m.2 slot
m.2 slot
I might have some silly or unnecessary threads, but I'm curious. I own a Samsung 980 Pro in a Gen 3 M.2 slot, though I used a Gen 4 one because the mounting position wasn't ideal for Gen 4. Can I swap the M.2 SSD to another slot? (It has a window cover.) Would this affect Windows, apps, or games? Another minor question: does the slot type matter much if it's Gen 4 or Gen 3? (Some issues might occur, but the info I have comes from a few unreliable sources and I think the community here is more knowledgeable.)
I don't see a problem if you put your drive elsewhere, as long as it fits and the system detects it, it should works fine as wine. For the difference between Gen 3/4, I usually read on how neglectable it is on 'daily use case' as you won't feel that much on how responsive it is (correct me if I'm wrong), but definitely need it if you want that read/write speed that Gen 4 offers, such like when editing large-scale video (8k or such) or occasionally copy-paste huge data. Edited October 29, 2021 by TukangUsapEmenq welp the thread's moved already
Sorry about missing it, I’ll take it off the list if I can. Moving game files is sometimes necessary because my main games change often. Thanks for your quick replies—please let me know if needed. <3
The community will handle the relocation for you without any concerns. Just like others, I’m okay with shifting drives to different slots—swapping SATA data slots is common and the drive still functions properly.
Just to be safe, computers aren’t that delicate. I’ve pushed my 13-year-old LGA 775 parts to their limits and the 45nm process holds up well. Setting the voltage around 2v still keeps things running. Other tricks like sparking components or HDD noises haven’t damaged anything. Sure, newer platforms are more sensitive—around 1.9v for 14nm and 1.8v for 7nm—but my 45nm chips are tougher than they look. My old parts have survived a lot of abuse.