Zenith II Extreme is a high-performance model designed for advanced use.
Zenith II Extreme is a high-performance model designed for advanced use.
You're about to set up a new build with the Zenith II Extreme. The thread you read mentioned that using all M.2 slots might limit the number of SATA hard drives you can install. If you plan to use five M.2 slots and also utilize all SATA slots for hard drives, it could affect how many SATA drives fit. Clarify your configuration to get accurate advice.
The rear M.2 port (M.2_3) turns off the Asmedia chip, resulting in just four SATA connections. This seems like a poor compromise compared to adding an extra PCIe-only slot.
I think I'll keep the four on the front and add one of those M.2 cards I got. Appreciate the advice!