Question Looking for compatible ssd and ram for my motherboard

[Zoitek]

I wanted to upgrade my ram and install another ssd in my motherboard but I'm new to pc gaming and it was a little bit confusing when I was searching for compatible ones

My motherboard is a gigabyte B560M DSH3 V2

cpu is an i5-11400f

psu is a 650w tempest pro

I would like to install another ssd, with 1tb (m.2) and to upgrade my ram from 16gb to 32gb if possible

 

[logainofhades]

I would choose this.

PCPartPicker Part List

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($53.94 @ Amazon)
Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $122.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-09-11 11:22 EDT-0400

 

[Aeacus]

Download memory support list from here,
link: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/support#support-doc

That list contains RAM sticks that Gigabyte is confirmed to work with that MoBo and given speeds. So, if you want a guarantee, pick a RAM from memory support list.
For DDR4, no point going with faster than 3000/3200 Mhz RAM.

As far as M.2 drive goes, Samsung 970 Evo Plus (PCI-E 3.0) is solid,
review: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-970-evo-plus-ssd,5608.html
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Zx...b-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v7s1t0bam

I have the very same SSD as my OS drive, but mine is 2TB in size.

Storage: TEAMGROUP MP44 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($68.98 @ Amazon)

You are forgetting that the 2nd M.2 slot on OP's MoBo, uses chipset PCI-E lanes and is rated PCI-E 3.0 and not PCI-E 4.0, as 1st slot is.
MoBo specs: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/sp#sp

 

[Zoitek]

Download memory support list from here,
link: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/support#support-doc

That list contains RAM sticks that Gigabyte is confirmed to work with that MoBo and given speeds. So, if you want a guarantee, pick a RAM from memory support list.
For DDR4, no point going with faster than 3000/3200 Mhz RAM.

As far as M.2 drive goes, Samsung 970 Evo Plus (PCI-E 3.0) is solid,
review: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-970-evo-plus-ssd,5608.html
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Zx...b-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v7s1t0bam

I have the very same SSD as my OS drive, but mine is 2TB in size.


You are forgetting that the 2nd M.2 slot on OP's MoBo, uses chipset PCI-E lanes and is rated PCI-E 3.0 and not PCI-E 4.0, as 1st slot is.
MoBo specs: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/sp#sp

Thanks you so much, I was pretty lost.
I think I'll add the extra drive first since it's one of the biggest issues I had with my pc for a long time now.

 

[logainofhades]

Download memory support list from here,
link: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/support#support-doc

That list contains RAM sticks that Gigabyte is confirmed to work with that MoBo and given speeds. So, if you want a guarantee, pick a RAM from memory support list.
For DDR4, no point going with faster than 3000/3200 Mhz RAM.

As far as M.2 drive goes, Samsung 970 Evo Plus (PCI-E 3.0) is solid,
review: https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-970-evo-plus-ssd,5608.html
pcpp: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Zx...b-m2-2280-nvme-solid-state-drive-mz-v7s1t0bam

I have the very same SSD as my OS drive, but mine is 2TB in size.


You are forgetting that the 2nd M.2 slot on OP's MoBo, uses chipset PCI-E lanes and is rated PCI-E 3.0 and not PCI-E 4.0, as 1st slot is.
MoBo specs: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B560M-DS3H-V2-rev-1x/sp#sp

I know it is a 3.0 slot, but there aren't many inexpensive 3.0 drives to really recommend, and that drive can carry over into a future system, and run full 4.0. I chose it mostly due to it's price and power efficiency. Paying more for a 3.0 drive, like a 970 evo plus, is kinda silly, imo. It will still work in a 3.0 slot just fine.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/teamgroup-mp44-ssd-review