SSD for games storage, any noticeable difference between SATA SSD and m.2?

[mjbn1977]

I'm going to to buy a 500GB SSD today for storing my games. I don't know if I should buy a SATA or m.2 SSD. It's either an EVO 860 500GB SATA or and EVO 970 500GB m.2. Price difference between the two is about $85. I currently use a small OCZ SATA SSD for games, but 120GB is just not enough. For my system (c drive) I use a EVO 960 256 SSD.

Would I feel a significant game loading speed difference between SATA and m.2 or is the difference negligible?

I rather save the money and go for the SATA. But if the performance difference would be significant I might buy the EVO 960. What do you think?

Thanks

 

[dextermat]

check this thread from your favorite site tom hardware

tom hardware ssd vs m.2

 

[gasaraki]

Not a big difference in game loading speeds between SATA SSD vs. M.2. PCIe SSD. If the price is that different, I would stick with the SATA SSD.

 

[mjbn1977]

Thank you!!!!