Aqua Computer kryoM.2 micro Heat Sink Cooler Released For M.2 SSDs

By Nathan Kirsch

The kryoM.2 micro is a passive heat sink for single sided M.2 SSDs by Aqua Computer that was designed to be compatible with the commonly used form factor 2280 (22mm wide, 80mm long) drives. Priced at 9.90 EUR including 19% VAT (around $10 USD), the aluminum heat spreader clips to a single-sided M.2 SSD to heal transfer heat away from the drives controller and NAND Flash chips. The kyroM.2 micro M.2 SSD Cooler is available to purchase today.

kryoM.2 micro passive heat sink for M.2 2280 SSD

Aqua Computer kryoM.2 micro Features:

  • High-quality heat sink made from aluminum, black anodized with laser engraving
  • Stainless steel clips for easy installation
  • High performance thermal pad included in delivery
  • Self-adhesive protective foil for electrical insulation of the stainless steel clips included in delivery

Aqua Computer kryoM.2 micro passive heat sink for M.2 2280 SSD

Temperatures on NAND Flash has been a controversial subject in recent years as you actually want them to run on the warmer side. In fact, most consumer SSDs use NAND Flash that is rated to operate at 40C and keeping it cooler might actually result in lower life. Over 4 years ago researchers figured out that applying heat to NAND flash cells can drastically extend their life span. Basically, the high operating temperatures can force the residual charge from erased cells out of the NAND floating gate. By reducing the retained charge it returns the NAND Flash cells to usefulness. More recent articles on the subject of heat and SSDs also show that temperature also plays a roll in data retention!