GPU runs over M.2 Slot, what should I do? Do Heatsinks actually work?

[emckinne21]

Hello,
So here is my problem: I have been upgrading my old Dell XPS 8900. I have installed an M.2 Drive (860 EVO) and recently ordered an ASUS GTX 970 Strix. The GPU fits into my rig, but it does run over the M.2 Slot. It should still fit, but I am concerned about the heat coming off my GPU onto my SSD. What should I do? I recently bought a M.2 ssd heatsink, but not sure if it'll work. Should I just fork up the extra money and switch to a traditional 2" ssd?

 

[Mister Woof]

As long as you have decent airflow and aren't running your gpu full power while doing long file copies you should be okay.

 

Laptops have worse thermals and they have m.2 slots and are fine.

 

They will throttle if the get too hot anyway.

[emckinne21]

1 minute ago, Mister Woof said:

As long as you have decent airflow wanna aren't running your gpu full power while doing long file copies you should be okay

Should I still use the heatsink or should I go without it? Do you think it'll hurt at all?

[cottechguy]

Just now, emckinne21 said:

Should I still use the heatsink or should I go without it? Do you think it'll hurt at all?

does the GPU touch the SSD when plugged in before the GPU?

[emckinne21]

Just now, cottechguy said:

does the GPU touch the SSD when plugged in before the GPU?

Not sure. Still waiting for the GPU to come in. From what I have seen online, it will either touch the SSD barely or hover over it really close.

[Mister Woof]

M.2 heatsinks for people who use them as game or storage drives aren't really necessary.

 

They're good if you sustain transfers like if you are doing video editing on them but most of the time they're cosmetic

[cottechguy]

Just now, emckinne21 said:

Not sure. Still waiting for the GPU to come in. From what I have seen online, it will either touch the SSD barely or hover over it really close.

if  it doesn't, your fine but without heatsink

[seon123]

8 minutes ago, emckinne21 said:

I am concerned about the heat coming off my GPU onto my SSD. What should I do?

Stop worrying, and be glad that the airflow from the GPU helps reduce the temps of the SSD.

 

[emckinne21]

10 minutes ago, seon123 said:

Stop worrying, and be glad that the airflow from the GPU helps reduce the temps of the SSD.

 

The heat pipes would be what is making contact/very close to the SSD and not the fans to my understanding.