Install new m.2 nvme on strix mb

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 21:46

Hello all,
I need some advice please:
I just received today my new MB ROG Strix z490-e
And I want to install one nvme XPG Gammix S50 Lite.
When install it in the first slot and putting back on the MB M.2 heat sink looks like the nvme is just a bit pushed down. Is this normal?
I have the impression that will make a slight very very slight "smile".
Thanks you and regards,
This is my first PC in the last 8 years and I am building it with my youngest.

yasibogo · 17 Feb 2021 at 21:52

On my rog strix b550-f there was a rubber pad to put on the existing pad on the motherboard for one sided nvme cards (I missed it the first time and had the same issue). Should be in a little bag with screws.

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 21:57

I just added that and is still a bit.
I will try to add some pictures

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 21:59

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmX3WOGJwZqgh7AJqXTzb15azXn4_w

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 22:00

The XPG module has a heat sink by default... and is a bit higher. Should I leave the heat sink of the MB off?

yasibogo · 17 Feb 2021 at 22:08

Looks like the XPG Gammix S50 Lite has a heatsink preinstalled so you are putting a heat sink on a heat sink and squashing it.

yasibogo · 17 Feb 2021 at 22:10

I would leave the mb heatsink off. The are mostly for show anyway and at the speed and capacity will have virtually no real world difference. (studies on my sn750 shows no performance or real heat difference)

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 22:12

Thanks! I can try to run the PC without the MB heatsink. Is the temp. From the NVME be reported in the OS ? I will install win 10 pro.

yasibogo · 17 Feb 2021 at 22:20

Not sure you can with nvme cards. I can't with mine. I was referring to 3rd party tests. Hope all goes well with the build :-)

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 23:44

Thanks very much for your help.
It will take us some time...we will read all the manuals info. before each step...

Paul357 · 17 Feb 2021 at 23:46

I did removed the MB plate... the look feels a bit un complete but the nvme plate is parallel with the MB.

pp111 · 18 Feb 2021 at 12:33

Paul357 said:
Thanks! I can try to run the PC without the MB heatsink. Is the temp. From the NVME be reported in the OS ? I will install win 10 pro.

Usually motherboards come with a tiny plastic packet that contains a standoff/spacer and screw. You can use these to fix the drive in place without the motherboard heatsink.

Paul357 · 18 Feb 2021 at 19:50

Thanks! I did found the little ones and the nvme is installed without the MB heatsinks.

ASMB · 18 Feb 2021 at 23:57

Paul357 said:
Thanks! I can try to run the PC without the MB heatsink. Is the temp. From the NVME be reported in the OS ? I will install win 10 pro.

Download the software for the nvme from the manufacturer's website, it should hopefully show details like operating temperatures and the expected remaining life of the ssd as you use it over time