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  1. lost4cause

    Question Switching from HDD to SSD and files aren't showing up

    I just installed Win 10 Pro on a 2TB SSD (C: ), plus added a new 3TB SATA HDD. I installed Steam and Epic Games to the new 3TB (D: ) While trying to move my steam library from the old HD (E: ) that's almost full to D: I couldn't access any of the files that used to be in my steam library...
  2. A

    Question Samsung 990 pro and gigabyte b450m ds3h v2?

    Hello, Is it true that samsung 990 pro with heatsink or without works good in a gigabyte b450m ds3h v2?
  3. A

    Question Samsung evo 970 plus 2tb compatible with this list?

    Hello community, I wanted to know if the samsung evo 970 plus 2tb is compatible and works good with the gigabyte b450m ds3h v2 with ryzen 5 3600 and rx 6600. In the gigabyte website it stands: 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2* SSD support) *...
  4. tanday

    Question RAM & SSD problems ?

    i got this prebuilt PC at the end of last year. I tried to replace my old ram sticks and ssd to this new pc hoping for higher performance but it seems the ram is broken so i took it out and replace with new ram and with the ssd at first it was ok using it but after a while pc shows some error so...
  5. Trying to by 4070

    Question NVME ssd running extremely slow at only 100Kb/s ?

    YES, you heard that right, this is a WD black nvme ssd, with a speed up to around 7000mbs(image is in the link). It is currently running at 1mbs, never reached over 500mbs, the read speed is usually even lower. SSD itself is fine, pretty sure, bought it a week ago. Can someone help... I updated...
  6. C

    Question Upgrading SSD in Asus Vivobook s510un

    As in title i want to upgrade SSD storage in my Asus Vivobook s510un. I have ssd connected to M2 2280 port which operates in SATA III. I read i documentation that my slots are: 2x DDR4 SO-DIMM slots 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x2 1x M.2 2280 SATA3 1x STD 2.5” SATA HDD I assume that bold ones refer to...
  7. S

    Question New NVMe SSD is detected in BIOS and Device Manager, but not Disk Management ?

    My WD BLACK SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD is detected in both the BIOS and Device Manager, but not in Disk Management. It also does not show up in Storage Spaces. Here are my specs: CPU - Intel i9-13900K MOBO - MSI Z790I Edge Wifi SSD - Sabrent Rocket Q4 2TB (in slot "M2_1") RAM - Corsair Dominator...
  8. M

    Question External, expandable, multi-drive enclosure to connect to one PC ?

    To sum it up, I'm a pc gamer whose barely scratched the surface of actually understanding the tech and I'm trying to find a way to expand my pc's storage capability externally in a way that essentially future proofs it and ends the cycle of deleting games to make room for others in todays...
  9. bildeng

    Question Does faster NVMe m.2 SSD help load and boot times?

    Comparing a Solidigm P44 Pro verses a Solidigm P41 Plus. The Pro is definitely faster. TLC instead of QLC, has dram for cache, benchmarks notably faster. It's also considerably more expensive. With your Linux or whatever OS and a game installed on Pro instead of Plus, might I be able to...
  10. RyzenNoob

    Question MSI GS66 acting weird

    Last night, after I updated Windows 11, I don't know how it updated to that in the first place, considering the Health Check App was saying that I wasn't able to because of TPM problems, it stuck on 0% when restarting after the update. Bravely, but I had no alternative but to do this, because I...
  11. neki lik123

    Question PlayStation 5 memory extension

    Hello, I have a PlayStation 5 (normal version with cd) and i want to expand my memory with 1TB SSD but in my country there is no licensed 300$ WD x PlayStation M.2 SSD so i immediately started searching for alternatives and found SAMSUNG SSD 980 PRO 1TB NVMe M.2 2280 and because this is my...
  12. W

    Question Second SSD query

    Hi. I have a Alienware m15 r2 laptop. It has a spare slot for additional storage. Will the crucial p3 plus 2tb internal ssd fit and work with the laptop?
  13. N

    [SOLVED] Is this SSD compatible with my motherboard ?

    I have an Asus Prime H610M-E mobo & I want to add a Seagate Barracuda Q5 500GB M.2 NVMe Gen3 ×4, 3D QLC SSD. Will it work on my mobo? Also I have a HDD, which I want to use as a secondary drive & want to install Windows on the new SSD Could you guys guide me or give any proper link for...
  14. C

    Question Slow 4k Read/Write with Crucial P3 2TB SSD ?

    Hi Community! I've been experiencing some game stuttering recently and did some digging as to what could be the issue. I bought this P3 2TB SSD a few months ago and never had any issues until recently. I've run a few CrystalDiskMark tests, and the SEQ Read/Write numbers look fine, but my 4k...
  15. K

    Question SSD not showing in Disk Management (complicated error) ?

    Hi, I was using SSD for several months, and then today he stopped showing, however he is now showing in the other devices SPCC SOLID STAKE View: https://imgur.com/a/vkiMSOM (The second screenshot is that ssd on my other pc) That's also visible in the bios, but not in Disk Management.
  16. C

    Question Samsung 850 PRO 128GB Won't Initialize

    Hello, I have a 128GB Samsung 850 Pro SSD that went dark on me. Was my main OS drive and I have a couple documents that I'd like to get back if possible. I've tried different SATA, external SATA cable, and taken it to a nearby shop and they can't seem to get it to initialize or register to...
  17. Wheel in the Sky

    Question Why won't my new NVMe SSD work in an external enclosure?

    I bought an Addlink Addgame A95 NVMe SSD, 4TB (https://www.amazon.com/addlink-Internal-Heatsink-Compatible-Solid-State/dp/B09HJVDW69?th=1). I also bought an external enclosure for it: MAIWO M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure Adapter (https://www.newegg.com/maiwo-k1689p-enclosure/p/0VN-00D8-00037). I hook...
  18. L

    Question Question about upgrading boot drive to SSD

    Hi! I have a simple question - I am using a 2TB HDD with 32GB SSD hybrid drive as my boot drive (C) as it came stock with my Dell desktop years ago. I have upgraded nearly every component since except for the original HDD and motherboard (I’ve added a couple extra HDDs for storage though)...
  19. AlexTg9

    Question How to set up a new SSD as a bootable device

    Pictures on Reddit post Help setting up a SSD from BIOS PC: acer predator Helios 300 Context: got a new SSD to replace my previous one which I thought it was broken. I can see my SSD at the first window of BIOS and in advance mode > main (1st and 2nd picture) but I can’t see it as a...
  20. F

    Question NVME SSD - Sometimes disappears/doesn't get detected after a reboot

    Hey guys, Sorry if this question has already been asked before, but I'm unsure of how to proceed. I recently bought a WD-Black SN850x (2TB) SSD and installed it. The problem is it sometimes isn't detected ater I reboot. Specs: Motherboard: AMD 450 Max Tomahawk CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600x 16gb RAM...
  21. W

    [SOLVED] Very low SSD transfer speed

    The boot drive in my build has recently been suffering from very low transfer speeds. I ran a test on the drive and the results appear normal, but when I try to actually move/copy files its very slow. I have tried some common fixes, including enabling AHCI, and changing the Advanced Power...
  22. billisabob

    Question How do I install my two 2.5" SSDs?

    I currently use 1 NVMe M.2 Samsung 970EVO on my Gigabyte GA-7170X-Gaming mobo. I have two 2.5" SSDs that Im trying to install for more drive space, but they arent showing up when I connect them into the SataExpress slots on the mobo. They aren't showing up in Disk Management and not seeing...
  23. O

    Question m.2 ssd not working.

    I have a crucial 2280 1tb p3 m.2 SSD with a b550 gaming gen3 am4 motherboard. My problem is that I cant use the SSD it shows up in bios but when I try to enable it or set it as the boot drive its not possible, I also cant set it up in disk management and it doesn't show up in file explorer but...
  24. tanishq sagar

    [SOLVED] Ext m.2 nvme ssd disconnected mid transfer, now it shows up as unreadable usb drive

    Hi everyone, It was a crucial p2 1tb ssd in one of those Chinese ssd enclosures. I disconnected the cable mid transfer and now it shows up as USB drive and I can't access files. How can I fix the drive? Would buying a new enclosure help? Add info: I used to use this drive as the boot drive...
  25. universalrule

    Question Will SSD prices drop again?

    SSD prices have risen dramatically recently. Especially since Black Friday. Many news outlets are predicting a big increase in SSD prices this year, with some saying it's a temporary bubble. What's your opinion?
  26. J

    Question Samsung evo 840 ssd no longer recognised in bios on Gigabyte z97x gaming 5

    I'm wondering if anyone else has had tjis lately? Or is my ssd dead. My first thoughts were sata connections but I've tried swapping sata/power for ports I know work and no joy. I've also checked for a bios update but that motherboard's last update was in 2016 - version f6 which I have. Any...
  27. R

    Question SSD capacity is not shown in the BIOS ?

    Components: -MPG B650 CARBON WIFI Motherboard- Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors, AM5 - 16 Phases Direct CPU Power 80A VRM, DDR5 6600+MHz/OC, 2x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x M.2 Gen5, 3x M.2 Gen4, -SABRENT M.2 NVMe SSD 2TB Gen 4 with PS5 Heatsink, Internal Solid State 7100MB/s Read, PCIe 4.0 M2 Hard...
  28. Tropi1

    Question M.2 SSD shows up in BIOS boot options but not in Windows ?

    Hello, i got a new WD Black SN850X M.2 NVMe SSD and at first after installing it i couldnt see it in BIOS or anywhere in Windows. After looking it up and trying multiple different things I couldnt get it to work, then i updates my bios and after doing that it now shows up in the Boot Priority...
  29. Robert1324

    Question I can not locate my SSD M.2 when trying to install windows?

    Having some trouble with installing windows. PC runs fine for a start. When I reach the part where I’m asked in which storage should I install windows, I can not see my SSD M2 ( the only storage device I put in the pc ) so I can not progress further. The motherboard is B450 PRO4 R2. I updated...
  30. D

    Question Samsung T9 Extremely Slow Write Speed

    Just purchased a new Samsung 4TB T9 SSD. I have it connected via USB-C into a 20gb port on my new PC. When I first started using it, I was able to transfer a 6GB movie file from my internal SSD onto the T9 in about 10 seconds. So after that I began to copy over a lot of my personal files. Then...
  31. C

    Question 8TB SSD not showing up in Gigabyte Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10

    HI folks, I've seen a couple other posts with this issue but none fully resolved... I'm having the same issue with my build, similar Gigabyte Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-10 motherboard. Unable to see my 8TB Samsung 870 QVO in explorer or anywhere else. This is on my new build Gigabyte...
  32. K

    Question Which Adaptors for this setup: (M.2 B+M SSD, M.2 NMVe, + Old Laptop)

    Hello there, This is my first post here, so please don't bash me if I'm posting in the wrong place. I'm in the middle of a technical crisis here and need your help finding adaptors to this setup, as I'm out of my depth when it comes to hardware compatibility. I have a spare hardware that I...
  33. M

    Question SSD not being detected once I unplug ol HDD

    A few weeks ago I bought a new m2 SSD for my PC. I have in total 2 SSD’s now and the purpose for the new one was to clone the C drive from my old HHD (which has windows installed) to help with boot time, speed and not hearing the annoying sound from the HDD. It worked fine but when I unplugged...
  34. C

    Question Is my motherboard compatible with this ssd

    I have a PRIME B460M-A motherboard, I bought a m.2 ssd but it didn’t work, now I’m buying the Samsung 980 ssd and I wonder if it’s compatible with my motherboard
  35. W

    Question Should I change this SSD or keep it ?

    My father bought 512gb Dahua C800A SSD. Although Dahua is known for surveillance cameras and such, I don't know about their SSD's, does anyone here have an experience with them? The SSD will be used for the OS and some light work program so nothing too demanding, and in case I return it and get...
  36. Aggressive Combo

    Question Would you recommend HDD's or SSD's for long-term/hoarding storage?

    I know SSD's have a lower lifespan. But is it noticeable? I also know that hard-drives are much cheaper, per terabyte. How would your answer change in 4 years?