Below is a list of components I'm planning to use:
CPU: i5-6600K
Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: ?
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Although I’ve read about the different ways to connect an SSD (SATA, m.2, PCI) to a motherboard, I’m struggling with which way will be the best choice for my new system. I know that I’d like the capacity to be around 240/250 GB, and for brands I’m leaning towards either Samsung or Sandisk. I’d like the price to be less than $100.
Given the motherboard I’ve chosen, which model SDD would you recommend and why?
(For context, I plan to play games like Age of Wonders III, Endless Legend, and Pillars of Eternity. It is unlikely that I will play any first person, 3-D shooter-type games. In addition to gaming, this computer will serve as our family computer. I intend to use only one 1080p monitor.)
Thanks in advance to those who are willing to help.
CPU: i5-6600K
Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: ?
GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Although I’ve read about the different ways to connect an SSD (SATA, m.2, PCI) to a motherboard, I’m struggling with which way will be the best choice for my new system. I know that I’d like the capacity to be around 240/250 GB, and for brands I’m leaning towards either Samsung or Sandisk. I’d like the price to be less than $100.
Given the motherboard I’ve chosen, which model SDD would you recommend and why?
(For context, I plan to play games like Age of Wonders III, Endless Legend, and Pillars of Eternity. It is unlikely that I will play any first person, 3-D shooter-type games. In addition to gaming, this computer will serve as our family computer. I intend to use only one 1080p monitor.)
Thanks in advance to those who are willing to help.
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