Question how do i add more ssd space

[dancz55]

This is my current set up. How do I add more ssd space? Thanks. Sorry im a noob .

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[Jason H.]

This post would go in the storage section. Memory is RAM.

However, if you have more than 1 m.2 port then you would just install it into the 2nd port. I see you already have a m.2 ssd connected.

If you have no m.2 ports available you would buy a sata ssd such as the samsung 860 evo and connect it via sata cable.

 

[dancz55]

This is my current set up. How do I add more ssd space? Thanks. Sorry im a noob .

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This is my motherboard.
https://www.asrock.com/MB/AMD/A320M-HDV/index.asp

This is an add on. Not sure how it works.
https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-U-2-KIT-Add-On-Card/dp/B013MA3696

 

[dancz55]

This post would go in the storage section. Memory is RAM.

However, if you have more than 1 m.2 port then you would just install it into the 2nd port. I see you already have a m.2 ssd connected.

If you have no m.2 ports available you would buy a sata ssd such as the samsung 860 evo and connect it via sata cable.

I posted in storage. My MB is an Asrocks A320m. Does that MB have the 2nd port?

 

[Jason H.]

I posted in storage. My MB is an Asrocks A320m. Does that MB have the 2nd port?

No it does not so you will need to buy a 2.5 inch sata SSD and connect it via sata

 

[dancz55]

No it does not so you will need to buy a 2.5 inch sata SSD and connect it via sata

Ok. so I have the sata plug in except the power? Can I buy a separate power chord? Is there a place to plug in on motherboard?

 

[dancz55]

https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-U-2-KIT-Add-On-Card/dp/B013MA3696

Can I use this to add more ssd space?

 

[dancz55]

Can I put this in the M.2 slot?

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Rock...+2+tb+ssd&qid=1569474904&s=electronics&sr=1-6

 

[Countess_C]

This is an add on. Not sure how it works.
https://www.amazon.com/ASRock-U-2-KIT-Add-On-Card/dp/B013MA3696

That's an M.2 to U.2 adapter. Don't you want a PCIe to M.2 adapter instead? Like this one:

https://www.storagereview.com/in_the_lab_netstor_np631n_m2_nvme_to_pcie_host_adapter

Can I put this in the M.2 slot?

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Rock...+2+tb+ssd&qid=1569474904&s=electronics&sr=1-6

Yeah, that's a M.2 NVMe SSD.

 

[dancz55]

That's an M.2 to U.2 adapter. Don't you want a PCIe to M.2 adapter instead? Like this one:

https://www.storagereview.com/in_the_lab_netstor_np631n_m2_nvme_to_pcie_host_adapter




Yeah, that's a M.2 NVMe SSD.

what can i plug into the m2 pci express module? What type of ssd would go into it? Im trying to avoid having to clone my drive to a new one.
These are the specs.
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Matisse, Picasso, Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU and Athlon 2xxGE series APU)*

 

[CountMike]

Can I put this in the M.2 slot?

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Rock...+2+tb+ssd&qid=1569474904&s=electronics&sr=1-6

Yes you can if your M.2 slot is free.

 

[dancz55]

Yes you can if your M.2 slot is free.

what can i plug into the m2 pci express module? What type of ssd would go into it? Im trying to avoid having to clone my drive to a new one.
These are the specs.
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Matisse, Picasso, Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU and Athlon 2xxGE series APU)*

 

[SkyNetRising]

Your motherboard has M.2 slot. You can use any nvme or sata M.2 drive in it.

You don't need that m2 pci express module (unless you want to connect more than one M.2 drive).

 

[dancz55]

Your motherboard has M.2 slot. You can use any nvme or sata M.2 drive in it.

You don't need that m2 pci express module (unless you want to connect more than one M.2 drive).

So I can use that m2 pci slot for the same nvme ssd card? The same type that's already in the M.2 slot? seems it would be easier to have another M.2 drive

 

[CountMike]

what can i plug into the m2 pci express module? What type of ssd would go into it? Im trying to avoid having to clone my drive to a new one.
These are the specs.
4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10), NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
- 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, supports M Key type 2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s) (with Matisse, Picasso, Summit Ridge, Raven Ridge and Pinnacle Ridge) or Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) (with A-Series APU and Athlon 2xxGE series APU)*

Do you have any M.2 SSD installed now ? If not, what drive is your windows installed on ? To get most out of fast M.2 NVMe drive, OS and programs should be installed on it. Otherwise it's vaste of money and you would be better off with classic SATA SSD.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Oh. You already have M.2 drive and the slot is occupied.

Then yes - you'll need that M.2 PCIE adapter.

 

[dancz55]

Do you have any M.2 SSD installed now ? If not, what drive is your windows installed on ? To get most out of fast M.2 NVMe drive, OS and programs should be installed on it. Otherwise it's vaste of money and you would be better off with classic SATA SSD.

this is currently whats in it. HP EX900 NVMe PCIe M.2 500GB-. It seems ive looked at the sata plug ins and they lack the power chord. Plenty of satta connections just no power chord

 

[dancz55]

Oh. You already have M.2 drive and the slot is occupied.

Then yes - you'll need that M.2 PCIE adapter.

so something like this. EZDIY-FAB PCI Express M.2 SSD NGFF PCIe Card to PCIe 3.0 x4 M2 Adapter (Support M.2 PCIe 22110,2280, 2260, 2242)

 

[Countess_C]

@CountMike Cool, a count in here as well!

so something like this. EZDIY-FAB PCI Express M.2 SSD NGFF PCIe Card to PCIe 3.0 x4 M2 Adapter (Support M.2 PCIe 22110,2280, 2260, 2242)

Yes.

 

[SkyNetRising]

so something like this. EZDIY-FAB PCI Express M.2 SSD NGFF PCIe Card to PCIe 3.0 x4 M2 Adapter (Support M.2 PCIe 22110,2280, 2260, 2242)

Yes. That one will support nvme drives only. Sata M.2 drives can not be used with it.

You could use 2.5" sata drive and connect it to sata ports on your board.

 

[dancz55]

Ok. wil I need to make any changes in the bios once I install the new ssd?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Ok. wil I need to make any changes in the bios once I install the new ssd?

Boot sequence may change once you add a new drive. You'll have to go into BIOS and verify, that boot sequence is correct.

 

[dancz55]

Yes. That one will support nvme drives only. Sata M.2 drives can not be used with it.

You could use 2.5" sata drive and connect it to sata ports on your board.

Can I put this in the m2 pci adapter? Samsung 970 EVO 1TB SSD (MZ-V7E1T0BW) NVMe M.2 V-NAND Internal Solid State Drive

 

[SkyNetRising]

Can I put this in the m2 pci adapter? Samsung 970 EVO 1TB SSD (MZ-V7E1T0BW) NVMe M.2 V-NAND Internal Solid State Drive

Yes.

 

[dancz55]

Yes.

Perfect. Thanks guys