[SOLVED] Can I use a m.2 ssd on my motherboard?

[lemyrg]

I have an ASRock Z97 Extreme3 "Super Alloy" and wish to move from my busted SSHD to a SSD.

In case it's relevant, I have a GTX980 on this motherboard already.

These are it's specs: https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Extreme3/index.asp

 

[Barty1884]

Not natively, no.

You'd need an M.2 PCIe adapter - although booting from M.2 is supported in the Z97 chipset.

That being said though, for the cost of an M.2 + Adapter, the gains aren't proportionate vs a standard 2.5" SATA based drive.

Minimum $40 (~250GB SSD) + $10-$20 for an adapter.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sDqhP6/intel-545s-256gb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-ssdsckkw256g8x1

Vs $35-$40 total for a ~250GB 2.5" SSD
https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/gH2rxr,9xtQzy,s3ndnQ/

OR, for $65 a 500GB 2.5"
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ft8j4D/crucial-mx500-500gb-25-solid-state-drive-ct500mx500ssd1