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		lobocinza on Feb 4, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Update on Samsung SSD Reliability The controller is less thick than the NAND flash so don't make proper contact with the thermal pad. I just discovered mine is affected by this. After heeavy reading the controller is at 67C while the NAND is at 42C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8Z09nU554Q

dinvlad on Feb 9, 2023 [–]

Hmm, that still seems like it should be ok. Tjmax is usually over 100C (though for NANDs they recommend 70C I think)

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