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Confused over M.2 SSD/PCI Ex

Hopper64
Level 15

‎05-12-2014 09:42 AM - last edited on ‎03-05-2024 11:07 PM by Community Admin

I am a bit confused about this new ssd. I think it's NGFF for next generation form factor. Are these available now for installation on the desktop? Compatable with the new Maximus VII Hero? My M6E has a port for this as well. The advantage is greater bandwidth so data rate exceeds the 6g SATA port I think, but there are so many of these at different lengths, etc. What fits where? Just a bit confused here. Thanks.


http://www.asus.com/ROG_ROG/MAXIMUS_VII_HERO/
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Praz
Level 13

‎05-12-2014 09:53 AM

Hello

The important info is stated in the motherboard specs as follows:

1 x M.2 Socket 3, blackwith M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode)


M Key - SSD Devices

2260 - Width 22mm, Length 60mm

2280 - Width 22mm, Length 80mm
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎05-12-2014 03:47 PM

Now that clears up a lot. Thanks for the link. So, what M.2 PCI-Express SSDs are now available to go with a Maximus 7 hero, for example? Any by Samsung? Thanks.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Praz
Level 13

‎05-12-2014 03:53 PM

Hello

Match the specs I posted above to the M.2 PCIe devices you are looking at.
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎05-12-2014 03:58 PM

Can't find specific specs on this:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-XP941-512GB-PCIe-MZHPU512HCGL/dp/B00JOSM3TK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=139...


Looks right though.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Praz
Level 13

‎05-12-2014 04:07 PM

Hello

Looks to be a 2280.


The XP941 comes in the new M.2 form factor (80mm x 22mm),

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/news-events/press-releases/detail?newsId=12921
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Hopper64
Level 15
In response to Praz

‎05-12-2014 04:34 PM

I guess that little oval at the end of the 80mm PCB fastens somehow to the MB? Is there a pin there on the MB to hold it in place, or does a screw go in there? I can't tell from the few pictures I have seen.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎05-12-2014 04:29 PM

Thanks. Those specs are amazing. Appreciate the help.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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Hopper64
Level 15

‎05-12-2014 04:41 PM

Just looked at page 1-47 in the manual. Doesn't really elaborate on installation of this device.
MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro
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