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I have an older computer with an older MSI motherboard based on the Intel Z97 chipset. I would like to upgrade the storage. There is a M.2 slot on it. Here is what the OEM specs say about it:
Can I simply drop a NVMe drive in there, or do I have to buy a slower SATA drive? Thank you for your help!
On-Board SATA
• Intel Z97 Express Chipset
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1~6)
- 1 x M.2 port*
- M.2 port supports M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module
- M.2 port supports M.2 PCIe module up to 10Gb/s speed**
- M.2 port supports 4.2cm/ 6cm/ 8cm length module
- Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10***
- Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology****
Can I simply drop a NVMe drive in there, or do I have to buy a slower SATA drive? Thank you for your help!