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Windows 11 will support Direct-Storage for both SATA SSDs and M.2/NVME devices.

Windows 11 will support Direct-Storage for both SATA SSDs and M.2/NVME devices.

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Noctaflo
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02-09-2021, 04:13 PM
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I own a SATA SSD in my laptop and plan to continue using it to cut costs, even though I realize average SATA drives lag behind faster NVMe or M.2 options. The main concern is whether Windows 11 can handle direct storage for SATA SSDs.
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02-09-2021, 04:13 PM #1

I own a SATA SSD in my laptop and plan to continue using it to cut costs, even though I realize average SATA drives lag behind faster NVMe or M.2 options. The main concern is whether Windows 11 can handle direct storage for SATA SSDs.

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02-09-2021, 10:03 PM
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Your thread has been relocated to the Windows section.
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02-09-2021, 10:03 PM #2

Your thread has been relocated to the Windows section.

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02-16-2021, 11:34 AM
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Only NVMe is required. According to Microsoft, you just need a PCIe 3.0 class NVMe, though it's unclear if PCIe 4.0 will provide a superior experience.
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02-16-2021, 11:34 AM #3

Only NVMe is required. According to Microsoft, you just need a PCIe 3.0 class NVMe, though it's unclear if PCIe 4.0 will provide a superior experience.

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02-28-2021, 01:12 PM
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It's not very thrilling with Windows 11, huh?
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riskapas
02-28-2021, 01:12 PM #4

It's not very thrilling with Windows 11, huh?

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02-28-2021, 06:46 PM
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DirectStorage is not limited to Windows 11. It belongs to DirectX 12, meaning Windows 10 will also support it.
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ItzMeLuigi
02-28-2021, 06:46 PM #5

DirectStorage is not limited to Windows 11. It belongs to DirectX 12, meaning Windows 10 will also support it.

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03-01-2021, 01:08 AM
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It's a yes and no situation. The update is just a small step, not a major overhaul. (Windows 10 yearly patches help maintain stability.) Still, SATA remains outdated technology. It's improved since 15 years ago, but it's still quite old. SATA SSDs reach speeds of 500-600MB/s, which is the current limit for the interface. PCI-E Gen 3/4 drives can handle much higher speeds, which DirectStorage demands.
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03-01-2021, 01:08 AM #6

It's a yes and no situation. The update is just a small step, not a major overhaul. (Windows 10 yearly patches help maintain stability.) Still, SATA remains outdated technology. It's improved since 15 years ago, but it's still quite old. SATA SSDs reach speeds of 500-600MB/s, which is the current limit for the interface. PCI-E Gen 3/4 drives can handle much higher speeds, which DirectStorage demands.

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03-01-2021, 03:00 AM
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03-01-2021, 04:35 AM
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Microsoft's blog post discusses DirectStorage developer preview now available.
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Agman10
03-01-2021, 04:35 AM #8

Microsoft's blog post discusses DirectStorage developer preview now available.

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03-01-2021, 06:15 AM
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NVMe speeds aren't universally better than SATA, it varies by scenario. Investigate the reasons behind this perception; your comments might overlook SATA's strengths.
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60NoMeuPau
03-01-2021, 06:15 AM #9

NVMe speeds aren't universally better than SATA, it varies by scenario. Investigate the reasons behind this perception; your comments might overlook SATA's strengths.

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03-01-2021, 09:50 AM
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Looking for a 256GB SSD alternative similar to XPG and FireCuda? You're okay with 256GB, you don’t play many AAA titles, and you’re aiming to save some money.
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ChloeET
03-01-2021, 09:50 AM #10

Looking for a 256GB SSD alternative similar to XPG and FireCuda? You're okay with 256GB, you don’t play many AAA titles, and you’re aiming to save some money.

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