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M2 passive cooler

Hopper64
Level 15

‎07-16-2017 08:45 PM - last edited on ‎03-05-2024 10:12 PM by Community Admin

EK has their new passive cooler for M.2 SSD:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-m-2-nvme-heatsink-black

I have tried to install this on my R5E10, but the screw for the SSD needs to be longer. The other concern is that the side of the passive cooler contacts one of the capacitors near the M.2 slot. Could this cause a short?? Thanks.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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FuryA
Level 8

‎07-17-2017 03:35 AM

hi Hopper64
Can You share the picture for the passive cooler when install to M.2 socket
I think if it has gap , don't worry about short :confused:
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎07-17-2017 05:13 AM

Don't have it installed. I don't have an M2 screw long enough to anchor it. Just wanted to see if anyone else tried. Temps seem ok without it. Just wanted to lower temps a bit more.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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bachastain
Level 7
In response to Hopper64

‎07-17-2017 12:47 PM

Hopper64 wrote:
Don't have it installed. I don't have an M2 screw long enough to anchor it. Just wanted to see if anyone else tried. Temps seem ok without it. Just wanted to lower temps a bit more.


I was able to get mine seated properly on my Strix Z270F, but it was very close. I tried it several times before I put the clips on to get it as close to the connector as possible without interfering. Even then it was so close to the post that it rubbed slightly on the post and the original screw went in easily.
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Menthol
Level 14

‎07-17-2017 08:39 AM

If the screw is not long enough either the heatsink is hitting something not allowing it to seat fully or you may need to re position the heatsinks a little further towards the socket as it fits fine on my Z-270 Hero with standard screw, although it is very difficult to install the screw
This picture shows the copper area around the screw, although I had to re position the heatsink a little to center it
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎07-17-2017 11:04 AM

Thanks. I did get it installed with a longer screw. I think the heatsink is hitting the standoff making the length about 3mm longer. It is a tight fit on this R5E10. Computer booted into windows fine. Not much room to work with since it looks like the heatsink moved slightly towards the contact points for the PCB would prohibit it fitting into the slot correctly.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎07-17-2017 11:51 AM

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MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎07-17-2017 11:54 AM

I'm thinking if it boots into windows, it's fine.

BTW Menthol-Did you remove the Samsung sticker off the SSD? I left mine on, but seems like defeating the purpose.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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