NVME components can warp when exposed to high temperatures due to heat shields.
NVME components can warp when exposed to high temperatures due to heat shields.
Your setup seems to be experiencing an issue with the NVMe shield. It appears the drive bends when the shield is installed, but not when it's removed. This could be due to improper alignment, incorrect installation torque, or a compatibility problem with the shield model. Check the manufacturer's guidelines and ensure the shield is properly seated and secured.
I just finished setting up the board with that motherboard, but I almost bent the NVMe drive during installation. You’ll need to take out the pre-installed standoff if your drive is longer. The heatsink should sit on the thermal pad without covering the socket, or it will rest at an odd angle—make sure both standoffs are properly placed. Use the long screws with a tiny bit of thread on them for best results. Let me know if this makes sense.
It could be a questionable question, but it's worth considering. I chose the NVME in the lower slot since it has the shield.
Varies by board design. For OP it's manageable because it's an x4 slot, but it connects via the chipset rather than directly to the CPU. It doesn't really matter much for most scenarios; I was mainly interested in learning more (though it can still be slow sometimes).
Yeah, I’m using the bottom slot because that seems to be the only place where the shield will go (and was installed). Also I’m a little confused, so this is what it looks like with nothing in it, the same way it came, what do I do from here? @mooseblaster
I understand, I received the same board as the original poster. Could you share a picture of the bend?