alphacool hdx - m.2 ssd m02 cooler, 110mm

The Alphacool HDX - M.2 SSD M02 - 110mm - Black is a passive M.2 SSD cooler in the 110 mm size. Its two black aluminum cooling plates measure 98 x 22 mm, and the clips that come with it hold them on the drive. The 80 mm size is the HDX M.2 SSD M01.

Properties

• Cooling: Passive, two cooling plates
• Cooling plate dimensions (LxW): 98 x 22 mm
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Weight: 29 g

Passive cooling

Alphacool says it is now the first manufacturer to offer a mini cooler for M.2 SSDs. This one provides passive cooling, which in Alphacool's words ensures "better performance power". Alphacool also says the original appearance lets it fit seamlessly into any system. Its technical specifications are short: the material, the color, the plate size and the weight above.

Installation

Everything needed for an easy setup is included: thermal pads, clips and two cooling plates. Alphacool's assembly instructions take two steps. First, the thermal pads are placed onto the chips. Then the cooling plates go on top of these and are fastened with the clips, which Alphacool's page calls clamps. The slight height of the plates ensures they aren't in the way during installation, as well as letting them quickly dissipate heat.

In the box

• 2x cooling plates
• 2x thermal pads 0.5mm
• 1x thermal pad 1mm
• 8x clips