Check if your Asus Crosshair VIII Hero supports M.2 installation.
Check if your Asus Crosshair VIII Hero supports M.2 installation.
The recommended M.2 slot isn't specified in the manual, but you should match the size and interface type (PCIe 3.0/4.0) for compatibility.
I was considering a different approach but wanted to try the second option. My Corsair MP600 requires removing the heatsink for slot A, as leaving it on blocks re-energizing the chipset fan grill. Slot B lets me take out the tiny board heatsink, but I’ll go with slot A for better performance if it means more power.