Question Can't mount motherboard with new NVMe SSD - heatsink is too big!

[goaskalice00]

Hey guys,

I recently purchased a new NVMe PCIe m.2 SSD - specifically, the Viper Patriot VPN100 (1TB) https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-Viper-VPN100-2280-PCIe/dp/B07PB2ZZPL

I have a mini-ITX build in the Dan A4 SFX case. My motherboard is the Gigabyte H270N-WIFI: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-H270N-WIFI-rev-10#kf

Now, despite my motherboard being compatible with the Viper SSD, its m.2 connector is on the back of the board. Because the Viper SSD has an enormous heatsink, I can't actually mount my motherboard after installing the SSD. The heatsink is simply too high.

Is there anything I can do about this? I'm worried that my only option is to remove the heatsink from the SSD, but considering that they're factory adhered together, I'm concerned that it would ruin the SSD. I've also never installed an NVMe drive before, let alone removed a heatsink from one.

Is there any way for me to make more space behind my motherboard to allow for the SSD w/ heatsink to fit?

Just spent a couple of hours deconstructing and reconstructing my computer, all for nothing

 

[CountMike]

Simply put no. If you remove heatsink it will surely void your warranty. Only other option (if possible) is to do some "surgery " on the back plate for MB to make a hole for it.

 

[goaskalice00]

rough man. Hopefully Newegg will accept my return. Do you know of any mini-itx motherboards with an NVMe slot on the top of the board? I've been considering a mobo upgrade for a while now, so maybe I should just go that route.

 

[goaskalice00]

After a little research, I found this https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E168131...l&cm_re=mini-itx_intel-_-13-157-859-_-Product

I'm running a 7th generation Intel i5, and may upgrade soon. Do you know of any other motherboards that might serve me better?

Other than having an m.2 slot on the top of the board, I also want integrated WIFI and Bluetooth.

 

[goaskalice00]

More research yielded this https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813119080?Description=mini-itx intel m.2&cm_re=mini-itx_intel_m.2--13-119-080--Product
Seems like a better option. Any opinions? My only concern is that the mobos m.2 heatsink won't have sufficient room for the Viper... then again, it looks like it's removable.

One more, a little cheaper https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813157821