Minisforums BD790 vs AMD 8700G w/ ASROCK Mobo

There are m.2->SATA port adapters that you could use with the BD790 to add them back and keep the PCIE x16 slot open for other things. Just have to be mindful of the fan clearance and appropriate cooling for the other SSD slot.

Recent thread that discusses using some of those (via a carrier card and bifurcation, but not needed here):