Question does ssd m2 pcie 4.0 x4 compatible with 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)

[dedcntrl]

Hi everyone!

I have a question regarding the compatibility of my SSD with my motherboard.

Configuration:​

• Motherboard: Gigabyte B365 HD3
• SSD: Kingston KC3000 3D NAND TLC 512GB M.2 (2280 PCI-E) NVMe x4 (SKC3000S/512G)

Issue:​

Will the Kingston KC3000 SSD (PCIe 4.0 x4) be compatible with the M.2 slot on my motherboard (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)?

I understand that my motherboard supports only PCIe 3.0, so the SSD will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds. Are there any other nuances I should be aware of? Will I face any compatibility or performance issues?

Thanks for your help!

 

[hotaru.hino]

As long as it's an M-keyed M.2 slot, it's fine.

 

[dedcntrl]

As long as it's an M-keyed M.2 slot, it's fine.

Thank you!

 

[hotaru.hino]

Oh, one minor correction, but it's unlikely you'll encounter this on a motherboard: the length matters for moutning, which is that "22XX" value. Most NVMe SSDs are 2280 and practically all desktop motherboards support 2280 M.2. You only need to look for something different if you're buying one of those handheld PCs.

There's nothing stopping you from installing an SSD of an inappropriate length, but it might not work unless it's mounted properly.