Sata express

[Jayvee3492]

Is sata express really needed if im planning to buy a ssd? i was going to buy a msi z97 gaming 5 motherboard but it doest have sata express. But it does have m.2. But i want a ssd.

Any other motherboard suggestion if sata express is needed. Thank you!

[Enderman]

A regular SSD is already a huge improvement over HDD. You will be more than happy with a normal SSD. Also sata express will be very expensive, as any new technology always is at the start.

[flibberdipper]

Regular SATA is enough for an SSD. You probably won't notice the upgrade to an M.2 SSD. And SATA SSD's are the best for the price.

[Jayvee3492]

A regular SSD is already a huge improvement over HDD. You will be more than happy with a normal SSD. Also sata express will be very expensive, as any new technology always is at the start.

But i can get the z97 a and gigabyte z97 gaming 5 for almost the same price. Just wondering. Cause i was going to get the msi gaming 5.

[Jayvee3492]

Regular SATA is enough for an SSD. You probably won't notice the upgrade to an M.2 SSD. And SATA SSD's are the best for the price.

What is the main use of sata express? Sorry. Not really good with computers.

[Enderman]

But i can get the z97 a and gigabyte z97 gaming 5 for almost the same price. Just wondering. Cause i was going to get the msi gaming 5.

get whichever one you like best

if you plan on buying a $500 sata express SSD in the future then maybe get the motherboard that has sata express just so that you have the option.

[Jayvee3492]

get whichever one you like best

if you plan on buying a $500 sata express SSD in the future then maybe get the motherboard that has sata express just so that you have the option.

But the ssd today is okay with the slots that are not sata express?

[Enderman]

But the ssd today is okay with the slots that are not sata express?

Yes

[Jayvee3492]

Yes

Ty. So i should just go with msi gaming 5 or you think the gigabyte gaming 5 or z97 a is better?

[Enderman]

Ty. So i should just go with msi gaming 5 or you think the gigabyte gaming 5 or z97 a is better?

I think they are both good motherboards Get the ones that has the features you want, and looks nice with your colour scheme.

[Jayvee3492]

I think they are both good motherboards Get the ones that has the features you want, and looks nice with your colour scheme.

The problem is. I dont know what featuresi want or need. Im planning to get a 4690k ang a 840 evo ssd. Currently have a r9 270x. I also have a red and black h440.

[Enderman]

The problem is. I dont know what featuresi want or need. Im planning to get a 4690k ang a 840 evo ssd. Currently have a r9 270x. I also have a red and black h440.

I would just go with gigabyte then, since both motherboards are almost exactly the same. I think their UEFI and software is a little more fancy than MSI. Features are almost exactly the same, so you cant go wrong with either choice

[Jayvee3492]

I would just go with gigabyte then, since both motherboards are almost exactly the same. I think their UEFI and software is a little more fancy than MSI. Features are almost exactly the same, so you cant go wrong with either choice

is gigabyte a good brand? i want to buy one that will last me years. and i dont want to RMA something.  

[Enderman]

is gigabyte a good brand? i want to buy one that will last me years. and i dont want to RMA something.

Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, EVGA are the 4 main brands

[Jayvee3492]

Gigabyte, MSI, ASUS, EVGA are the 4 main brands

thank you again!. leaning towards gigabyte more and more. btw. the sata express is the only thing missing in the msi z97 gaming 5 right? if you were me. which one would you go for?

[Enderman]

thank you again!. leaning towards gigabyte more and more. btw. the sata express is the only thing missing in the msi z97 gaming 5 right? if you were me. which one would you go for?

The MSI has an optional M sata to sata express adapter that you can get if you want sata express in the future

[Jayvee3492]

The MSI has an optional M sata to sata express adapter that you can get if you want sata express in the future

so that means youll go for msi than gigabyte? i can do that. 

[Enderman]

so that means youll go for msi than gigabyte? i can do that. 

it doesnt matter i would go with gigabyte

i hear their customer support is a little better

[Jayvee3492]

it doesnt matter i would go with gigabyte

i hear their customer support is a little better

lol. thought the reason you said "The MSI has an optional M sata to sata express adapter that you can get if you want sata express in the future" is youll go for MSI.

[Enderman]

lol. thought the reason you said "The MSI has an optional M sata to sata express adapter that you can get if you want sata express in the future" is youll go for MSI.

no, i was just letting you know that if you do get the MSI, you still have the option for sata express if you want

[Jayvee3492]

no, i was just letting you know that if you do get the MSI, you still have the option for sata express if you want

so which one? really. hahaha. Gigabyte is the final answer? what would i gain if i go with gigabyte except the sata express? sorry for too many questions. i just want the best for my money. hard earned.

[Enderman]

so which one? really. hahaha. Gigabyte is the final answer? what would i gain if i go with gigabyte except the sata express? sorry for too many questions. i just want the best for my money. hard earned.

yes just go with gigabyte

[Jayvee3492]

yes just go with gigabyte

except the sata express. what awesome should i get from going gigabyte? and what did i lose?

[Enderman]

except the sata express. what awesome should i get from going gigabyte? and what did i lose?

you lose nothing, and get some fancy LED lighting and sata express directly on the motherboard, no need for any adapters.

[Jayvee3492]

you lose nothing, and get some fancy LED lighting and sata express directly on the motherboard, no need for any adapters.

wow. i didnt know ill get some led on the motherboard. more reason to go for gigabyte.