MSI shows off SPATIUM M580 FROZR LIQUID

It is widely acknowledged that with the advent of the PCIe 5.0 era, Solid State Drives (SSDs) have become increasingly prone to overheating, necessitating some form of cooling solution to maintain high-speed performance under continuous workloads. Consequently, there has been a rising trend in SSDs adopting active cooling mechanisms. Last year, there were reports from some users experiencing sudden crashes or shutdowns with PCIe 5.0 SSDs during use.

Most PCIe 5.0 SSDs currently available in the market are sold with integrated heat sinks, often featuring designs that incorporate fans or heat pipes. Team Group even launched a specialized 120mm all-in-one water cooler designed specifically for SSDs. At this year’s CES 2024, MSI showcased the SPATIUM M580 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 FROZR LIQUID, equipped with its compact all-in-one water cooling system that ingeniously integrates a cooling module, heat pipe, fan, and water pump within a small space.

The SPATIUM M580 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 FROZR LIQUID employs the Phison E26 controller and boasts top continuous read and write speeds of 14,000 MB/s and 12,000 MB/s, available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. According to Phison’s recommendations, SSDs with the E26 controller should ideally be maintained below 50°C during operation. While NAND flash can theoretically operate at 85°C, such temperatures would impact performance.

TomsHardware reports that MSI staff have indicated the model is currently a prototype still undergoing improvements, with future SSDs poised to benefit from these developments.

Moreover, MSI also displayed the Spatium M580 FROZR+, equipped with a Torx 5.0 fan, a 6mm heat pipe, and numerous fins. Its top features MSI’s logo and an RGB light strip, adding an aesthetic appeal to its functional design.