Re: Effect of colour in SSD heatsinks

On 6/1/2025 9:40 AM, Pimpom wrote:

I'm thinking of installing simple heatsinks on the SSDs in my desktop and other computers. The SSDs are seldom subjected to heavy write loads and can do very well without the add-on heatsinks. But the peace of mind they bring is well worth the price of UD$1.10 apiece in a pack of 5.

Are these installed in 3.5" bays?  If so, there may be more bang for buck if
you can find ones with longer fins -- assuming you have airflow over them.
Also, make sure you know what the "ambient" inside the case is as that
will ultimately set the lowest operating temperature that you can achieve
(the SSD will report the temperature it is experiencing internally)
I prefer adding larger, quieter fans and just rely on moving the air
out of the case in the belief that it is (usually) cooler outside than in.

Here's an example: https://tinyurl.com/mpjar5bw There's a choice of three colours on Amazon India - black, gold and plain aluminium. How much of a difference, if any, will the colour make when fitted inside a computer case? I expect that cooling will be mostly by convection than by radiation.
 This is more of an academic interest than of practical requirement because, as I said, the heatsinks are not a necessity.