Choosing the right Solid State Drive (SSD) for your system can be simplified by considering two main factors: form factor and speed.
Form Factor: Most PCs utilize one of two main form factors: M.2 and 2.5-inch drives. 2.5-inch drives resemble traditional hard drives and require a SATA cable to connect to your motherboard. M.2 SSDs, on the other hand, rely on a special M.2 slot on your motherboard. Ensure your motherboard supports the chosen form factor before purchasing.
Speed: SSDs offer two primary speeds, NVMe and SATA. SATA is the older and slower of the two, with average read and write speeds falling within the range of 500MB per second. NVMe SSDs are significantly faster, with some newer options reaching ten times the speed of SATA SSDs.
Remember to check your hardware’s compatibility before making a purchase.
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