Would an NVMe SSD improve my game load times and storage situation?
I'm not very familiar with newer PC storage technology and could use some straightforward advice. My current system has a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an RTX 3060, and 32GB…
M.2 drive
Would Adding an NVMe Drive Improve My Game Load Times?
I'm not very experienced with newer PC hardware and could use some straightforward advice. My current system has a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an RTX 3060, 32GB of DDR5…
Windows 11 became extremely slow and won’t boot normally after installing an extra M.2 drive
I tried adding another M.2 SSD for storage to my MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 system. Windows 11 is installed on the first M.2 slot, and I also…
New PC Build: NVMe SSD Isn’t Detected During Windows Installation
I just finished my first custom PC build and everything seems to power on normally, but the Windows installer does not show my NVMe SSD as an available…
Windows 11 became extremely slow and unreliable after installing and removing an M.2 drive
I have Windows 11 installed on the first M.2 slot of an MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 motherboard, along with several internal storage drives. I installed another M.2…
Do I need to wipe my drive when replacing my motherboard?
I'm planning to upgrade my motherboard so I can use faster RAM and a newer CPU. I could either create a Windows installation USB, erase my M.2 drive,…
How do I clean-install Windows on my M.2 drive and set up Secure Boot?
I built my first PC about a month ago with an RTX 3060. At first I used the original internal drive, then I installed a 2TB M.2 drive.…
How can I clean-install Windows 11 onto a new SATA SSD without a USB drive?
My current Windows installation is on a malfunctioning M.2 drive, and I want to install Windows 11 from scratch onto a new SATA SSD. I do not want…
How can I clean-install Windows 11 onto a new SATA SSD without a USB drive?
My current Windows 11 installation is on a malfunctioning M.2 SSD, and I want to install a fresh copy of Windows 11 onto a new SATA SSD. I…
NVMe SSD Suddenly Not Detected in BIOS
My PC was working normally yesterday, but today it started directly in the BIOS. The BIOS no longer detects my NVMe drive. I reseated the SSD and also…
My NVMe SSD suddenly disappeared from BIOS—could it have failed?
My PC was working normally yesterday, but today it booted straight into the BIOS. The BIOS no longer detects my NVMe drive. I reseated the SSD and tested…
Can I Move My Existing Windows 11 M.2 Drive From AM4 to AM5?
I'm upgrading from a Ryzen 7 3700X on AM4 to a Ryzen 5 9600X on AM5. I recently got an RTX 5070, and my current CPU is holding…
Does Using a Chipset-Connected M.2 Drive Impact Game Performance Compared to a CPU-Connected One?
I'm building a new system with two identical 2TB Gen4 NVMe drives. One will serve as my OS and application drive, connected directly to the CPU. I plan…
M.2 Drive Not Being Detected on MSI Motherboard - Help!
I just completed my new PC build using an MSI Pro X870E-P motherboard, paired with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and I installed a WD Black SN850X 1TB Gen…
Will This SSD Work With My Motherboard?
I'm trying to figure out if a specific SSD will be compatible with my motherboard. The motherboard is a Gigabyte B650 GAMING X AX V2, and I'm looking…
Why Does My PC Skip BIOS and Go Straight to Windows?
I've been dealing with a frustrating issue on my PC for about a year now. Whenever I turn it on, my monitor shows an "Input not supported" message,…
Help with Installing M.2 Drive on MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk Motherboard
I'm building my first PC and just mounted the CPU and RAM. I'm ready to install my M.2 drive, but here's the issue: my MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk…
Trouble with M.2 Drive Not Showing Up in BIOS or During Windows 11 Installation
I'm having a serious issue with my M.2 drive—it just won't show up at all in either the BIOS or when I'm trying to install Windows 11. It's…
Is It Worth Moving My OS to a Faster M.2 SSD?
I just got a new WD Black SN7100 2TB M.2 SSD to expand my PC storage, but I'm currently running my operating system on a 500GB Samsung 970…
Will my graphics card block airflow to my M.2 drive heatsink?
I'm concerned that the heatsink for my M.2 drive slot is going to be completely covered by my graphics card. Could this potentially lead to overheating issues?