Corsair and Phison Release New Link State Firmware for MP700 SSD to Fix Heat Issues

Corsair has implemented Phison’s new firmware on its MP700 to keep thermals in check while maintaining acceptable performance, even during throttling.

“In summary, Phison Link-State Thermal Throttling allows Phison-based SSDs like Corsair’s MP700 to operate at higher speeds during thermal throttle events. This patent-pending technology also allows the drive to operate without forcing a shutdown to preserve the hardware and data under normal conditions.

Corsair and Phison still strictly recommend end-users use a heatsink with all E26-based SSDs. It is the end-user’s responsibility to operate the SSD as recommended. Heatsink options include the motherboard’s built-in passive or active heatsink, heatsinks that ship with the SSD, or aftermarket solutions widely available today.

We applaud Corsair for reacting as they have to this somewhat contrived use-case scenario of running a Gen5 SSD without a heatsink. Phison as well for collaborating with Corsair to develop Link-State Thermal-Throttling technology.”

Source: TweakTown