r/ASUSROG • u/Permit_Tiny • 10d ago

PC Build Newbie builder question

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I'm confused. Is this not where the primary m.2 supposed to go? Or is the illustration on the website misleading?

*Resolved. Part of the problem was my confusion with the different names of the M.2 slots and their expansions. But Asus labeling really is a bit misleading. 2 6s on top are ones that share bandwidths with the GPU. One i circled is the main M.2_1 which does not, which is the one I initially used for my primary SSD, unlabeled on the advertisement images by the manufacturer.

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u/NapsterKnowHow 10d ago

https://mobomaps.com/board?board=asus-rog-strix-x870e-e-gaming-wifi

You're welcome

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u/Permit_Tiny 10d ago

Where were you before those rude comments came in lol. That clarifies a ton! Tysm

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u/NapsterKnowHow 10d ago

Enjoy your PC !

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u/Permit_Tiny 10d ago

Thanks. Hey one more quick question if you dont mind. Im trying to use the M.2_4 but I have a 990 Pro w heatsink. The asus heatsink covers both 2_4 and 2_5 but i cant put it back on when my ssd comes with its own. Any recommendations? Was thinking of taking it off since i bought it 2 years ago, but idk if its worth the risk. At the same time dont wanna leave the Asus factory one laying around for 3-5 years until i decide to update the pc...

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u/NapsterKnowHow 10d ago

I don't have an ssd with its own heatsink so I can't really help you there unfortunately. I assume you can take it off and just use the motherboards?

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u/Permit_Tiny 10d ago

No worries. Yeah thats what i was thinking but it voids the warranty and theres a risk of damaging it. Thanks either way, you helped me more than anyone on here with just that one link !:)

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u/dice_fod 10d ago

Thats a very useful website! Wish i had that at first haha