[SOLVED] Will this SSD be compatible with a GA-H81M-DS2?

[lackingstriker]

Hi, I'm wanting to upgrade my storage to an SSD and I'm wondering if this SSD will be compatible with my motherboard. I'm not sure if my motherboard has an M.2 slot or not.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT...d+2tb&qid=1643470731&s=computers&sr=1-11&th=1

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-H81M-DS2-rev-10/sp#sp

You do not have an M.2 port.

Even if you were to put in a PCIe adapter, you'd see little if any difference over a SATA III SSD.

What other drives are already in this system?

 

[lackingstriker]

Ah okay, I have two 500GB HDD drives, I think they're TOSHIBA DT01 from what I checked in device manager. I'm looking to get a 2tb SSD for more speed and space

 

[USAFRet]

Ah okay, I have two 500GB HDD drives, I think they're TOSHIBA DT01 from what I checked in device manager. I'm looking to get a 2tb SSD for more speed and space

Get a 2.5" SATA III SSD, of whatever size meets your needs and budget.

Samsung 860 or 870 EVO, or Crucial MX500.

Changing from an HDD will be a major benefit.
Between different flavors of SSD, not so much. Especially on that system.

 

[lackingstriker]

Get a 2.5" SATA III SSD, of whatever size meets your needs and budget.

Samsung 860 or 870 EVO, or Crucial MX500.

Changing from an HDD will be a major benefit.
Between different flavors of SSD, not so much. Especially on that system.

Okay thanks, my last question is would I need to get a 3.5 inch SSD because I think the current HDD drives are 3.5 inches and not the 2.5

 

[USAFRet]

Okay thanks, my last question is would I need to get a 3.5 inch SSD because I think the current HDD drives are 3.5 inches and not the 2.5

There are no 3.5" SSDs.

Most cases have one or more dedicated mount points for 2.5" drives.
If yours does not, there are many 3.5" -> 2.5" adapter plates.

Like this for $7:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Internal-Drive-Mounting-BK-HDDH/dp/B00G57BN1M

 

[lackingstriker]

There are no 3.5" SSDs.

Most cases have one or more dedicated mount points for 2.5" drives.
If yours does not, there are many 3.5" -> 2.5" adapter plates.

Like this for $7:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Internal-Drive-Mounting-BK-HDDH/dp/B00G57BN1M

Okay, thanks for the help 👍