Don't know which M.2 drive to buy

[Coltigore]

So I want to finally get an ssd to replace my aging hdd. But I want to gt an m.2 drive but I'm not sure what my board is compatible with. I have a gigabyte x470 gaming. Here's a link to he newegg listing

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813145060?Item=N82E16813145060

I just want a one tb drive. that's my one requirement

 

[Akira Shimazu]

As far as i know any kind of SSD its acceptable.

[Metallus97]

Best: https://www.newegg.com/samsung-970-evo-plus-1tb/p/N82E16820147743?Description=970 plus&cm_re=970_plus-_-20-147-743-_-Product

Cheap and also fine: https://www.newegg.com/intel-660p-series-1tb/p/N82E16820167462

My drive: https://www.newegg.com/crucial-mx500-1tb/p/N82E16820156178

you are looking for a PCIe over M.2 drive

[tech.guru]

10 hours ago, Coltigore said:

So I want to finally get an ssd to replace my aging hdd. But I want to gt an m.2 drive but I'm not sure what my board is compatible with. I have a gigabyte x470 gaming. Here's a link to he newegg listing

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813145060?Item=N82E16813145060

I just want a one tb drive. that's my one requirement

 

 

look at the read and write speeds and the type of memory used on the m.2. the cheaper m.2 have lower read and write speeds. also ensure you select m.2 pcie as these are the newest supported by your motherboard and significantly faster.

 

some of the drives are more expensive but have faster memory and better performance. spend a few bucks and select for example

   https://www.newegg.com/silicon-power-p34a80-1tb/p/N82E16820301395

   https://www.newegg.com/xpg-sx8200-pro-1tb/p/0D9-0017-000W4

   https://www.newegg.com/pioneer-aps-se20g-1tb/p/0D9-00A9-00017

 

it doesnt cost that much extra and performance is significantly better than the older models.

 

[Metallus97]

Best in class and not that expensive is still Samsung 970 evo plus