I received this info from Samsung Support when I qqueried my high temps:   A high drive temperature does not necessarily mean that the drive is faulty, especially if it is within the recommended temperature when used.   Please note that Samsung does not manufacture nor recommend the use of a third-party radiator or heatsink on its SSDs, since it is not necessary.  This is because the 970 EVO Plus has advanced thermal control solutions that enhance performance with reduced heat risk. Dynamic Thermal Guard (DTG) technology proactively prevents overheating, and a heat spreader with an integrated thin copper film dissipates heat more efficiently. Additionally, a nickel coating on the Phoenix controller also helps to dissipate heat faster during heavy workload use in order to ensure the high levels of quality and reliability. You, therefore, do not need a radiator specifically for your SSD 970 EVO Plus. Please be informed as well that using a heatsink on your SSD will require the peeling of the label on the drive. Removing the label on your drive will automatically void the drive’s warranty and warranty service will no longer be possible. ... View more

Hi Nathan, I eventually contacted Samsung Support.  I was asked to carry out a number of tasks and submitted the results to them.  Their reply was: From Magician, everything looks fine. There is no critical warning about the temperature. ​Does the SSD get enough airflow? I believe it does but until I can get the back off my laptop ( I am away from home at the moment) to check for dust etc I can't be sure. ... View more

Anyone else think their 970 EVO Plus is running hot? ... View more