You can get a high-speed NVMe drive by choosing models designed for fast data transfer and reliable performance.
You can get a high-speed NVMe drive by choosing models designed for fast data transfer and reliable performance.
Hello, I'm looking for advice on using an NVMe drive with my ASUS sabertooth X79 motherboard and 3930K CPU. My board supports PCIe 3, but my CPU only has PCIe 2. I also want a 970 Pro SSD in my PC. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks!
Avoid getting confused. A 970 pro is too much for most users. Consider a 970 evo or another SSD. The pro model isn't necessary for everyday needs. Would you like it to serve as a boot drive? You can use a PCIe M.2 adapter and install the SSD, which should work on your board—though it might not be bootable. Here’s an example: https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Express...791&sr=8-4
Your BIOS lacks NVME support unless you're willing to make changes.
Because you're not relying on the files NVMe requires, you won't gain any advantage—even with a fast one. Your outdated computer will still struggle, so consider SATA instead. It's close enough to NVMe after all.
Well, I'm not sure about that either. Even with PCIe 3.0 you can reach around 3500MB/s, which is still lower than the 600MB/s max of SATA 3. On PCIe 4.0 it could go up to 5000MB/s, but that's not going to be practical. The main thing is that the setup the person mentioned won't handle it, so it doesn't really matter.
It's accurate, though I usually avoid suggesting it unless the person is experienced with the task.