How to Install an NVMe SSD in a PC (using M.2 Adapter Card)

[@paulferenc]

I had no idea that you have to put the little nut between the m.2 ssd and the adapter and then screw on from the outside with the given screw . I kept searching for another screw in the package thinking that it came without the necessary screws. I couldn't' figure out this myself as the adapter came without instruction. A million thanks to you!!

[@nickscomputerfix]

You are most welcome!👍😎

[@alexferreira9094]

Damn son! I spent so many hours searching for the solution. Yours was the last important piece!! THANKS

[@nickscomputerfix]

Wow, thanks!

[@Drew-gl8oz]

Thank you for showing the process!! Video helped quite a bit!!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Great to hear!

[@briannichols118]

Thanks!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Thank you. It's appreciated!

[@ppwb35]

OMG. Do you know how much time you just saved me. i was trying how to unscrew the hold down part, screw it into the adaptor. i would have been at this all night. thank you so much.

[@nickscomputerfix]

You're welcome. That drove me nuts for a little while as well.😁

[@FriCash-z9l]

THANKS a lot for showing how the little nut and screw got position I was going nuts trying to figure it out!!!!🤓

[@nickscomputerfix]

The nut and screw position on the case, was tricky for me as well the first time until I figured it out.😎

[@markstadix]

Thanks a lot! Everything worked as instructed!!

[@dammikatharanga759]

Thank You! that little nut was making mayhem! Saved a lot of my time. 👏

[@nickscomputerfix]

Excellent!

[@Exorcist-kd3dy]

WOW thank you so much you saved my day and many hours of headache!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Great to hear! 😎👍

[@19440116]

I installed but the present windows doesn't recognise it. While Ubuntu, installed on the same PC recognizes it: how can this happen?

[@reboxtherapy]

Windows isn't the best o .s. , . It'd be better anyway to use an original SSD Sata connector hard drive on an old motherboard.

[@Alix-GP]

Bro windows format the drive. NTFS only. Duh.

[@farianit]

Thank you! Extremely helpful video

[@nickscomputerfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@ParthaManna0]

how much speed you will get?

[@CreativeBoiPro]

I have a doubt if we use this pcie where I am use my graphic card because i think it place it there where our graphics card attached so if we get one thing we loose another thing

[@NICESTUFFGOOD]

THIS PC IS NOT FOR GAMING

[@Irfankuttu]

Is there any difference between ssd slot through connecting and pci?

[@nikolasdhimoshi9993]

Nice bro, you helped me and as I saw the video was uploaded 4 minutes ago 👍👍

[@nickscomputerfix]

Great to hear! Thanks.

[@lolzinjo]

Nice stuff , question : on motherboard Z97 MSI , I have 2x 16 psc 3.0 express slots , one I can use for SSD adapter , now on the market we have PSC 4 and 5 M.2 cards , which one I can use or , I must use PSC 3.0 M.2 cards ?

[@Xeineth_]

Thank you so much !!!!! So helpful !

[@nickscomputerfix]

So glad!

[@Anonymous-ix7ms]

Quick question: I have a Samsung 990 Pro (PCIe 4.0) and I would like to know if the NVMe x4 adapter would work to convert my 990 Pro 4.0 and I would be able to insert the adapter into the 3.0 slots? My motherboard is a B450m Pro 4 and has PCIe 3.0 slots.

[@杰-x2z]

what is speed?

[@HannNotDaijobu]

Thx u this video rly help me, finnaly I can put my ssd nvme to the pcie adapter

[@nickscomputerfix]

Glad that my video helped you out. Thanks for sharing.

[@khxmari]

I have a question for when after installing the ssd adapter into the pc, It won't pop up automaticlly like how your's and others videoes show up with the name, I went through bios and all but I can't find out why my pc won't detect it, is there any advice to that?

[@xeliozil]

man, the neck thing was troubling me, thanks for the tutorial

[@nickscomputerfix]

Glad it helped!

[@itzprem09]

Brother, i have old pc which become slow i want to install m.2 nvme but it doesn't have m.2 nvme slot i want to use in pci x16 slot can it gives a full speed or not ?

[@barbieonline1]

thanks a lot my friend . you just saved my nervous cells)) and my life too. really appreciate i bought new ssd nvme and windows do not see it. cant find information on my language. now everithing works.

[@nickscomputerfix]

Glad to hear that!

[@nunyabidness_sirmadam]

Very helpful for someone like me trying to get their CompTIA A+ cert. Great video.

[@petermoeller5901]

Thanks for the video. Would have been even better if you showed how this new drive is made the boot drive.

[@nickscomputerfix]

Next time

[@candra_79]

Thank you for the information

[@nickscomputerfix]

You bet!

[@kerlik9310]

Thank you! You helped me!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Glad I could help!

[@szago8196]

Hey, do you by any chance know if that adapter utilizes entire x16 slot? I know it fits into x16 but I've been looking around and saw many adapters that fit into x16 but only utilize x4...

[@isaisa8015]

How we can put in windows 10 on this ssd?

[@Mr_Draku]

hello, it's a cool and nice video but i have a question : Can i put the OS on the NVMe who is on the PCI express or simple PCI slot or i must put it in a ssd-Sata ?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes if your computer BIOS / UEFI detects it as a bootable drive for Windows OS.

[@ismailonur]

@@nickscomputerfix I have installed my ssd on nvme adapter on pci express, i was able to install windows on it but i got this 'the current bios settings do not fully support the boot device...' and ask me to change some bios settings under the csm parameters but no matter what i choose there, it doesn't boot from the hard drive. any guess you think i can do?

[@moez3524]

Can i have the adapter card link? or can i use any adapter link

[@JAAS-b7k]

This work with both SATA NGFF and PCIE NVME?

[@jadiraviteja7303]

My dad has an old computer in his printing shop. It originally had hdd but we replaced it with an internal sata ssd. Can i remove it and use a new m.2 nvme with this method? I meant would it work fine as the only single primary storage, and boot normally? Or must i need another drive along with it which runs OS & the nvme only works as secondary storage drive??

[@nickscomputerfix]

Nvme M.2 drive can run as primary storage and you don't need second one for it to work.

[@ZDude-do6sw]

hey can you use it for the secondary pcie slot(white) on your MOBO?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Blue and black slots on a MOBO are normally PCI-E slots and white ones are normally just your regular PCI slots. So no, you can not use the white PCI slot.

[@mohamedelzahar-km1io]

thank you but the question is this m2 hard disk will run with its full speed?

[@leaderdev-b8m]

it's probably faster, because the RAM itself is faster, and the disk it's replacing is more likely to be too

[@renzoguerrero2930]

I come a long time later, does anyone know if the operating system can be installed on the m.2 connected to the adapter? I have an old computer, with an i5-4000, and I want to change the hard drive, but But I don't know if this type of adapter can be used for such old computers, or is it better to buy an SSD that is already good compared to a hard drive?

[@Naimul0171]

Can i install windows in the ssd with pcie converter?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes.

[@orgrimdoomhammer2161]

can this work on msi p67a with i7 2600?

[@maxoverridemax]

Question. Could you install your OS onto the drive in the adapter card?

[@nickscomputerfix]

You sure can.

[@sudhakarhegde6679]

Sir, can we install windows in this nvme m.2 ssd installed in pciex16 slot? Please guide sir.

[@nickscomputerfix]

You sure can.

[@herveclaveau507]

Hi, thank you for demo I would like to do same for my old hp xw8600 but "is this M.2 adapter compatible with all gen of PCI Express x16?" and "are all NVMe ssd mountable and bootable with Win10 on it?"

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes Windows 10 will boot from SSD.

[@Mark-iq8lt]

Does this work if you don’t have any m.2 slots to start with I bought one replace my sata ssd then found I had no where to put it

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes it will work. It fits in your PCIe slot on your motherboard.

[@hamid.s.zolfagari]

is it possible to use m.2-to-usb adapter in order to connect nvme ssd to computer ?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes, here's my video on one: "SSD Case Review and Setup - USB SSK M.2 NVME - External Portable SSD Enclosure Case" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLafHl8e8homrc

[@greenfire9402]

once you attach your m2 card into the adapter does it go faster?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Yes, everything speeds up.

[@sagaronline265]

can we do this for laptop with motherboard supporting only m.2 sata ssd? if yes than which M.2 Adapter Card you suggest for ASPIRE 3 A315-41 laptop?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Unfortunately it will only work in a desktop computer.

[@ak-t7d6f]

I finally found a review of this particular adapter after searching for it so long and... you didn't do a speed test. That was the whole reason I was looking for a review. Anyway, can anyone tell me if this adapter is X4 and can give full speed of a Gen 3 SSD? I have a 3000 Mbps SSD and I was wondering if it gives you the full speed or if it's like X1 adapter and only gives a small performance.

[@StephanieDinatale]

Hi! I have an HP Zbook which has two hard drive slots, I currently have just one installed and I'm planning on getting a new one. I use it for architecture renders and designs so I need a lot of space also a hard drive that is resistant and fast. I currently have the SSD 2.5 SAMSUNG MZ7LN256HMJP-000H1. The hard dirve doesn't fit directly into the slot, it actually has a small cord that connects it from a metal case into the laptop. Do you think that I can use a M.2 SSD with an adapter? Do you think it would be better to use that one or would it be better to buy an SSD 2.5? Thank you very much! 🥰

[@nickscomputerfix]

The M.2 adapter shown in my video is for desktop computers. It will not work in laptops.

[@Matlockization]

How much performance would you lose from the NVMe adapter ?

[@nickscomputerfix]

None to very little if any.

[@Matlockization]

@@nickscomputerfix Could be a tempting little project.

[@julianweiser9985]

Nice Video. Make sure to ground yourself electrically beforehand and try not to touch any metal contacts. Have fun!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Good call!

[@Lukeyd19]

Do we still get the full performance of the ssd with using this?

[@nickscomputerfix]

I do, however, a lot depends on your computer hardware, drivers, bios, configuration and performance.

[@RazzeeTV]

Does it use all lanes of the PCI-E slot?

[@justin6581]

No. It only uses x4. However, it will fit in x8 and x16 slots and work, but you will not get the speed of the x8 or x16 with one SSD. It will also work in open-ended x1 and x2 slots, but it will be much slower, by 4 or 2 times, respectively.

[@ak-t7d6f]

@@justin6581 Since it's X4, will I get PCIe Gen 3 full speed? I have a 3000 Mbps SSD and I wanna know if you get the full speed for it. Or if it will be 800 something.

[@justin6581]

@@ak-t7d6fit is no different than just using a built in nvme m.2 slot.

[@ak-t7d6f]

@@justin6581 So I won't lose any speed? Alright then.

[@noteycool]

Uhmmm my pc’s pcie doesn’t have the latch can I still install the adapter into it?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Sure.

[@noteycool]

@@nickscomputerfix it don’t whyd u lie for u coulda easily said “I don’t know the answer sorry thanks for watching the video” Edit: But good informative+straight forward video. Found it useful.

[@muzan-kun626]

Is there a connector for nvme2 ssd? My laptop has 1 slot which has pre-installed ssd.there are two ports available for ssd and hdd for which they have given only hdd connector. I want ssd adaptor if available

[@nickscomputerfix]

You might consider an external M.2 case. "SSD Case Review and Setup - USB SSK M.2 NVME SSD Enclosure Case: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioLafHl8e8homrc

[@pabloe5793]

Once I install this new SSD, can I remove the old hard drive? Or is there something I need to do before completely getting rid of the HDD?

[@nickscomputerfix]

If you only plan to use the new SSD M.2 2280 in your system, then you will need to first either clone it from your old drive so you can boot up into Windows and have bootable Windows OS and all your data and settings on it or format the M.2 drive and install Windows on it and make it bootable into Windows.

[@mdmostafijarrahamanlimon8240]

How to install windows in this drive?

[@BanBMO]

Do you still need to format the m.2 with this adapter?

[@nickscomputerfix]

You sure do.

[@BanBMO]

@@nickscomputerfix sweet thx

[@ethimself5064]

Do you have a solid site so as I can get a firm understanding on SSD's? My next computer will certainly have one and I need to know what I actually need that is as dead nuts reliable as can be. Apparently the newer ones can be Defragged although not a actually needed. I have watch a number of vids in here and they all end up confusing me cuz they are too specific and not a general learning tool as such. Thanks👍👍

[@nickscomputerfix]

If you go to my KZbin channel @nickscomputerfix you will find multiple videos on SSD installs and configurations. I'm sure they will help you out. Also, you don't need to defrag SSD drives and if you do, it just wears them out faster and shortens there life. Samsung EVO drives are the leader among solid state drives in performance and reliability with WD_Black SSD right behind them, in my opinion.

[@ethimself5064]

@@nickscomputerfix Thanks👍

[@maheshjangam7374]

Sir ,is m.2 slot adapter card available to laptop???

[@nickscomputerfix]

The M.2 adapter card will only work on desktops computers.

[@alukea123]

pciex4? 5:55

[@alukea123]

This is the adaptor on amazon NFHK NGFF M-Key NVME AHCI SSD to PCI-E 3.0 16x x4 Adapter for 80mm XP941 SM951 PM951 A110 m6e 960 EVO SSD

[@guillermoarlandaericsson2872]

my computer dos no recognize it , how to do?

[@ashishrawat7228]

kya ye PCI e slot me lagega

[@nickscomputerfix]

It fits into a PCI express slot.

[@cheetogang879]

What happens if I see a green light but can’t find the ssd in my managers or anywhere or if I see no light on the adaptor and I see 2 red leds in my ssd

[@nickscomputerfix]

Go into your BIOS and see if you can see it there. You also might need a updated BIOS for your computer to see it.

[@hipersonic999]

@@nickscomputerfix The green light is on, but it doesn't show up anywhere, and my BIOS is updated, since I already have two SSDs installed and running, could it be that the adapter is defective?

[@WarforgedArcher]

If anyone here will answer here’s a question I bought two ram cards and installed them so I have no spare slots. Is it okay to uninstall one of the lower capacity ram cards that came with my pc and use this?

[@harrymulalet9078]

Hey Nick, I'm going to get a 4g+ router. I have one simple question that was running on my mind for quite some time. Does a 4g+ SIM Router has better significance than 4g SIM Router in an area with 4g only? I am in an area with 4g only, so can a 4g+ sim router give me a better internet connection? Thumbs up for the video!

[@nickscomputerfix]

Thanks for the Thumbs Up on my video. I would suggest looking into a 5g sim router to future proof for a few years.

[@harrymulalet9078]

@@nickscomputerfix Thanks, but I was asking can a 4g+ sim router give a better signal than 4g sim router in an area with 4g (not 4g+)?

[@nickscomputerfix]

4G+ or LTE-A or LTE-Advanced sim routers in general will be speeder then 4G sim routers. They normally use 2 bands at the same time and 4G only uses 1 band at a time. But to take advantage of this your carrier must support 4G+ in your area.

[@harrymulalet9078]

@@nickscomputerfix Ok thanks bro. Well explained!

[@gabrielchamuell2680]

Thank you

[@nickscomputerfix]

You're welcome

[@briannichols118]

Sent you thanks. Tech may change but great teachers don't. When the adapter card (AMPCOM M.2 NVME SSD to PCIe 4.0 X4 with cooling) arrives next week I'm planning to clone the woefully inadequate 180 GB system disk in my still plucky I7 64 Gbyte core HP Envy Desktop 795-0010 with a Samsung SSD 980 Pro (PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2). I will figure it out, The issue has to do with installing 10 lbs of potatoes in a 5 lb sack, as Dolly Parton put it years ago. This model of HP Envoy has a 180 Gbyte system disk. I wouldn't go so far to say it was the one weakness of the design, since the rest of it is great, can only imagine why HP skimped on the SSD as a Windows boot drive. Everyone puts all of their stuff there. That said, need to clone the tiny existing SSD system drive on a faithful, older computer so looking forward to a video on cloning the operating system to a newly installed (yet far larger) SSD drive

[@nickscomputerfix]

Good luck with your project. Thanks for your comments and the Big Thanks you sent. It's appreciated!

[@magmik63]

Is it that easy to do to a laptop?

[@nickscomputerfix]

Installing an SSD in Laptops most of the time, is not as easy unless yours has easy access to your storage drive bay for a 2.5 SSD or easy access to a M.2 slot. Some laptops require one screw removal for access and others require almost a complete laptop disassembly to access the 2.5 bay or M.2 slot.

[@derekwilson285]

sorry , but why do you keep telling us that the m.2 drive is new. would it not work with an old one.

[@nickscomputerfix]

It works with new and old drives.

[@You2ubyTunes]

MYY SSD IS WORKING BUT ITS BLINKING RED ?

[@nickscomputerfix]

It's normal for it to blink red. It's for show....for gaming cases that allow you to see inside, that have everything lite with many color lights.

[@kevinhanley6462]

Alors, tu jus insérer la carte dans la fente pour le PCIe 4x, puis euh... essayer un flash pour le BIOS nuveau et c'est tout fait ? Félicitations ! Malheursement, c'est plus compliqué avec un Gigabyte carte mère.

[@KenanRaptor]

You are opening it wrong. You can hold the bag between your indexfinger and your dumb. Move your fingers the opposite direction from each other and it opens up.

[@sujandhar6613]

The screwing the m.2 to the adapter part is the real deal come on . Thing is very confusing . I literally cut 2 screws into half then screwed them in . 😂😂😂😂😂 ... Thanks for showing the proper way to screw it in . 🫡

[@nickscomputerfix]

You're welcome.