is this a hard drive? | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

lapis flame Oct 31, 2023, 9:01 AM

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https://www.evetech.co.za/klevv-cras-c700-rgb-960gb-nvme-ssd/best-deal/8093.aspx

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i am only used to using normal HDD hard drives the big metal ones but i am curious if this thingy is a similar hard drive

slate tusk Oct 31, 2023, 9:03 AM

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This is an SSD and it's using the M.2 format, which mounts directly to your motherboard if your motherboard has a slot for it

lapis flame Oct 31, 2023, 9:04 AM

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oh i see so its a newer version of the thing i am using

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do you know if all motherboards accept the use of that?

slate tusk Oct 31, 2023, 9:05 AM

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All modern motherboards have at least one slot for an M.2 SSD. I would say that every motherboard since around Intel 8th gen has had one

lapis flame Oct 31, 2023, 9:05 AM

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let me look really fast if i can figure out what type or brand or name of board i have to see if mine has that^^

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MSI H310M PRO-VDH MOTHERBOARD

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is the name of the one i got

slate tusk Oct 31, 2023, 9:10 AM

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Looks like yours doesn't feature a slot for one, so you'll have to get a normal SATA SSD, which are much faster and will make Windows feel a lot more responsive than a HDD. It'll also start up quicker and won't make noise

lapis flame Oct 31, 2023, 9:10 AM

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that is good to know yup yup

#is this a hard drive?