Question Which SSD and where to install?

Apr 22, 2019
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Hey,

I’m an old lady who, way back in the days of DOS, would periodically update my computer. Things were much easier then. I’m ok with replacing or adding obvious things, but can’t figure this one out.

I play a lot of games, and thought to get an SSD to store them on.

I purchased a NVMe, but now I’m not sure if that was the right thing.

My question is, do both NVMe and SATA SSD’s fit in all computers? Or do you have to know which one your motherboard accepts?

I opened the case, but could not find anything that would accept the NVMe SSD. I know I’m old and probably blind, but I don’t even know where to look.

I’ve read a lot of stuff and some people said it could be hiding somewhere behind something, but what??

Computer is about 5 years old, and has some minor upgrades.
 
No, M.2 SSD drives have own specific socket and wouldn't fit any motherboard that doesn't have one but most probably you have a SATA HDD now, you could switch it for SATA type SSD. They have same connections.
Just to be sure can you tell us the major parts of your present system ?
Some programs to help gather info:
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/siv_(system_information_viewer).html
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/aida32_personal_system_information.html
 

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