all4dom 73 Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I'm thinking of upgrading my server with an ssd deive but was also thinking of adding an m2 deive. I have 1 pci 3.0 x16 & 2 pci Express 3.0 x1 slots. Would i.be able to put an m2 ssd in the x16 slot? I checked the manual for my mobo & it said it could be an nvme bootable drive. If not then I'm just going to put everything on 1 ssd.ThanksDom @ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I think you're coming at this, bass ackwards. What motherboard do you have? What slots are occupied? And what are you try to achieve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4dom 73 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Hey doofus long time no talk...lol. it's the server u were helping me build. The motherboard is an asrock b150m HD lga1151 with an i5. I only have 1 expansion card hooked up for additional sata ports for all my hard drives. Its strictly used for emby, playon and when I edit my shows. Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 It doesn't have an M.2 port, so you're thinking about putting it in the 1x slot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4dom 73 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 I thought it would need the x16 slot. If I cant do it then I'm just going to put everything on an ssd drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I thought you had something in that slot? Well, if you don't, there are adapters for use with M.2 sticks. Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Mailiya-M-2-PCIe-3-0-Adapter/dp/B01N78XZCH/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=pcie+to+m.2&qid=1574196000&sprefix=pcie+to&sr=8-3 But shop around a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4dom 73 Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Should I do that or just stick in an ssd drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asrequested Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 So you're just planning to switch your main drive from a mechanical to an SSD? Just use a standard SSD. An M.2 is really only worth while if it plugs into your motherboard, and you wouldn't notice any difference. And in your case, you don't have many channels to truly support it. Just use a regular SSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4dom 73 Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 Thanks doofus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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