New to NVME, quick question.

umboma · 18 Jul 2020 at 11:08

Hello all,

I'm thinking about getting an NVME 1TB drive its going to be used as a games folder, I have a 1TB SSD that I use for games but thats full. My Mobo is a B450 board so it does support NVME.

Ive never used or setup a NVME drive is it a simple process just pretty much plug and play then format to get it ready to use then off you go? or do I need to play about in the Bios / download software?

Cheers Guys.

redknight333 · 18 Jul 2020 at 12:07

Just install it into a empty slot, use disk management in windows to activate and format it, and you should be good to go.

umboma · 18 Jul 2020 at 12:36

many thanks, just as i thought

HACO · 18 Jul 2020 at 16:09

You can also use the manufacturer’s software or see if there’s a firmware update. Before/after formatting doesn’t matter.

Tetras · 18 Jul 2020 at 20:25

And if you put it in and for some reason it tries to boot from the empty drive first, don't panic and do something silly with your boot drive

EsaT · 18 Jul 2020 at 22:06

WD Blue SN550 is bang per buck choise for gaming use.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/wd-b...-solid-state-drive-wds100t2b0c-hd-56l-wd.html

HACO said:
You can also use the manufacturer’s software or see if there’s a firmware update. Before/after formatting doesn’t matter.

Would expect any firmware updater to have warning with cat sized letter if it can risk data.
But if possible might as well do firmware update before putting any data on drive.

Toothy1911 · 19 Jul 2020 at 18:17

WD Black SN750 can be had for around the same price as the Blue if you keep an eye out and are willing to wait. Got mine for £128 last November.
Very simple install, it's just plug and play.
Be aware NVMe drives can quite easily thermal throttle. Most motherboards come with a heat sink for them though. But aftermarket ones are cheap too.