Review on 💡 Sintech NVMe PCIe M.2(M-NGFF) M Key SSD to PCI-e X1 Adapter Card - Compatible with Samsung 960 970 EVO: A Seamless Solution by Keith Aluguvelli

Overall this item is amazing at a great price. If you're using M.2 NVMe or SATA with a few thicker components on top, the exact fit of the heatsink needs to be adjusted a bit to prevent the (slight) downward bending in the middle of the stick. I put a washer under the NVME drive to keep it from sagging under the stiffer heatsink. It also provides clearance between the thermal pad and the components. To your side and see if light gets through to look for a gap in the middle. If so, you may need to route it. Just make sure you choose a non-abrasive material that isn't too thick or you risk damaging the drive by tightening the heatsink. It is better to have a pad that is too thin than one that is too thick. The build quality was good. And the gap isn't their fault as it's difficult to account for the thickness of components from different manufacturers etc.