[SOLVED] Do the notes mean the parts I picked won't work together?

Apr 4, 2019
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I finished a part list on pcpartpicker, and when I went to check the compatibility notes, the following notes were present:

Compatibility Notes
  • Note:The motherboard M.2 slot #1 shares bandwidth with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port. When the M.2 slot is populated, one SATA 6.0 Gb/s port is disabled.
  • Note:Some physical dimension restrictions cannot (yet) be automatically checked, such as cpu cooler / RAM clearance with modules using tall heat spreaders.
Do these mean that the parts I've picked won't work? Here's what the list looks like:

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2*16) DDR4-3600 Memory
Storage: Toshiba P300 1 TB 3.5 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive + Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8 GB Black Gaming Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
 
Solution
I could be wrong but i'm pretty sure that motherboard only has a M.2 E Key slot or Sata M.2 and you're trying to put in an NVME M.2, NVME is better than sata and if that is the case I would look at a different motherboard.
That board can utilize an M.2 drive in either flavor.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390 Pro4/index.asp#Specification
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  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

*If M2_1 is occupied by a...

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Note #1 - That just means 1 of the SATA ports on the motherboard is disabled if using a drive in the M.2 port.
You have others, so no problem.

Note #2 - Just refers to general measurements. What the manufacturers report may not be "exact". 0.5mm either way may mean a good fit or not a good fit. Do your own due diligence.
 
Feb 5, 2020
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I finished a part list on pcpartpicker, and when I went to check the compatibility notes, the following notes were present:

Compatibility Notes
  • Note:The motherboard M.2 slot #1 shares bandwidth with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port. When the M.2 slot is populated, one SATA 6.0 Gb/s port is disabled.
  • Note:Some physical dimension restrictions cannot (yet) be automatically checked, such as cpu cooler / RAM clearance with modules using tall heat spreaders.
Do these mean that the parts I've picked won't work? Here's what the list looks like:

CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2*16) DDR4-3600 Memory
Storage: Toshiba P300 1 TB 3.5 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive + Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME SSD
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8 GB Black Gaming Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply
I could be wrong but i'm pretty sure that motherboard only has a M.2 E Key slot or Sata M.2 and you're trying to put in an NVME M.2, NVME is better than sata and if that is the case I would look at a different motherboard.
The clearance issue could be because the noctua CPU cooler is pretty big so might not have the clearance needed, perhaps try a smaller cooler
 

USAFRet

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I could be wrong but i'm pretty sure that motherboard only has a M.2 E Key slot or Sata M.2 and you're trying to put in an NVME M.2, NVME is better than sata and if that is the case I would look at a different motherboard.
That board can utilize an M.2 drive in either flavor.

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z390 Pro4/index.asp#Specification
-------------------------
  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
  • 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**

*If M2_1 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_5 will be disabled.
If M2_2 is occupied by a SATA-type M.2 device, SATA3_1 will be disabled.
If M2_2 is occupied by a PCIe-type M.2 device, SATA3_0 will be disabled.

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Solution
Here's a quote from Noctua about the NH-D15.

The front fins of the NH-D15 generally protrude over the RAM slots. Due to the recessed lower fins, it is still possible to use RAM modules with up to 64mm height in single fan mode. In dual fan mode, the front fan will sit above the RAM slots as well. In this case, Noctua recommends using standard height RAM (up to 32mm). However, in chassis with more than 165mm CPU cooler clearance, the front fan can be moved upwards to make room for memory modules taller than 32mm (e.g. moving the fan 5mm up will increase the total height from 165 to 170mm and make room for 37mm tall modules).
Since the NZXT H510 case allows for max cooler height of 165mm and the NH-D15 is 165mm you won't have the option of moving the front fan up higher to clear the ripjaws heatspreader (40mm height). You can avoid this issue by using Corsair Vengeance LPX memory (32mm height) instead of Ripjaws since they have shorter heatspreaders or choosing a different case/cooler combination.
NH-D15
 
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Here's a quote from Noctua about the NH-D15.


Since the NZXT H510 case allows for max cooler height of 165mm and the NH-D15 is 165mm you won't have the option of moving the front fan up higher to clear the ripjaws heatspreader (40mm height). You can avoid this issue by using Corsair Vengeance LPX memory (32mm height) instead of Ripjaws since they have shorter heatspreaders or choosing a different case/cooler combination.
NH-D15
Or use a different cpu cooler.