Question Will my motherboard support this NVMe SSD ?

[GabbyK]

Hello,
I have this old Asus MB
ROG STRIX B250F GAMING
Link -

ROG STRIX B250F GAMING | Motherboards | ROG Global

ROG Strix B250 ATX Gaming motherboards deliver top performance, audio and style with Aura Sync, Dual M.2, Intel LAN, USB 3.1. (Successor to Pro Gaming)

rog.asus.com

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I want to add this NVMe SSD -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8XMH26...8a158b2431c32&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

Will my MB support these NVMe SSD's ?
Thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

That drive will drop into M.2_2 slot on your motherboard but will effectively run at PCIe3.0x4. I'd buy a PCIe3.0x4 SSD instead of a drive that's listed for PCIe4.0x4. In fact, if you intend to install Windows 11 onto the drive, I'd avoid Western Digital SSD's, if at all possible.

If you intend to carry over the SSD listed above onto a new build, then disregard what I've said. The answer to your question is yes, it'll work. Make sure you're on the latest BIOS version prior to ram, CPU, device or storage upgrades.

 

[GabbyK]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

That drive will drop into M.2_2 slot on your motherboard but will effectively run at PCIe3.0x4. I'd buy a PCIe3.0x4 SSD instead of a drive that's listed for PCIe4.0x4. In fact, if you intend to install Windows 11 onto the drive, I'd avoid Western Digital SSD's, if at all possible.

If you intend to carry over the SSD listed above onto a new build, then disregard what I've said. The answer to your question is yes, it'll work. Make sure you're on the latest BIOS version prior to ram, CPU, device or storage upgrades.

Thanks for the quick replay !!
Its not a new pc, I'm just want to add a drive.
I looked for PCIe3 and found this -
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PCIe-NAND-NVMe-3500MB/dp/B0B25LZGGW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31Q5G9PFIAEDN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t53_hDh-qVBNchoMs5hNPGGu7e-j_ASwEOV_OZYSkCAmYr7cCfjIegXb_dZ5lICHf0WJJcQ3v7_npgoajSNwXVZIKIj6YsLzvnKrxMPp9GuraPpiZlwCCv6w9kEyeaufhASJpxm7M6R-mWiEwvueO86cpOuVZJZu4Ettz6nQTqpH2iJWF1CLyF30_dbXZgz_nXftvd2MDSr_mcoZ3cQJI8O3NI1DkTpOeJeBsn0soTM.AZDJK_U9mcZ4Nkiztp3-v1HIWj0oPoZQJ9C_3_llNuI&dib_tag=se&keywords=nvme+ssd+gen3&qid=1729766622&sprefix=nvme+ssd+gen3,aps,239&sr=8-1&th=1

What to STYLE to choose in the link, P3 or P310 2280 ?

Thanks!

 

[Lutfij]

I'm just want to add a drive.
What will the new drive be used for?

Where are you located, what is your budget for the drive and what is your preferred site for purchase(Amazon?)?

P3 or P310 2280
You can see it's stated on the sticker when you hover over the options. P3 = PCIe3.0x4 and P310 = PCIe4.0x4.

 

[Lafong]

The P3 is a gen 3 drive.

The P310 is gen 4. It will work, but run only at gen 3 speeds on that motherboard. It would run at gen 4 if you changed to a gen 4 motherboard.

 

[GabbyK]

I'm just want to add a drive.
What will the new drive be used for?

Where are you located, what is your budget for the drive and what is your preferred site for purchase(Amazon?)?

P3 or P310 2280
You can see it's stated on the sticker when you hover over the options. P3 = PCIe3.0x4 and P310 = PCIe4.0x4.

The new drive will be replacing my SanDisk SDSSDA240G SATA with windows 10 OS, I plan to clone the 240G to the new 1GB drive.
Budget up to 75$ and Located in Israel.
Amazon is cheper then the local price here.
Thanks