I'm getting ready to purchase the components for a new i7-4790k system with a Z97 Motherboard. And I would like to use a M.2 SSD
I was almost set to order the Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 board but I read that it is only compatible with PCIe M.2 cards such as the Samsung 950 PRO Series, which are twice the cost of other M.2 cards. Now I'm very confused as to which M.2 SSDs work with what motherboards. There seems to be several standards to the M.2 SSDs.
Could someone please recommend a Z97 motherboard and appropriate compatible M.2 SSD? I don't want to spend more than I need to, I'm not a gamer, just want a speedy everyday system for CAD work.
Also, does anyone think that I should just stick with a SATA SSD instead to save $. Ideally I like to be spending around $140 for the MOBO and $170 for a 500gb SSD.
Thanks
I was almost set to order the Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 board but I read that it is only compatible with PCIe M.2 cards such as the Samsung 950 PRO Series, which are twice the cost of other M.2 cards. Now I'm very confused as to which M.2 SSDs work with what motherboards. There seems to be several standards to the M.2 SSDs.
Could someone please recommend a Z97 motherboard and appropriate compatible M.2 SSD? I don't want to spend more than I need to, I'm not a gamer, just want a speedy everyday system for CAD work.
Also, does anyone think that I should just stick with a SATA SSD instead to save $. Ideally I like to be spending around $140 for the MOBO and $170 for a 500gb SSD.
Thanks