Will a Gen 5 SSD Heatsink Fit in My Build?
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CoolCactus82
I'm wondering if there's enough clearance in my setup for a Gen 5 SSD heatsink. I have an x870e carbon motherboard with a A720 CPU cooler and I'm considering using a 7900XTX or possibly a 5080 later on. It's tricky to find specific measurements between the motherboard components, especially the space between the CPU socket and the GPU slot. If anyone has a similar build, I'd really appreciate your input on whether I can fit an SSD heatsink or not!
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Why not just use the heatsink on the motherboard? Your motherboard is quite high-end and should have a decent heatsink for the SSD already.
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Many motherboards nowadays come with integrated SSD heatsinks, so you might not need anything extra. It’s worth checking if yours has that feature!
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CoolCactus82: Yeah, I heard Gen 5 SSDs can run hot. I saw JayzTwoCents test a thermal take cooler that performed way better than stock options.
TechieTim88: That's a good point, but I’m a bit concerned about thermal performance. I want to make sure I don't run into issues with heat.