PCIe 5.0 SSDs could require active cooling to curb thermal throttling
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PCIe 5.0 SSDs could require active cooling to curb thermal throttling
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PCIe 5.0 SSDs could require active cooling to curb thermal throttling
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PCIe 5.0 SSDs could require active cooling to curb thermal throttling
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