PCI Express Explained

[Mackenziejgoodwin]

I was wondering if with mother board: link I will be able to fit this SSD: link If I am using both the PCI 3.0 x16 ports. If so, would the ssd just be sticking straight up in the air?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module

Yes your board will support it.

No you insert it , and it lies flat.

 

[Mackenziejgoodwin]

M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module

Yes your board will support it.

No you insert it , and it lies flat.

So is the M.2 slot on the mother board a PCI x4 slot?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

In yellow is the mount: