Asus H110M-A With a M.2 SSD

[parkermckay]

Hi there,

Im looking to upgrade to a SSD and i was recommended to look for a M.2 SSD. I'm trying to figure out if my motherboard is compatible. I have an ASUS H110M-A LGA1151. I can supply more information if necessary.

Thank you,
Brandon

 

[Calvin7]

H110M-A
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H110M-A/

H110M-A/M.2
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H110M-A-M-2/

Self-explanatory

 

[parkermckay]

I'm sorry, its not quite self explanatory to me, im fairly new to this, which is why I asked for clarification where there are experts to help. Are you saying that the first one (mine) will not work with an M.2 while the second one you quoted will? If this is the case, am I able to get an adapter, is that the right choice? Or should I go for a regular SSD?

H110M-A
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H110M-A/

H110M-A/M.2
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/H110M-A-M-2/

Self-explanatory

 

[Calvin7]

Lack of Expansion Slots will leave no slot to install adapter unless you forgo the use of a video card and stick with the processor graphics.

 

[DRagor]

Just forget the whole m.2 concept and buy normal SATA SSD. You won't feel the difference in normal use.

 

[parkermckay]

Just forget the whole m.2 concept and buy normal SATA SSD. You won't feel the difference in normal use.

oh ok, thats good to know. from one of the previous comments i get the impression that i dont have another spot for the SSD and my current HD as a secondary, which leads me to believe I would need a new motherboard anyway

 

[DRagor]

H110m-a has four SATA slots. Unless you already have 4 drives, you have space.

 

[parkermckay]

H110m-a has four SATA slots. Unless you already have 4 drives, you have space.

Thanks man, very helpful!