axGear M.2 2280 SSD Heatsink Thermal Silicone Pad for PCIE NVME Aluminum Alloy Material

Only possible nitpicks I could make is there were no instructions. Not an issue for me but for a novice they might not know how to properly install it. I did fumble with the plastic protectors on the thermal pads but that's mostly due to me getting old :) This particular SSD I put it on has the misfortune of having the hot air from the GPU blasting down on it. With the heatsink on it I'm getting an easy 10C - 15C reduction which keeps my monitoring happy as it's no longer getting above 60C. I peaked a few times at 68C before getting the heatsink and so far haven't seen it get above 54. One reason I chose this as it's a design that draws heat from both sides of the PCB making it a more effective cooler. If you're considering but don't know for sure how to install it the process is actually fairly straightforward. The actual heatsink will fairly easily slip out of the bottom part which also frees the thermal pads. The pads have a thin plastic sheet on both sides to protect them. Gently peel one side off and place that side on the SSD as straight as you can get it and try not to touch the pad itself to avoid contaminating it. Once it's on try not to move it as you peel off the other side. I did the top first and used the heatsink to help hold the SSD while I put the bad on the bottom and then clipped the bottom of the assembly on. One bonus is it DOES come with a spare screw and a tiny screwdriver in case you mange to lose the screw currently holding the end of the SSD in position.