Slovenia EK Water Blocks Launches Heatsinks Ek Quantum Convection for M.2 NVMe SSD

EK Water Blocks (EKWB d.o.o.), the Slovenia-based PC liquid cooling gear manufacturer, launched its first heatsinks for M.2 NVMe SSDs 5 years ago.

Ek Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe family

Since then, the company has sold over 100,000 of those units and gained a reputation for producing passive cooling solutions for M.2 SSDs. This reputation led to collaborations with storage manufacturers, the latest being Seagate Technology Holdings plc, and the development of a heatsink for FireCuda 530 SSD, which found its home in many gaming PCs and even PlayStation 5 consoles.

With SSDs having no intention of getting slower, only faster, the need for SSD cooling solutions will only grow, and the firm has prepared a heatsink, the EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe, as part of the Quantum product line. The redesign didn’t only bring aesthetic changes but also important functional update. As M.2 SSDs are getting faster, they are also gaining on capacity and using a double-sided layout. And that is where the EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe has the upper hand.

EK-Quantum convection M.2 NVMe

Ek Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe Nickel

The EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe is a passive aluminum heatsink for M.2 NVMe SSDs. Although it’s not a water cooling component, it is a much-needed aesthetic and cooling solution for many PC owners. It’s no secret that M.2 NVMe SSDs can overheat and be subdued to thermal throttling, thus losing performance. However, this heatsink will prevent thermal throttling in cases with sufficient airflow or otherwise significantly prolong the time before thermal throttling of the SSD occurs.

It is simple to install, low profile, reusable, and non-intrusive. The heatsink uses a clever design where flipping the backplate will realign the mounting holes on the backplate to another set of screw holes on the heatsink. This will move the backplate away from the main body of the heatsink, allowing for more space and installation on double-sided SSDs.

Ek Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe black

It is built from high-grade aluminum and is available in 4 distinctive finishes. With its Quantum-like design, this heatsink will be the addition to your build. The 4 available finishes – gold, black, nickel, and silver – will  match other EK Quantum line products like Torque fittings, pump covers, backplates, etc.

Ek Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe Silver

Compatibility
The EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe is compatible with all single- and double-sided 2280 M.2 NVMe SSDs (22mm wide, 80mm long). Because the heatsink consists of a front piece and backplate, the compatibility is limited to M.2 (NGFF) connectors with 4.2mm in height (as seen in the examples).

What Is single and what is souble-sided M.2 SSD?
Single-sided M.2 NVMe SSDs only have chips on one side of the PCB. This means all the storage and controller electronics are placed on one side of the drive, hence the name, single-sided. These drives are smaller and generate less heat. Double-sided M.2 NMVe drives have chips on both sides of the PCB. These drives usually offer more storage capacity by adding flash memory storage chips on both sides of the drive.

Ek Quantum Convection M 3 Gold front and rear

Availability and pricing
These premium M.2 NVMe SSD heatsinks are made in Slovenia, Europe, and are available for purchase through company’s Webshop and partner reseller network. The table below shows the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), VAT included.