nvme ssd and heatsink query

[ik9000]

Hi, just doing a build and it's my first time dealing with nvme. The mobo (MSi x570 ace) has heatsink covers with sticky pads on them. The ssd is Samsung 970 Evo Plus. It doesn't come with its own heatsink but has a sticky paper label showing the product info etc across the top.

Do I:

1. Use it without the heatsink as it's only gen3 not gen4
   
2. Use it with heatsink leaving label in place
3. Try to remove the Samsung label and then apply the heatsink?

 

[ik9000]

Thanks all. I must admit 1 is tempting but just realised it will be covered partly be the CPU cooler so I'll just go 2 from the start. Prevents me losing the cover too!

 

[ik9000]

If you remove the label i think it voids the warranty

That was my worry too. Equally will removing the heatsink in future cause the same damage?