Question Trying to install a 1tb nvme, i already have an nvme in my pc that is running windows.

[Iky192]

Ide like to turn the current nvme in my PC into a ssd by using an adapter with some SATA cables. The issue in having is I'm afraid my PC wont know where to pick up windows from. Is there any way I can change the pathing so it knows I moved the current one. I would attach the 1 tb nvme to the adapter but the heatsink on it makes it to large to fit and I cannot remove it. If it's as simple as plugging it all in and turning it on that would be awesome to know thanks in advance

 

[Iky192]

I do not know of a way to make that NVMe drive connect to a SATA port.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/532470243 I wonder if this will work, it says its compatible with it I think

 

[SkyNetRising]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/532470243 I wonder if this will work, it says its compatible with it I think

No. That is sata/nvme to U2 adapter.
You don't have U2 port in your pc.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Only way to install another NVME drive in your pc is with M.2 PCIE adapter.
You'd have to install it into PCIE x16 slot.
Since your motherboard has only single PCIE x16 slot (and single useless PCIE x1 ), then there will be no space for discrete graphics anymore.

Another option is using M.2 to USB adapter.

 

[logainofhades]

Problem I have with that is I dont have enough room for cooling on my GPU if I were to add something like that. That is why I was trying to go for sata cable connection

Then your only other option is an external enclosure, like this.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNFH1PX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[geofelt]

Another simple option is to simply buy a 2.5" normal ssd and sell the m.2.
Plug it into one of your sata ports.
You will not notice any performance difference.

 

[Iky192]

Thanks for all the heads up, still new to the PC world. Most likely going to return the m.2 nvme and just get a sata ssd. Sounds to be the easiest solution and I'll still have the speeds I was looking for. Anything to not mess with windows tbh lol