I need some guidance on purchasing a converter to connect your M2 SSD to the SATA 3 port on your laptop.

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I need some guidance on purchasing a converter to connect your M2 SSD to the SATA 3 port on your laptop.

I need some guidance on purchasing a converter to connect your M2 SSD to the SATA 3 port on your laptop.

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CurryJunge_HD
Junior Member

1

02-16-2016, 11:14 AM

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Hello,
I have a Samsung 960 EVO 250 GB NVMe SSD and am considering a converter. My laptop has a 120 GB SATA 3 SSD, and I need to connect it via a SATA 3 port. Can I use any SATA 3 to M2 converter? Should I look for one that offers better performance? I understand I may experience some loss in speed but want to make the most of the extra storage. Thank you.

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CurryJunge_HD

02-16-2016, 11:14 AM #1

Hello,
I have a Samsung 960 EVO 250 GB NVMe SSD and am considering a converter. My laptop has a 120 GB SATA 3 SSD, and I need to connect it via a SATA 3 port. Can I use any SATA 3 to M2 converter? Should I look for one that offers better performance? I understand I may experience some loss in speed but want to make the most of the extra storage. Thank you.

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deathtodawn
Member

216

02-16-2016, 11:38 PM

#2

I don't believe anything like that exists.

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deathtodawn

02-16-2016, 11:38 PM #2

I don't believe anything like that exists.

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Azteka63
Member

96

02-17-2016, 01:40 AM

#3

There are adapters available for 2.5” SATA and M.2 SATA connections. I haven’t come across any options for M.2 NVMe yet.

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Azteka63

02-17-2016, 01:40 AM #3

There are adapters available for 2.5” SATA and M.2 SATA connections. I haven’t come across any options for M.2 NVMe yet.

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MinecratBoss1
Member

107

02-17-2016, 02:23 AM

#4

You cannot use NVME drives. There isn't any support for them.

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MinecratBoss1

02-17-2016, 02:23 AM #4

You cannot use NVME drives. There isn't any support for them.

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ShadowwingHD
Junior Member

13

02-17-2016, 04:23 AM

#5

This item is not compatible with SATA. The U.2 (SFF-8639) model is not SATA compatible.

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ShadowwingHD

02-17-2016, 04:23 AM #5

This item is not compatible with SATA. The U.2 (SFF-8639) model is not SATA compatible.

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JR_GAMER07
Posting Freak

915

02-17-2016, 09:12 AM

#6

Yep, I’ve already corrected my answer for containing incorrect details.

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JR_GAMER07

02-17-2016, 09:12 AM #6

Yep, I’ve already corrected my answer for containing incorrect details.

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IxMhay6e_
Junior Member

19

02-17-2016, 09:36 AM

#7

Thank you all for your responses.

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IxMhay6e_

02-17-2016, 09:36 AM #7

Thank you all for your responses.