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‎10-10-2023 08:15 AM - edited ‎10-10-2023 08:35 AM

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Product: OMEN by HP 40L Gaming Desktop PC GT21-1000i RCTO Base Model

I've trundled through so much HP manuals and support pages. HP's chat service isn't available so I can't ask them for it directly. The AI chat assistant doesn't understand what I need.

 

I'm looking for a detailed manual that outlines each module on my computer's motherboard. 

I already have both the specification page for the mobo: 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7339679-7339723-16

And I already have the product page for the computer:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/product-specs/omen-by-hp-40l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt21-1000i/21014...

 

I just want to know if the M.2 slot behind the GPU also requires a heatsink. The m.2 slot above the heatsink has in big bold letters "INSTALL WITH HEATSINK" so I just want to be sure that the one behind the GPU doesn't require it.  I likely won't be able to install heatsinks into either slot because of the size of the 4070. Am I out of luck on regular m.2 slots? I was hoping I wouldn't have to use the 4x PCIe slot with a converter.

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‎10-10-2023 09:05 AM

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There is no such thing as a detailed motherboard instruction manual for any HP desktop PC.

 

HP does not sell motherboards for the DIY PC segment of the market. That would be ASUS or MSI, to name a few.

 

An M.2 SSD that isn't delivered with a heat sink will not need one. 

 

Generally, an SSD from Crucial memory or Samsung is delivered with a heatsink already in place.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/omen-40l-gt21-0000iamazon 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-Plus-MZ-V7S1T0B/dp/B07MFZY2F2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31AYIG4KGD7TW&k...

The supplied heatsink fits within the confines of the space allocated on a motherboard for a 2280 format SSD

 

You can use the regular slots. I believe that you are overthinking this

 


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‎10-10-2023 09:05 AM

HP Recommended

There is no such thing as a detailed motherboard instruction manual for any HP desktop PC.

 

HP does not sell motherboards for the DIY PC segment of the market. That would be ASUS or MSI, to name a few.

 

An M.2 SSD that isn't delivered with a heat sink will not need one. 

 

Generally, an SSD from Crucial memory or Samsung is delivered with a heatsink already in place.

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hp---compaq/omen-40l-gt21-0000iamazon 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-970-EVO-Plus-MZ-V7S1T0B/dp/B07MFZY2F2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=31AYIG4KGD7TW&k...

The supplied heatsink fits within the confines of the space allocated on a motherboard for a 2280 format SSD

 

You can use the regular slots. I believe that you are overthinking this

 


I am a volunteer forum member. If my suggestion helped you solve your issue, help others by marking that post as the accepted solution. Say thanks by clicking on the Yes button next to the "was this reply helpful?"



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