I am new to the M2 form factor. I just received my Samsung 980 Pro ssd and my Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite. The mobo came with a heatsink for one of the M2 slots, but the heatsink is larger than the samsung ssd. What is the proper way to install the 980 with the mobo heatsink?
The picture attached shows my assumption: install another standoff mount that matches the size of the ssd, secure it with a screw. Then install the heatsink on top of the ssd where the other standoff mount is located and secure with another screw. Is this correct? (The heatsink will be placed on top of the SSD, but I placed it on the other slot to show more detail)
View: https://imgur.com/a/qGIQ1rT
I am aware that a heatsink is probably unnecessary.
The picture attached shows my assumption: install another standoff mount that matches the size of the ssd, secure it with a screw. Then install the heatsink on top of the ssd where the other standoff mount is located and secure with another screw. Is this correct? (The heatsink will be placed on top of the SSD, but I placed it on the other slot to show more detail)
View: https://imgur.com/a/qGIQ1rT
I am aware that a heatsink is probably unnecessary.
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