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    m.2 nvme requirements?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by isaacim, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. isaacim

    isaacim Newbie

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    So what exactly does nvme need to run properly? Like is it only compatible on skylake, will it work on a regular m.2 slot, etc
    Sorry if this kind of question was posted, i couldnt find anything in plain english
     
    isaacim, Mar 14, 2016
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  2. Starlight5

    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @isaacim as far as I understand, it needs special motherboard support only to run as a boot drive, but when used as storage drive there are no special requirements, just modern OS.
     
    Starlight5, Mar 15, 2016
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Agreed... You need a modern OS (Windows 7+) and the NVMe driver when installing the OS...
     
    TomJGX, Mar 15, 2016
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