M.2 nvme or SSD

[Veltn]

I'm trying to decided between a m.2 nvme or ssd for next computer build for my os but i don't know which to pick also i would like to know how to install a os on a m.2 nvme since i don't really know how to?

Also if you wonder what drives they are its the samsung 850 evo 250gb ssd and the samsung 960 250gb m.2 nvme

[ProjectBox153]

Do you mean SATA SSD vs NVMe SSD? 

[Veltn]

yes sorry if im confusing i mostly dont look to deep into drives i just want to be sure to get the best for this pc build since its going to be my new main pc

[Windows7ge]

Well they have pros and cons:

PCI_e m.2 is faster but you'll need future motherboards to support it.

SSD is slower but if the system stops working you can move it to another computer easily.

 

To install an OS to m.2 isn't too different from installing it on any HDD/SSD except you would want to install it using GPT instead of MBR.

[dizmo]

I'd get the 960. At that size, it's only an extra $20 or so, so why not.

[Veltn]

GPT? and MBR? what are those? also i plan to use a z270 aorus gaming 7 mother boards

 

[Veltn]

I would get the 960 if i knew how to install on a m.2 nvme ssd

[ProjectBox153]

Just now, Veltn said:

GPT? and MBR? what are those? also i plan to use a z270 aorus gaming 7 mother boards

 

Different partitioning schemes, "GUID Partition Table" and "Master Boot Record". Google will tell you more. 

[Veltn]

plus i would like to know the pro and cons of the drives

[Veltn]

so i can install a windows 10 from disk to a m.2 nvme ssd or do i need to get the usb boot drive version?

[NumLock21]

Nvme only benefits on certain workloads. Gaming and loading windows are not it. Get the biggest capacity SSD within your budget.

[Veltn]

so it would better to get the sata ssd then?

[Windows7ge]

6 minutes ago, Veltn said:

GPT? and MBR? what are those? also i plan to use a z270 aorus gaming 7 mother boards

 

I don't have a complete understanding of the two but I do know two things GPT(GUID Partition Table) offers over MBR(Master Boot Record):

GPT allows the creation of partitions over 2TB. MBR does not.

GPT allows the creation of more than 4 partitions on a single disk. MBR does not.

It probably has more functions that make it better but I don't know them. You can utilize it by putting a Windows.ISO file on a bootable thumb drive using Rufus and using the GPT for UEFI option in the menu.

[NumLock21]

11 minutes ago, Veltn said:

so it would better to get the sata ssd then?

If the only thing you do is just games and basic windows stuffs, then yes grab a SATA SSD.

[Veltn]

I guess im going to get a sata ssd since im using it for mostly gaming and youtube and some random school projects here and there

[vrod]

Good choice, you can get more space for your money with a sata ssd instead of nvme. NVMe is generally targeted towards server or enthusiast workloads such as heavy video editing or several VM's requiring I/O. I run a 950 pro with my ROG R5E10 but i sometimes regret not getting a sata ssd