I'm looking to upgrade my storage to accommodate more games and I'm torn on the best approach. Is it worth it to invest in a new motherboard just for additional M.2 slots, or would it be more economical to go with a SATA SSD? I'm interested in long-term benefits as well as cost-effectiveness.
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Upgrading your motherboard just for an NVMe drive isn’t really worth it for gaming. Plus, depending on your current setup, you might end up needing a new CPU and possibly RAM too, which can get expensive.
Get an SSD soon! Prices are trending upwards, similar to RAM. You could consider a PCIe extension card for adding M.2 SSDs, which might be a good compromise.
If you’re considering options, there's also the choice of a PCIe M.2 card. That way, you can add an M.2 SSD without the need for a full motherboard upgrade.
Honestly, spending money on a new motherboard solely for M.2 space doesn’t seem like the best move. It’d be smarter to invest that cash into a larger SATA SSD instead.
I’d recommend going with a SATA SSD for the time being. Upgrading your entire system can also mean higher RAM costs, which isn't great for your budget. Once RAM prices stabilize, you can still use that SATA drive for storage or as your main drive later.
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