{"product_id":"cm-m2f-m2-2280-ssd-cooler-active-fan-argb-brass-thermal-pad","title":"CM-M2F M.2 2280 SSD Cooler with Active Fan \u0026 ARGB — 1mm Brass Thermal Pad, 9000 RPM, 5V 3-Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCM-M2F M.2 2280 SSD Cooler with Active Fan — Brass Thermal Pad, ARGB, 9000 RPM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePCIe Gen 4 and Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are fast — but they run hot. Under sustained sequential reads and writes, many high-performance drives exceed 70°C and begin thermal throttling, cutting transfer speeds by 30–50% to protect the controller. Passive heatsinks help, but in cases with limited airflow they often can’t keep up. The \u003cstrong\u003eCM-M2F M.2 2280 SSD cooler with active fan\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a 1mm brass thermal contact plate, an aluminum fin heatsink, and a 9000 RPM integrated fan to actively pull heat away from the drive — keeping your SSD running at full speed even under sustained workloads. It’s built for PC builders and content creators who demand consistent storage performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 × CM-M2F active SSD cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e (heatsink body with integrated fan), a 1mm brass thermal pad, a silicone thermal pad, mounting screws, and a 420mm (16.5\") ARGB cable with 5V 3-Pin male and female connectors for daisy-chaining. The cooler body is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003eABS + aluminum alloy + stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 1mm brass plate as the primary thermal interface between the SSD and the heatsink. Dimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e76 × 24 × 14mm (3.0\" × 0.94\" × 0.55\")\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weight: 125g (≈4.4 oz). Available in Black and White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cooler is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-performance NVMe Gen 4 and Gen 5 SSD cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e in gaming PCs and workstations where sustained read\/write speeds matter, as an \u003cstrong\u003eactive M.2 cooler for compact ITX builds\u003c\/strong\u003e where passive cooling is insufficient due to limited case airflow, and for builders who want \u003cstrong\u003eARGB-synchronized SSD cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e that integrates with their motherboard’s 5V lighting ecosystem without occupying additional headers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-compat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-compat-icon\"\u003e🔌\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 2280 SSDs only\u003c\/strong\u003e (80mm length). Compatible with NVMe PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5, and SATA M.2 drives. ARGB requires a \u003cstrong\u003e5V 3-Pin ARGB header\u003c\/strong\u003e on your motherboard. Remove any existing motherboard M.2 shield before installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Key Features of These M.2 2280 SSD Coolers with Active Fan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"hdiy-features\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🧲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1mm Brass Thermal Contact Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 1mm thick brass plate sits directly between the SSD chips and the aluminum heatsink body. Brass conducts heat more rapidly than standard polymer thermal pads, accelerating heat transfer from the drive surface to the fin structure where the fan can exhaust it. This is particularly effective for Gen 4 and Gen 5 NVMe drives that generate concentrated heat at the controller chip.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e💨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9000 RPM Active Cooling Fan\u003c\/strong\u003e — The integrated high-speed fan creates strong suction airflow across the aluminum fin array, actively pulling heat away from the heatsink surface. At 9000 ±10% RPM, the fan moves significantly more air than passive convection alone, making this cooler effective even in cases with limited internal airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🌈\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5V 3-Pin ARGB with Daisy-Chain Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 420mm (16.5\") ARGB cable features both male and female 5V 3-Pin connectors, allowing multiple ARGB devices to be chained in series from a single motherboard header. The ARGB lighting syncs with major motherboard software ecosystems including ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, and Gigabyte RGB Fusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🏗️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABS + Aluminum Alloy + Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — The three-material body combines an ABS fan housing for lightweight structure, an aluminum alloy fin heatsink for heat dissipation, and stainless steel mounting hardware for secure, corrosion-resistant installation. The compact 76 × 24 × 14mm profile fits within standard M.2 slot clearances on most motherboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e🔇\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic Bearing Fan Motor, 60,000-Hour Rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — The hydraulic bearing design reduces friction and bearing noise compared to sleeve bearing motors, contributing to quieter operation at sustained high RPM. The motor is rated for up to 60,000 hours of continuous use, making this a long-term cooling solution for always-on workstations or NAS builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Installation Kit Included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each package includes the active cooler, 1mm brass thermal pad, silicone thermal pad, mounting screws, and ARGB cable. No additional thermal compound or hardware purchases are needed. Installation requires only a small Phillips screwdriver and takes approximately 3–5 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📐 Technical Specifications — M.2 2280 Active SSD Cooler\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM-M2F (HS-NVMEM2F02)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible SSD Form Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 2280 (80mm length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible SSD Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNVMe PCIe Gen 3 \/ Gen 4 \/ Gen 5, SATA M.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooler Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 × 24 × 14mm (3.0\" × 0.94\" × 0.55\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125g (≈4.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS + Aluminum Alloy + Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThermal Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1mm Brass Thermal Plate + Silicone Thermal Pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCooling Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive (Integrated Fan + Aluminum Fin Heatsink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFan Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9000 RPM ±10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNoise Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤25 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFan Bearing Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic Bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFan Rated Lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eARGB Connector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V 3-Pin (Male + Female, Daisy-Chain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eARGB Cable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420mm (≈16.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Colors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack \/ White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Active SSD Cooler, 1mm Brass Thermal Pad, Silicone Thermal Pad, Mounting Screws, ARGB Cable, Retail Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hdiy-note-icon\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm your SSD is the M.2 2280 (80mm) form factor. A 5V 3-Pin ARGB header is required on your motherboard for lighting. Remove any existing motherboard M.2 shield before installation. The fan runs at fixed speed — PWM speed control is not supported.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat SSD form factor does the CM-M2F fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CM-M2F is designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 2280 SSDs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common M.2 size, measuring 80mm (approximately 3.15\") in length. It is not compatible with M.2 2242 or M.2 22110 drives. Check your SSD label or motherboard manual to confirm your drive is the 2280 size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does this cooler use a brass thermal pad instead of a standard thermal pad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrass has higher thermal conductivity than most polymer thermal pads. The \u003cstrong\u003e1mm brass plate\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between the SSD chips and the aluminum heatsink body, rapidly drawing heat away from the drive surface and transferring it upward to the fin structure where the fan exhausts it. This two-stage heat transfer path is more effective than a passive heatsink alone, especially under sustained Gen 4 or Gen 5 NVMe workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow loud is the 9000 RPM fan during operation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fan operates at \u003cstrong\u003e9000 ±10% RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e and is rated at up to \u003cstrong\u003e25 dBA\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this speed, the fan is audible but generally not intrusive in a typical desktop case environment. The hydraulic bearing design reduces bearing noise compared to sleeve bearing fans. Note that the fan runs at fixed speed — it does not slow down at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the 5V 3-Pin ARGB daisy-chain connection work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CM-M2F uses a standard \u003cstrong\u003e5V 3-Pin ARGB connector\u003c\/strong\u003e that plugs into your motherboard’s 5V ARGB header. The daisy-chain design means the cable has both a male and female ARGB connector, allowing you to chain multiple ARGB devices in series from a single motherboard header — useful when your motherboard has limited ARGB headers. Compatible with ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, and other 5V ARGB ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this cooler compatible with NVMe Gen 4 and Gen 5 SSDs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The CM-M2F is compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eNVMe PCIe Gen 3, Gen 4, and Gen 5\u003c\/strong\u003e SSDs, as well as SATA M.2 drives — all in the M.2 2280 form factor. Gen 4 and Gen 5 drives run significantly hotter than Gen 3 and benefit most from active cooling. The brass thermal pad and 9000 RPM fan combination is particularly effective for high-performance NVMe drives under sustained workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill this cooler fit if my motherboard already has an M.2 shield installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your motherboard has a factory M.2 heatsink or shield installed, you will need to remove it before fitting the CM-M2F. Most motherboard M.2 shields are held by one or two screws and can be removed in under a minute. Refer to your motherboard manual for the correct removal procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included in the package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order includes: \u003cstrong\u003e1 × CM-M2F active SSD cooler\u003c\/strong\u003e (heatsink body with integrated fan), 1 × 1mm brass thermal pad, 1 × silicone thermal pad, mounting screws, a 420mm (16.5\") ARGB cable with 5V 3-Pin male and female connectors, and retail box packaging. No additional thermal compound or hardware is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the fan speed adjust automatically based on SSD temperature?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-faq-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The CM-M2F fan runs at a \u003cstrong\u003efixed speed of 9000 ±10% RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e whenever the system is powered on. It does not support PWM speed control. The 5V 3-Pin ARGB connector powers both the fan and the lighting simultaneously. If variable fan speed is required, an inline fan controller can be used with the power connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hdiy-cta\"\u003e🛒 Select your color above, then add to cart.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HomeDIYer","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52381187768594,"sku":"HKTBSMA760001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":52381187801362,"sku":"HKTBSMA760002","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/8936\/1682\/files\/04_7e0d75fd-0270-412e-8362-1ad2421902a5.jpg?v=1781598619","url":"https:\/\/homediyer.com\/products\/cm-m2f-m2-2280-ssd-cooler-active-fan-argb-brass-thermal-pad","provider":"HomeDIYer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}