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Yes, you can relocate the M.2 SSD with Windows 11 to a different slot.

Yes, you can relocate the M.2 SSD with Windows 11 to a different slot.

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BenTGreat
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07-27-2021, 07:59 AM
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The update would likely require reinstalling Windows 11, since the new SSD includes a built-in heatsink while the old one does not. The replacement process would involve swapping the slots rather than just changing the drives.
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BenTGreat
07-27-2021, 07:59 AM #1

The update would likely require reinstalling Windows 11, since the new SSD includes a built-in heatsink while the old one does not. The replacement process would involve swapping the slots rather than just changing the drives.

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Lovechurros
Member
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07-27-2021, 09:23 AM
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You simply change the position, there might be a slight impact on speed.
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Lovechurros
07-27-2021, 09:23 AM #2

You simply change the position, there might be a slight impact on speed.

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_ReflexLegend_
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07-28-2021, 11:24 AM
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On an X570 motherboard, the effect is probably minimal because it has more bandwidth lanes available.
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_ReflexLegend_
07-28-2021, 11:24 AM #3

On an X570 motherboard, the effect is probably minimal because it has more bandwidth lanes available.