Page 4 - Conclusion
If you are considering building a high-performance desktop computer, obviously your first task is to look for high performance parts. A part of that task is to ensure these high-performance components are kept cool. If your M.2 SSD or motherboard with a PCIe 4.0 NVMe slot does not come with a heatsink, SilverStone's TP04 SSD heatsink is a solid choice. There are three main reasons. Firstly, the SilverStone TP04 is very effective in terms bringing down the SSD operating temperature. When an SSD is under a high load, the TP04 can keep the SSD cool to ensure performance without throttling and long-term reliability. Secondly, the installation of this product is virtually tool-free. We can easily clip the heatsink on to the bottom case without messing with screws using a screwdriver. It is true that we eventually need to use a screwdriver to install the SSD onto the motherboard, but that is really the only screw we need to worry about for this whole procedure. On a somewhat related note, the SilverStone TP04 comes with two pairs of thermal pads to accommodate SSDs that are single or double-sided, which is great. Last but not least, the SilverStone TP04 has very good build quality. Although it is a rather simple product, but I can definitely say all the parts are made out of a high-quality material. The only potential tradeoff is you need to watch to make sure your SSD with the TP04 installed clears all nearby components. Now, let us take a look at the price. Remember in the introduction that I mentioned a high-performance product should also come with a reasonable price? In this case, the SilverStone TP04 costs about $17 USD at press time. For the cost of two McDonald's Double Big Mac meals, you can keep your SSD cool for years to come in a quality package. How awesome is that?
SilverStone provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.5/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The SilverStone TP04 is a hot choice if you want to cool down your M.2 SSD to ensure performance and reliability for years to come.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware; Installation
3. Test Results
4. Conclusion
