Question 1

will this fit in a ROG Maximus IX code (the flat port not the upright one). Is the cover still going to fit ?

Accepted Answer

I have a Maximus X Hero motherboard. ASUS has a rubber block to support the underside of the SSD and I think you may run into some interference there if your mobo has that. It should fit on the top side of the SSD, but you will need to use a sticky thermal pad to keep it in place if you only use one half of the kit. A stick thermal pad will hold it just fine. I would recommend getting a different cooler. A finned aluminum or copper cooler would be more effective. This is just a flat piece of metal. I do not even use mine any more because it was not very effective.

Question 2

Do the thermal pads melt at all? Or can I put the heatsink on without the pads and it will still fit? I'm trying to cool my SSD but not void the warranty. Planning on leaving the Samsung sticker on the drive and want to be able to remove this one day if I need to.

Accepted Answer

The pads are non-sticky and do not melt. It can be easily removed at any time, by just popping off the holding clips, and separating it from the drive. I doubt it would fit without the pads since the clips are sized to use them, but I have taken mine off a couple times and had no issues whatsoever.

Question 3

Will this fit on a Kingston HyperX Predator 480gb M.2 mounted on the PCIe carrier board?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately I do not own that board to be able to answer your question properly but I don't see why it wouldn't fit.  Since the HyperX is a PCIe board you could also place the board directly next to a fan if you're having issues with heat.  Or, if your case has a fan on the side you could place it so the fan is blowing cool air directly onto the board.  Otherwise, try this on for size and if it doesn't fit return it.

Question 4

I am looking into getting this to cool my OCZ (Toshiba) RD400 m.2. Do you know how much space there is between the bottom heatsink and the motherboard? I am concerned that the bottom heatsink might actually touch my motherboard and cause something to short out. My board is the Asus Strix x99. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Accepted Answer

This cooler will only work with 4.2mm and some 3.2mm height SMT Connector (M.2 port). 2.25mm height SMT connectors will not work. So if you have an ATX or MATX motherboard, it will fit if the socket is tall, but not if the socket lies right next to the motherboard.  Most boards use the 4.2mm sockets.  Good Luck.

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