby helping maintain drive health and endurance over time. Samsung’s 990 Pro warranty supports 2400 TBW (terabytes written), and lower operating temps from cooling can help the drive stay within this endurance envelope longer.
Performance and Lifespan Benefits
While the 990 Pro can operate well without dedicated cooling, using a small heatsink for temperature stability is beneficial, especially in desktop setups, to maintain lower temperatures and potentially extend SSD lifespan compared to no cooling. In testing, the 990 Pro SSD was able to sustain the full speed of stress-testing benchmarks without reaching its maximum temperature of 70 degrees C (158 F), unlike hotter SSDs using Phison's E26 controller.
Recommendations and Testing
Users with traditional desktops or servers can use Samsung's 990 Pro SSD with basic heatsinks and expect a long life for their SSD. The PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD slot of Asus' ROG Strix B850-E Gaming Wi-Fi motherboard comes with a larger heatsink for cooling high-performance PCIe 5 drives. Active cooling with NVMe heatsinks that include integrated fans may not provide significant temperature reduction when paired with energy-efficient SSDs like Samsung's 990 Pro, as its best result with passive cooling only reached 33C, 10 degrees above the ambient temperature.
In conclusion, Samsung's 990 Pro V-NAND SSD is a great choice for users looking to upgrade their laptop's storage or for those with desktops or servers who want a reliable, efficient, and long-lasting storage solution. With its ability to perform well without dedicated cooling and the benefits of using a small heatsink for temperature stability, this SSD is a solid choice for a wide range of users.
Data-and-cloud-computing technology can benefit from the use of Samsung's 990 Pro V-NAND SSD in server environments due to its reliable performance, long lifespan, and efficient cooling requirements. The use of a small heatsink for temperature stability can further improve the SSD's performance and extend its lifespan in desktop setups.
