Adding NVMe SSD to HP ENVY - 15-as133cl

[huangcck]

Hi, 

I read around already several threads confirming that HP ENVY - 15-as133cl can indeed support a NVMe. My question is, because this model is so thin, can it support a NVMe heatsink that is 3mm in height?

I may not need it as I bought a Mushkin Enhanced Helix-L M.2 2280 250GB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D TLC that runs only 1.36A, or 4.5W, which is considerably lower than most at 2.7-2.8A. However, I just like to know my options just in case it does get too hot.

Thanks!

[KrazyToad · Accepted solution]

@huangcck

Welcome to HP Community

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

If the SSD runs only on 1.36 A you do not have to worry about overheating or need for Heatsink

But adding an extra Heatsink might be an issue due to space constraint

Thank you

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[huangcck]

Thank you so much for the confirmation. I read more reviews, this SSD runs only max a 1.36A, but averages at 0.65A so it runs pretty cool.

For anyone else running into this thread looking for NVMe, I recommend DRAMless HMB versions for laptops. They run on 4.5-5W as compare to more standard powerful ones at 9-10W, but you sacrifice some performance. They're still way faster than a M.2 SATA.

[Echo_Lake]

@huangcck

Thank you for posting back. 

I am glad to know that you managed to resolve the issue. Please reach out again for any further assistance.

Have a nice day ahead.