Hi, I've I5 processor with dual 2.5" bay containing 1 solid state drive.
CPU-Z software shows my processor name as "Intel Core i5 3427U".
Now, I want to connect an additional drive to this processor. In my earlier thread http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1664001/install-2nd-hard-drive-chef-river-processor.html, I've been told that I need to get the separate PCI Express card to connect my Bluray drive.
Now, I'm really not sure whether I need PCI Express card or PCI Controller card.
Will any of these card work with my processor (i5 3427U)?
I'm not expert & hence like to know what slot do I have. It does not say anything on motherboard. How does PCI express differ from PCI controller card. Based on my processor information, can any one help me out if PCI controller card will work for me or not or do I need only PCI Express card?
Note: I've attached the pic of motherboard as well here http://www.flickr.com/photos/99281482@N08/9337873337/.
Update: Here is the pic of my Device Manager: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99281482@N08/9337996339/
Thanks!
CPU-Z software shows my processor name as "Intel Core i5 3427U".
Now, I want to connect an additional drive to this processor. In my earlier thread http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1664001/install-2nd-hard-drive-chef-river-processor.html, I've been told that I need to get the separate PCI Express card to connect my Bluray drive.
Now, I'm really not sure whether I need PCI Express card or PCI Controller card.
Will any of these card work with my processor (i5 3427U)?
I'm not expert & hence like to know what slot do I have. It does not say anything on motherboard. How does PCI express differ from PCI controller card. Based on my processor information, can any one help me out if PCI controller card will work for me or not or do I need only PCI Express card?
Note: I've attached the pic of motherboard as well here http://www.flickr.com/photos/99281482@N08/9337873337/.
Update: Here is the pic of my Device Manager: http://www.flickr.com/photos/99281482@N08/9337996339/
Thanks!