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...sets itself apart through the inclusion of a patented liquid-cooling module that claims to lower temperatures by up to 10ºC.
It's always nice to see a manufacturer try something new, and Cardea Liquid is definitely different. Hoping to stand out from the crowd, Team Group has taken the plunge by releasing the world's first liquid-cooled M.2 SSD.
Available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities, the eye-catching PCIe 3.0 drive features a familiar combination of Phison E12 controller and Toshiba NAND, but sets itself apart through the inclusion of a patented liquid-cooling module that claims to lower temperatures by up to 10ºC.
The real-world benefit during our own tests has proven to be less conclusive, and for cooling purposes, we'd be inclined to err on the side of caution and recommend a regular heatsink; there's no chance of a leak and it's a tried-and-trusted formula that works perfectly well.
Cardea Liquid's underlying components are logical - this remains a fast SSD and peak temperature is ultimately a tad lower with the cooling module in situ - but we come away feeling as though the premium could only be justified by those favouring form over function.
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Fast PCIe 3.0 speeds
Looks impressive |
Cooling performance not great
Board compatibility could be an issue Significant premium over regular drives Do you really want liquid near your SSD? |
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