I looked at my manual and it says I can install a m.2 ssd in for my motherboard and was wondering if this is where I can buy one and plug it in
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MSI Z270 gaming plus
MSI Z270 gaming plusThat appears to be the place.
Knowing which specific motherboard you have will let us out here verify.
Also, "M.2" covers both SATA and NVMe drive types.
Not all boards or ports can take either. Often, it is one or the other.
Also, some older boards may only run an NVMe M.2 drive at ~1/2 speed.
Again, knowing the board can help us verify location and applicable drive types.
It’s a msi z270 gaming plus thanks for the helpAlso, "M.2" covers both SATA and NVMe drive types.
Not all boards or ports can take either. Often, it is one or the other.
Also, some older boards may only run an NVMe M.2 drive at ~1/2 speed.
Again, knowing the board can help us verify location and applicable drive types.
MSI Z270 gaming plus
View: https://imgur.com/kczJWHlMotherboard: model and version?
You referred to "manual" which I trust means the motherboard's User Guide/Manual - correct?
Be sure to read the fine print and any notes/warnings that are also likely to be present.
Check the specifications for installed M.2 SSD's.
The motherboard's manufacturer may have a supported product list on its' website.
Be sure to check and confirm any M.2 SSD beforehand.
Remember that M.2 may preempt SATA port usage as well.
Sorry I’m kinda new to pc Stuff. Would I just have to move a wire to a different SATA or how would I do it. Right now I only have 1tb hddJust checked your motherboard manual.
Here is the info you're looking for.
"The SATA1 port will be unavailable when an M.2 SATA SSD module has been
installed in the M.2 slot."
So if you have a SATA SSD or HDD in SATA1 you will have to move it since the M.2 will disable that port.
If your current drive is connected to SATA 1, simply move that cable to a different SATA port on the motherboard. They're all right next to each other.Sorry I’m kinda new to pc Stuff. Would I just have to move a wire to a different SATA or how would I do it. Right now I only have 1tb hdd
If your current drive is connected to SATA 1, simply move that cable to a different SATA port on the motherboard. They're all right next to each other.
Would it affect any performance or anything or no?If your current drive is connected to SATA 1, simply move that cable to a different SATA port on the motherboard. They're all right next to each other.
Would it affect any performance or anything or no?
Ok thanks found it and there isn’t anything connected to SATA. I found 2 offers for m.2No. Won't change a thing except being connected to another SATA port.
Links to these specific drives?Ok thanks found it and there isn’t anything connected to SATA. I found 2 offers for m.2
One is Samsung 970 EVO 500gb for $103 or should i go SP model A80 that’s 1tb for $105. I really appreciate everyone’s help here though and it means a lot
They’re on mercariLinks to these specific drives?
That "SP" would connect in a PCIe slot.
Can’t I just use the m.2 Bc I asked him and he said that’s an adapterThat "SP" would connect in a PCIe slot.
Not the M.2 port.
Both of them:Can’t I just use the m.2 Bc I asked him and he said that’s an adapter
Ok thanks so I shouldn’t even consider the Samsung one?Both of them:
"Condition - Like new "
I wouldn't buy a used drive. Especially not an off brand used drive.
I wouldn't.Ok thanks so I shouldn’t even consider the Samsung one?