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2.2 slots available

2.2 slots available

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Sanoders
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09-17-2022, 08:12 AM
#1
I was considering purchasing the Asrock B650M HDV M.2 with two M.2 slots—one PCIe Gen 5 and another Gen 4. I need to decide whether to install it in the first or second slot. If I place it in the second slot, will it affect performance? I’ve heard that the second slot is linked via the motherboard’s chipset and tends to be slower compared to the first slot, which connects directly to the processor.
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Sanoders
09-17-2022, 08:12 AM #1

I was considering purchasing the Asrock B650M HDV M.2 with two M.2 slots—one PCIe Gen 5 and another Gen 4. I need to decide whether to install it in the first or second slot. If I place it in the second slot, will it affect performance? I’ve heard that the second slot is linked via the motherboard’s chipset and tends to be slower compared to the first slot, which connects directly to the processor.

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Time_TV
Member
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09-17-2022, 01:06 PM
#2
If it's a Gen 4 model, place it in the corresponding Gen 4 slot.
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Time_TV
09-17-2022, 01:06 PM #2

If it's a Gen 4 model, place it in the corresponding Gen 4 slot.

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PokeAleX
Junior Member
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09-18-2022, 07:46 PM
#3
Unless you intend to purchase a Gen 5 NVMe later (a waste of money now), the placement of the drive doesn't matter much. The port linked to the CPU offers better performance in latency, though you probably won't feel the difference in everyday use.
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PokeAleX
09-18-2022, 07:46 PM #3

Unless you intend to purchase a Gen 5 NVMe later (a waste of money now), the placement of the drive doesn't matter much. The port linked to the CPU offers better performance in latency, though you probably won't feel the difference in everyday use.

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Th3G4merX
Senior Member
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09-25-2022, 04:04 AM
#4
The top slot links straight to the CPU, which can boost speed, though it's not crucial—they'll both run exceptionally well.
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Th3G4merX
09-25-2022, 04:04 AM #4

The top slot links straight to the CPU, which can boost speed, though it's not crucial—they'll both run exceptionally well.

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ghostghillie07
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10-01-2022, 04:38 PM
#5
Not now but I’ll purchase it later when it’s affordable. The Gen4 price point is what I’d expect. Will my PC detect the change if I transfer the Gen4 drive from the Gen5 slot to the Gen4 slot?
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ghostghillie07
10-01-2022, 04:38 PM #5

Not now but I’ll purchase it later when it’s affordable. The Gen4 price point is what I’d expect. Will my PC detect the change if I transfer the Gen4 drive from the Gen5 slot to the Gen4 slot?

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TheCruelKiller
Junior Member
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10-01-2022, 09:49 PM
#6
You might only need to adjust the boot sequence in BIOS when rearranging devices. The operating system could encounter problems, but usually it functions normally. The transition from Gen3 to Gen4 shows almost no visible change. Purchasing a Gen5 model seems unnecessary for now, as prices won't drop soon and it isn't essential for everyday use.
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TheCruelKiller
10-01-2022, 09:49 PM #6

You might only need to adjust the boot sequence in BIOS when rearranging devices. The operating system could encounter problems, but usually it functions normally. The transition from Gen3 to Gen4 shows almost no visible change. Purchasing a Gen5 model seems unnecessary for now, as prices won't drop soon and it isn't essential for everyday use.

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Zackdakiller
Member
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10-05-2022, 03:15 PM
#7
i'll purchase the same m.2 but a larger capacity like 2 or 4 tb. the two sates will likely be used for connecting an extra ssd drive. there are several purposes for these cables—primarily linking the motherboard to storage devices. if you're only planning to add ssds, ensure they support the speed you need (some offer up to 500mb/s). beyond movies and photos, they can also serve as a backup drive or for running additional software. always check compatibility with your system before buying.
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Zackdakiller
10-05-2022, 03:15 PM #7

i'll purchase the same m.2 but a larger capacity like 2 or 4 tb. the two sates will likely be used for connecting an extra ssd drive. there are several purposes for these cables—primarily linking the motherboard to storage devices. if you're only planning to add ssds, ensure they support the speed you need (some offer up to 500mb/s). beyond movies and photos, they can also serve as a backup drive or for running additional software. always check compatibility with your system before buying.

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Jaffas_
Member
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10-08-2022, 10:11 PM
#8
They're suitable for installing SATA SSDs or HDDs. A 500 MB/s speed is more than sufficient already. For many applications, storage becomes the bottleneck even at this rate. I own two SATA SSDs—one Gen3 NVMe and one Gen4 NVMe. Beyond benchmarks, it's hard to spot any distinction between these devices in everyday use. Very few games showed improvement switching from SATA to NVMe, and even fewer saw gains from moving from Gen3 to Gen4. Unless you frequently move large files or run software that demands high input/output, the difference is negligible.
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Jaffas_
10-08-2022, 10:11 PM #8

They're suitable for installing SATA SSDs or HDDs. A 500 MB/s speed is more than sufficient already. For many applications, storage becomes the bottleneck even at this rate. I own two SATA SSDs—one Gen3 NVMe and one Gen4 NVMe. Beyond benchmarks, it's hard to spot any distinction between these devices in everyday use. Very few games showed improvement switching from SATA to NVMe, and even fewer saw gains from moving from Gen3 to Gen4. Unless you frequently move large files or run software that demands high input/output, the difference is negligible.