Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice. I currently have an old Fanxiang S101 1TB SATA SSD, and I want to upgrade it to something better. My budget is around £160. I have a B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard, and I think I need an M.2 NVMe drive? I'd really appreciate any suggestions or tips you might have for me since I'm not super experienced with PC building! Thanks!
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You’re on the right track with looking for an M.2 NVMe drive! Your motherboard has two M.2 slots, but be aware that using those may disable a few SATA ports or PCIe slots. For your needs, I recommend looking at the Crucial T705 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for about £149.99—it’s one of the fastest out there! Another option could be the Silicon Power UD90 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD for around £119.97. It’s a good budget choice, though it might not be as strong during heavy writing tasks. Just make sure to install it in the correct slot to get the best speeds!
Thanks a lot for the great suggestions! I think I’ll go with the Crucial SSD! Quick question—will I need any extra tools or parts to install it?