Asus Zephyrus G15 (2022) SSD Upgrade

[@zizanix88]

Did you putt something on the SSD ? Like a cover ? It’s seems yes// if its thermal blanket, where did you get it ?

[@beautifulcatastrophes463]

Probably Amazon. You should be able to find them by searching "thermal pad" or something similar.

[@tungyang1]

your camera view was upside down.

[@christopherbuckler2249]

Hey, thanks for this... I'm looking to do exactly the same thing. you mention a 'comparison speed against OEM 1TB SSD'. do you have any info on this or what OEM SSD is being used. I really want to know what impact doing this will have on performance. 👍

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Booting to windows is a little faster, gaming difference is insifnificant because games are not designed to take advantage of the high speeds. OEM sequential reads are about 3600mb/s vs the P5 Plus 7100mb/s based on my own experience.

[@JCB12345]

After taht what should we do to make C OS Drive becaome 4 Tb by 2 TB + 2TB

[@byluka1582]

Hi. I also upgraded my storage with one crucial p5 plus stick. I don't know why, but my stick is recognised in my BIOS but not in Windows. Did you also have the same problem? I don't know what to do...

[@waldek2030]

I had the same problem. I bought Crucial P5 PLUS 2TB. Windows cannot initialize/load the disk. I returned the drive to the shop. I got new disk, and i have the same problem. I can not clone the disk. The "MiniTool Partition Wizard" and the shop - helped me. Now is OK.

[@ahmedkcme]

@@waldek2030 Did u guys go to Disk management and format it and create new volume?

[@waldek2030]

@@ahmedkcme Hmmm... Yes and no. I wanted to initialize the disk in Windows - "disk management", but I couldn't in GPT format. Finally, it was possible in MBR format. The disk is running for this moment, but for example i have no problems witch Kongston KC3000 1TB; 2TB; Kongston NV20,5 TB; Kioxa 4TB.

[@waldek2030]

Hello, I have the same question, if you bought thermal pads and heatsinks for ssd drives? If you bought, please...please write model/type. Im just upgrade ssd in my G14 GA402. Orginally in this laptop was Micron 1 TB, now i have Kingston KC3000 1 TB (prefect, fast and furious), but itis too small. I bought Kingston KC3000 2 TB, but this model have electronic modules on both sides. It is "dangerous" for me...for a wifi/bluetooth card. Now i bought CRUCIAL P5 PRO 2 TB (electronics modules on one side), and i have next isue - buy and put on a thermopad and heatsink/plate or not?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

You can buy theal pads very cheap on Amazon. I bought a generic brand with good reviews for about $6

[@waldek2030]

@@JorgeRosadoRN OK...Plese, give me name product or link 😀

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

www.amazon.com/Laptop-Heatsink-Thermal-Pads%EF%BC%8CHeat-Copper/dp/B07YC1HTFR/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1UKPT90KB3JP5&keywords=nvme%2Bthermal%2Bpad%2B2280&qid=1669791256&sprefix=nvme%2Bther%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-4&th=1 If the copper heat sink doesn't fit well do not force it. They come with 2 copper heat sinks and 4 pads for double sided SSDs for $10. I had to buy this after getting higher temps on my second SSD. Temps were still fine without the pads but I was a little paranoid.

[@tehdreamer]

Wow I almost bought the KC3000, glad I read your comment. So it does not fit because its too thick? I will buy Crucial P5 then

[@waldek2030]

@@tehdreamer Yes, the KC3000 is too thick in my opinion, but... of course you will install this drive/disk in ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 GA402 if you remove some "thermapad" from the motherboard (white gel-pad; below/under the disk). Unfortunately, the electronic modules in the KC3000 (“disk memory”/RAM) are almost on top of the WI-FI/Bluetoth card. For me it is problem and Iwon't risk it. In my opinion, it's much better if you buy Crucial P5 PRO 2TB or WD Black SN850X 2TB

[@jassonavila144]

Did you buy thermal pads and heatsink for 2nd sdd?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Yes, generic brand from Amazon, nothing fancy, but temps are very good based on my benchmarks.

[@xtreme8797]

Question. So the Asus Zephryrus G15 GA503RM-BS71-CB-WH has 512GB SSD on default. I am trying to figure out for max storage for this particular trim model. Would you know the maximum SSD for the particular model? I just want to be safe when it comes with upgrading. Thanks

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Is that the RYX 3060 model? You can upgrade by either removing the OEM drive or populating the second M.2 slot. If that model only have 8G of RAM however, I will try to prioritize updrading the RAM instead.

[@xtreme8797]

@@JorgeRosadoRN yes it is RTX 3060 and according to specs, it does have 2 SSD slots. I know the maximum ram but I'm still trying to find the maximum storage though if that's the case.

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

You can safely install 2 SSD of 4TB each for a total of 8TB. I have tried that. More than that I am not sure because it is not listed on the specs; however, I do not see a reason not to support 8TB SSD for a total of 16TB.

[@ILikeTVShows]

I know nothing about computers but I have the same computer, its the rtx 3060 one. Can you give me an amazon link to a good 2 terabyte ssd to occupy the second slot? @JorgeRosadoRN

[@watermanh2o]

does the laptop have to be dead to open it up?

[@harishanker3848]

m.2 sata ssd supported ?? in this nvme slot ??

[@kirilllapin2983]

Bro, maybe you know - is it possible to install 2sided ssd like kingston kc3000 in this laptop? Or only 1 sided?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

The space is actually pretty tight. I have not tried that but would not recomend you doing it.

[@tehdreamer]

I am researching this now and the Kingston website states that only SINGLE-SIDED is compatible, however, I read on reddit that someone installed double sided on their M16 Zephyrus which is very similar motherboard i believe. I think I will not risk it and go with Crucial P5, however, again, people state that it overheats alot in G15... So many getting a slower single sided 2TB Kingston NVME is a safer option as it will run cooler.

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

@@tehdreamer I guess some people can do it depending on the drives. I wanted to be safe. Temps? mine are fine so far. The only issue I had was that the second driver disconnected twice the first week. I do not know what caused it, but the problem resolved by itself.

[@niceman9882]

not disconnecting battery?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Hey, the best way is to disconect the battery. However, I have done dozens of laptop upgrades without disconnecting the battery and never had any issues.

[@joeaaaa]

Do the two ssd need to be same model? Can i just bought one ssd and use it with original ssd from the laptop?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

No restrictions a long as size is compatible, it uses NVME Gen 4, but lower will do just fine also.

[@geev1044]

Hi,do I need to unplug the battery or is it alright to just install without unplugging battery cable from motherboard?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Hey, I did not umplug the battery, but you should do it just in case.

[@jbledavlverge]

hello, Have you had any problems so far?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Not at all, but I will sell it on ebay soon, I fell in love with the Steam Deck

[@dissectingdiy]

Can these support a 4tb drive while you keep the 1tb primary?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Yes, it can

[@grudd61]

Perhaps u should tell peeps that they will have to reinstall os, since u removed old m.2 without cloning it to one of the new drives?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

You are right, I cloned the original SSD before replacing it. The video was only focused on the "hardware aspect" of the process.

[@jesuscolchado2628]

Bro i hace a problem, i need to help

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Listening...

[@nelsonateya6196]

Does it come stock with the Samsung 980 Pro?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

No, it does not. I was just testing different brands...

[@TheCoderable]

What is the max storage capacity? Like could I do 4tb in second slot with the preinstalled 512GB in one slot.

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

You can install a 4TB in second slot. Mine came with 1TB preinstalled.

[@TheCoderable]

@@JorgeRosadoRN even 16TB if I wanted? for example?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

@@TheCoderable I don't know lol, never seen more than 4TB. More than that, 8 or 16 would be extremely expensive, it would rival the cost of the laptop itself.

[@TheCoderable]

@@JorgeRosadoRN just wanted to know if there's a limit. I know it costs a shit tonna money and I ain't got that much laying around. 2-4TB seems like something I could afford in the near future.

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

@@TheCoderable Nothing on ASUS Spec sheet is clear about that. I do not see why not though. Let me know if you do please.

[@coco_sauce]

How has it been working so far any issues

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

The non OS drive has disconected 3 times in 2 months, requiring a system restart. Besides that, they are actually faster than my Samsung 980 Pro 2tb

[@tehdreamer]

@@JorgeRosadoRN Does it disconnect because of the temperatures?

[@JoJoB1nks]

Is the panel supposed to bulge out slightly when you've put the ssd and the heatsink in?

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Not at all. I was a very nice fit.

[@sankalp576]

That’s a very disorienting camera angle 😂

[@JorgeRosadoRN]

Lol, still learning. I will do another with G14 2022 version.