… Sign in to your XDA account Your SSD can throttle just like your CPU or GPU. Many people ignore this fact, and then wonder why their drive doesn't perform as advertised. While older SSDs didn't need heatsinks, newer models, especially high-performing ones, often require one to perform at their peak. …
… So long as this is the case, I'm not concerned about pump whine or that unmistakable gurgling sound that comes with some AIO installations. …
… It's also worth noting that most laptop cooling assemblies use aluminum heatsinks or an aluminum alloy , which gallium can erode just as easily as copper. …
… The cost a consumer pays for a tower-style dual-fan, multi-heat pipe design has fallen precipitously in recent years, and when you pair that with the generally poor reputation of stock coolers, it's likely that a large chunk of Ryzen buyers would dump the included fan and heatsink for something els… …
… But for the average PC, the GPU and other parts do much of the heavy lifting. The CPU is barely pushed hard and is really one of the parts where thermal concern is almost nonexistent. …
… That's because Lenovo has limited the TDP of the RTX Pro 5000 somewhat, which brings better battery life and less heat, while not really making much difference for actual work. And we all know heat is the killer of components, especially in laptops. …