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Can I use NVMe SSD in SATA slot?

๐Ÿ”ด No

No. NVMe drives need M.2 PCIe slots. SATA M.2 slots won't work with NVMe.

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๐Ÿ“Š Why this confidence level?
  • NVMe uses PCIe protocol, SATA uses AHCI.
  • M.2 slots may be SATA-only, NVMe-only, or both.
  • Check motherboard specs.
  • NVMe drives are several times faster than SATA SSDs.
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Not recommended โ€“ will likely cause issues.
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Check manufacturer specifications or use recommended accessories.

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  • M.2 vs NVMe Explained
  • Samsung SSDs

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Can I use NVMe SSD in SATA slot?

๐Ÿ”ด No. NVMe drives need M.2 PCIe slots. SATA M.2 slots won't work with NVMe.

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