File not listed in System Properties or Disk Utilities

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Lips
Senior Member

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01-08-2026, 04:30 AM

#11

It looks like you're considering adding a PCIe expansion card for an NVMe M.2 drive. You're wondering whether your current CPU has sufficient PCIe lanes to support it, especially if you plan to spend more money on the upgrade.

Lips

01-08-2026, 04:30 AM #11

Dobbycraft
Junior Member

01-13-2026, 01:44 AM

#12

I considered the situation, checked my PC, and noticed the slot is near the GPU. Not sure if the GPU will provide enough airflow for cooling. It’s possible, but using an M.2 drive without NVMe might affect performance. I also wondered about placing the boot drive in the second slot—probably yes, but there could be some limitations or compatibility issues.

Dobbycraft

01-13-2026, 01:44 AM #12

zMinatoPvP_
Junior Member

01-13-2026, 10:32 AM

#13

The primary SSD is a SATA M.2 device, which should function properly.

zMinatoPvP_

01-13-2026, 10:32 AM #13

The primary SSD is a SATA M.2 device, which should function properly.

GrefGb
Member

244

02-03-2026, 03:22 PM

#14

Yes, you can verify this in Windows using system properties or the Device Manager. Check the storage device details to see its type and number of notches.

GrefGb

02-03-2026, 03:22 PM #14

Yes, you can verify this in Windows using system properties or the Device Manager. Check the storage device details to see its type and number of notches.

_Anton
Junior Member

02-04-2026, 03:17 PM

#15

The CrystalDiskInfo tool displays the kind of storage device in Windows.

_Anton

02-04-2026, 03:17 PM #15

The CrystalDiskInfo tool displays the kind of storage device in Windows.

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