Alien-ware M.2 port type

[novagiant]

I have a Alien-ware m17-r3 and I need to know the exact M.2 Port that it has. I have provided the manual to the model that I have. I just want reassurance that I buy the correct memory. I would like some advice also on the memory choices that I am thinking about purchasing. I have provided the links to the ones I am interested in, though that is contingent on if the slot types are compatible. Also the manual states that it is this kind of slot - [Solid-state drive Two M.2 PCIe/SATA] for those that don't wish to look over it.

SSD Links

1.["http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01639694M/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_02_01_t_img_lh?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]

2. (This is the 2TB SSD 2.5 I wish to use to replace the 1TB HDD) [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010QD6W9I? psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER]http://[/url]

3. (Drive that I am not sure will work its the 1tb edition) [http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-120GB-mSATA3-SolidRetail/dp/B00HT2RNSO

Manual

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[Luminary]

From the manual (Page 14):

Hard drive: One 2.5 inch drive
Solid‑state drive: Two M.2 PCIe/SATA drives

- The Samsung 850 EVO 2 TB 2.5 inch SATA SSD would work perfectly in the 2.5" drive position.
- The Samsung 950 PRO -Series 512GB PCIe NVMe - M.2 would work in your M2. PCIe drive slots.

 

[novagiant]

So the Samsung M.2 - SATA 1 terabyte is incompatible? Also did I make the best choices when choosing my memory?

 

[Luminary]

The 1TB versions should be compatible. All very good drive choices except the EVO 840 M.2

I don't recommend the 840 M drive, not a good investment in terms of price to performance. If you're looking at an M.2 drive, the 950 Pro really is the one to shoot for.

 

[novagiant]

I was reading some revives and realized that the SAMSUNG 950 PRO M.2 is x4 and I do not think my slot supports that, how will the affect my performance if it still works?