Hi guys,
I am pulling my hair out, so if any of you have the answer you will have my eternal gratitude and love.
I am building my new rig at the moment (
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/dpmLRB)
I am using the Gigabyte x99 gaming 5p motherboard with i7 5820 and a nvidia 980ti.
I'm happy with everything and went to buy a new SSD. But then after reading I heard of this new M.2 SSD.
So doing some research I found out that my mobo does have an M.2 slot.
So I bought everything, it has arrived but after reading more stuff I am currently scared to remove the M.2 SSD incase I cant get it to work - thus stopping me from sending it back.
Question 1 - I understand that the M2 slot my motherboard has less lanes than a PCI-E (2 lanes rather than 4 Lanes) - if I got it to work would I notice a huge difference or would i be better getting an adaptor?
Question 2 - I plan on making this the boot drive, if I unbox it, plug it in is it compatable as a boot drive for my Mobo?
Question 3 - I've heard that I have to install windows from a USB, thats not a big deal I can use a guide to learn that as long as I know it can be done.
Sorry guys, but a swift answer would be really appreciated, I can find people talking about it but they all discuss the ASUS motherboards.
Thanks in advance, really want this sorted so I know if I should return it or not!
Regards
Josh