I'm looking for ways to increase my storage since both of my M.2 slots are already in use. I've heard about PCIe expansion cards, but I'm wondering if there are other good and convenient solutions available?
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You could also simply upgrade to larger drives and clone your existing ones. 2.5" SATA drives can be a great addition.
An external SSD could be an easy way to expand storage without dealing with internal components. They're portable and fast.
Make sure your system has enough CPU lanes to support a PCIe card. If you're looking for a budget solution, a SATA III SSD is a good choice. For larger storage, a traditional HDD can also work well.
One option is to use a SATA SSD for storing videos, photos, and documents. This can help free up some space on your M.2 drives without too much hassle.
Consider getting a 4TB SATA SSD. If it's not your main drive, the performance difference compared to PCIe drives is manageable. Game load times might be just a second or two slower than NVMe.
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