Which M.2 slot?

[Electrifly]

I am working on my first pc build. Currently i am install the M.2 ssd but my motherboard has 2 slots for it. Which one do I use? 

 

The other thing I am confused on is the layout of how the motherboard works. It have covers over the M.2 slots and the screw in at different points. Do 8 need to use these covers?

[Letgomyleghoe]

Usually the top but check your mobo 

[Electrifly]

But the problem is the cover for the top slot is too big. It screws into the motherboard at a different point than the ssd and the screw i need to screw into the ssd is stuck to the cover. Will it make a difference in performance or anything if I use the second slot?

[Letgomyleghoe]

2 minutes ago, Electrifly said:

But the problem is the cover for the top slot is too big. It screws into the motherboard at a different point than the ssd and the screw i need to screw into the ssd is stuck to the cover. Will it make a difference in performance or anything if I use the second slot?

Thats fine just plug the ssd and the cover in and screw the cover down, as long as it’s held down by something it’s fine

[Electrifly]

Ok thank you