Best option for a SSD ?

Fazer

Trash Compacter
Original poster
May 14, 2019
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Hello everyone,

I'm really happy with my new setup with the DanCase, but I would like to change my storage and I need advice.

I currently own two 2.5" SSDs :

- Toshiba 960Go
- Crucial MX300 525Go

My goal is to only have one SSD in order to remove the cage under the PSU and have more room for the cables.

I have two options :

- a M.2 SSD behind the motherboard
Pros : small and easy to hide | fewer cables under the PSU
Cons : only 1To (I'm unable to find a 2To M.2 SSD in my country) | Need thermal pads ?
- a 2.5" SSD on the front of the case
Pros : easy to set up | 2To available
Cons : more cables under the PSU | Bad temperatures ? (since the SSD will be almost pressed against the PSU, which gets really really hot while playing)

What's your opinion ? I'm really interested by the M.2 SSD, but I'm afraid about the temperatures since it will be stuck between the motherboard and the GPU. I don't need a NVMe, but maybe I should get some thermal pads if they can fit behind the motherboard ?
 

Tashi

Trash Compacter
Jun 15, 2019
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SATA M.2 behind mobo? Noctua A9x14 under mobo for more GPU airflow and SSD airflow?
 

Fazer

Trash Compacter
Original poster
May 14, 2019
39
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SATA M.2 behind mobo? Noctua A9x14 under mobo for more GPU airflow and SSD airflow?

Yes, behind the mobo. I can put a Noctua A9x14 under the motheboard for a better aiflow, but I'm still worried about the temperatures, especially with my GPU that doesn't have a backplate (GTX 1080 MSI Armor).
 

Boganator

Chassis Packer
Sep 23, 2018
14
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Concerning the M.2 temps, I made a post recently about how I got my temps under control. Yes, you need thermal pads, but they totally work.
 

Fazer

Trash Compacter
Original poster
May 14, 2019
39
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Concerning the M.2 temps, I made a post recently about how I got my temps under control. Yes, you need thermal pads, but they totally work.

Thank you for the information ! May I know why you used two different sizes (1mm and 1,5mm) to fill the gap between the drive and the motherboard ?