Laptop SSD Compatibility

electricplays4 · Jul 16, 2018

I have a 4 year old laptop and i would like to upgrade to an SSD because it doesn't have one and it's a big pain. I was thinking of getting an M.2 SSD but im not sure if all of them are compatible with laptops.
Im not too knowledgeable in terms of computing, i need some advice

I was thinking of purchasing this:

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/open-box-adata-xpg-sx6000-256gb-pcie-m2-nvme-ssd-asx6000np256gtc-ac14404#detailTabs=tabOverview

and i cant see the difference between this one:

https://www.mwave.com.au/product/adata-xpg-sx6000-256gb-pcie-m2-nvme-ssd-asx6000np256gtc-ac12992

My Laptop Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz
GPU: Nvidia GeFore GTX 960M
Storage: 2TB HDD
RAM: 16GB DDR3
Display: 17.3 inch at 1080p
OS: Windows 8.1 (64 bit)

System Model: Acer Aspire VN7-791G

Thanks

USAFRet · Jul 16, 2018

Does your laptop have an m.2 port, either SATA or NVMe?
4 years old = doubtful.

You need to absolutely verify if it has one, and what type of drive it can take.
All the documentation I'm seeing says it does not.

Otherwise, you can put a regular SATA III SSD in place of your current spinning drive.

evan1715 · Jul 16, 2018

nah, just go with regular 2.5 sata

electricplays4 · Jul 16, 2018

USAFRet :

i dont want to have an external ssd or replace my current HDD, im not willing to spend more than around $120 AUD

i have a m.2 port idk if its SATA or MVMe.

USAFRet · Jul 16, 2018

electricplays4 :

You need to absolutely determine what it is. An NVMe SSD will not work in a m.2 port that is SATA only.
Or, the other way around.

4 year old laptop....could go either way.

evan1715 · Jul 16, 2018

https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/support-product/5615;-;Aspire%20VN7-791G

try putting in the serial number and see if the website gives you details^

if you have an m.2 available, i personally would assume that it would work with a SATA m.2 since you already have a SATA controller for the hard drive. i don't know much about nvme but i would make the assumption that sata m.2 would work naturally. i could be wrong. but if you're buying a cheap SSD, then the difference between nvme and sata probably won't matter since it'll probably be limited to 550mb/s anyway. maybe if you opened it and looked at the m.2 area, it'll say "sata" or "nvme near it? or maybe call acer and ask but they're probably guessing too.

electricplays4 · Jul 17, 2018

never mind i checked my laptop and it doesnt have a m.2 port. i am going to buy a 2.5" ssd to replace my HDD

the ssd i want to buy:

Crucial MX500 3D NAND 500GB SSD, 2.5inch

Crucial 500GB SSD, MX500 3D NAND, 2.5" SATAIII, Read up to 560MB/s, Write up to 510MB/s, Acronis True Image HD Software Included

if it isn't compatible with my laptop please tell me before i purchase.

pics of my laptop opened:

https://imgur.com/a/w3Hjofi

electricplays4 · Jul 17, 2018

USAFRet :

never mind i checked my laptop and it doesnt have a m.2 port. i am going to buy a 2.5" ssd to replace my HDD

the ssd i want to buy:

Crucial MX500 3D NAND 500GB SSD, 2.5inch

Crucial 500GB SSD, MX500 3D NAND, 2.5" SATAIII, Read up to 560MB/s, Write up to 510MB/s, Acronis True Image HD Software Included

if it isn't compatible with my laptop please tell me before i purchase.

pics of my laptop opened:

https://imgur.com/a/w3Hjofi

evan1715 · Jul 17, 2018

that crucial is $105 usd
look into these model numbers for their price too:
western digital - WDS500G2B0A - this one is on sale on newegg, $15 off with promo code, $95 usd
sandisk - SDSSDA-480G-G26 - this one is on sale today for amazon prime day and newegg sale, $80 usd
samsung - MZ-76E500B/AM

electricplays4 · Jul 17, 2018

evan1715 :

im from australia and this was the best one after a while of research through many retailers.
its going for $160 AUD

USAFRet · Jul 17, 2018

The MX500 is a top ranked drive.
I would have no problem putting that in any of my systems.

Or a Samsung 860, or a WD Blue.
(all 2.5" format)

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