Di I need an NVMe M.2 for my motherboard?

RipGroove · Mar 6, 2017

I have this motherboard on order (ASUS TUF Z270 MK1), the spec sheet shows "NVMe Boot (via M.2 PCIe Slot)", I was going to get this M.2 drive (WD 1TB Blue M.2), but I've just seen that it has no mention of NVMe on its spec sheet.

So, what is NVMe and because it's a new build would I be better off finding a drive that does have NVMe?

velocityg4 · Mar 6, 2017

It has two M.2 slots. One slots supports PCIE mode and SATA mode. The other is PCIE only mode. In other words one slot only supports NVMe the other supports both. So you should be good to go with the WD 1TB Blue.

NVMe drives are generally much faster. So if you can afford it and are willing to spend the money. I certainly would go with an NVMe model.

DRagor · Mar 6, 2017

In short, NVMe drives can be faster then normal SSD. The WD you linked has speeds 545/525, while current NVMe drives offer around 2000 and up speeds.

Petrossa · Mar 6, 2017

NVMe is a signalling protocol, just like SATA is.
The drive that you are wanting to get is a SATA M.2 drive.
Your board does support it, but I would suggest getting the NVMe version of that SDD. You will get better performance from it than what the SATA version can get you. Unfortunately, WD don't make a NVMe version in 1TB yet, so perhaps try something like this one: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/1tb-samsung-pm961-polaris-m2-(22x80)-pcie-30-(x4)-nvme-ssd-read-3000mb-s-write-1150mb-s-360k-280k-io

RipGroove · Mar 6, 2017

Wow thanks, so yes I'll ditch the 1TB WD M.2 in favour of a either a 1TB NVMe M.2 or a 500GB M.2 NVMe + a normal SATA 500GB SSD depending on which option works out cheaper.

Petrossa · Mar 6, 2017

There ya go

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