Overclocker Der8auer has tested the Corsair MP700 ELITE SSD, featuring the new Phison E31T controller designed to address the overheating problems common with PCIe 5.0 SSDs. Comparing it to the previous generation Crucial T700, the results show a notable improvement in thermal performance.
Without a heatsink, the Crucial T700 reached 60°C after just four minutes of activity, quickly rising to 83°C under load. The MP700, on the other hand, reached 53°C and 80°C respectively under the same conditions. With its included heatsink, the MP700 managed significantly lower temperatures of 35°C idle and 64°C under load.
| SSD | Idle Temperature (°C) | Load Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Crucial T700 | 60 | 83 |
| Corsair MP700 | 53 | 80 |
| Corsair MP700 (with heatsink) | 35 | 64 |
Der8auer acknowledged the improved cooling of the new controller but recommended the previous generation SSDs for most users. He argued that the price per gigabyte of the newer drives remains high, and they don't offer a significant performance boost in games.
