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iPhone 17 Pro Max Mod With SSD Coolers Claims 90% 3DMark Stability, 21% Score Bump

The DIY rig's reported gains remain unverified, suggesting relevance mainly for sustained pro workloads.

Overview

  • A Reddit user strapped five desktop M.2 SSD coolers to an iPhone 17 Pro Max and shared photos of the setup.
  • The user reported over 90% stability in 3DMark Steel Nomad Light and an Unlimited score rising from 2,233 to a highest 2,712.
  • Tom's Hardware noted the post lacked a same-device baseline and contrasted the claim with a 69.4% stability result from Max Tech's video.
  • Apple already employs a vapor-chamber cooling system in the iPhone 17 Pro line, saying it dissipates heat far better than the titanium-based approach in prior models.
  • Both reports and the modder describe the bulky, sharp-edged contraption as a niche option most applicable to sustained tasks such as ProRes video recording.