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Thread: Advice on M.2 SSD upgrade
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11-09-2022 09:41 AM #1
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Advice on M.2 SSD upgrade
Hi guys,
I have an ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) and a Samsung 860 EVO, 1TB, SATA III, M.2.
I am planning on going on a little hunt this Black Friday and I was thinking on getting a new SSD, specifically, Samsung 980 1TB, NVMe, M.2.
The problem is, I am not sure if this fits the motherboard (physically as well as in terms of BIOS support).
I'm a little confused about connection and form factor and technology when it comes to M.2 SSDs.
I know the EVO has a B & M key connectors while the NVMe uses an M 5 key pin connectors but I am not sure if these are compatible.
I would apreciate the help.
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11-11-2022 06:14 AM #2
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Yes, that motherboard supports NVME drives. Most modern motherboards can support either SATA or NVME drives in the M.2 slots, but to be certain you should always consult your manual.
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