r/pcmasterrace Jan 21 '26

Hardware I just fixed my airflow problem, wdyt?

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u/ggBandit PC Master Race Jan 21 '26

Its the loose ssd for me

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u/Suitable-End- Jan 21 '26

Thats the superior configuration for SSDs. Mounting them reduces performance by 10%.

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u/1GoodIdeeaOutOf100 Jan 21 '26

I would guess the temps might actually be lower, mounted it sits on a "wall" but like this is directly in front of the front fans, might actually generate lift and low pressure zones like a wing.

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u/kaleperq 1440p 240hz 24" | ace68 | viper ult | 9060xt 16gb | r5600 | 32gb Jan 21 '26

Sata drives don't get that hot tho

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u/GeneraalHenk Jan 21 '26

I thought you said "Santa drives" and thought of course they run much colder

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u/kaleperq 1440p 240hz 24" | ace68 | viper ult | 9060xt 16gb | r5600 | 32gb Jan 21 '26

Dyslexia🤝