4 reasons you might need an SSD heatsink

Your SSD can overheat just like your CPU or GPU. If it's unable to dissipate enough heat, it'll suffer from reduced performance that you're very likely to notice. While most people can do without an SSD heatsink, there are some signs that might point to your SSD desperately needing one. You can spot them during your day-to-day usage or by using a third-party program to monitor your SSD temperature. And if you've just bought a Gen5 SSD, then you should use a heatsink without giving it a second thought.