This H61 M.2 slot supports NVMe SSDs.
This H61 M.2 slot supports NVMe SSDs.
Checking your H61 motherboard info, here’s what you need: RAM, CPU, GPU, and storage limits.
Board features uncooled VRMs, limiting it to performance levels similar to an i5 unless you tolerate the heat after pushing an i7 inside. The latest processor is more than a decade old, so spending a lot on it wouldn’t be wise.
You're compatible with any Sandy Bridge CPU or Ivy Bridge chip that isn't a Xeon. This setup requires up to two 8 gig DDR3 DIMMs. https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...v-2x/sp#sp https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-...upport-cpu For GPU, performance is limited only by your power supply's capacity. Storage options are restricted to the SATA ports unless you install a drive controller. You likely won't be able to boot from an NVME SSD using a passive PCIe adapter.
You can set your NVMe SSD as the boot drive by configuring it in your system's boot settings or using a boot manager.
It will recognize NVME storage options but may fail to boot due to outdated UEFI BIOS on the motherboard. Test it and observe the results. Success means proceeding; otherwise, consider using a SATA SSD or Clover EFI on a USB drive for booting. (The built-in UEFI powers off when connected to the USB, then Clover takes over.)