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Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 4 months agosata would be used more for secondary storage or for systems setup as network attached storage. the nvme m. 2 formfactor for ssds is more convenient for users as its both smaller and does not require the user to wire 2 cables to use it.
CosmicTurtle@lemmy.world 4 months ago
is that really a concern? 2 cables vs. pushing a card into the mobo?
felbane@lemmy.world 4 months ago
The other poster said it’s about convenience but that’s not really true. The claim to fame for NVMe drives is speed: While SATA SSDs can theoretically run at up to 500 MB/s, the latest NVMe drives can hit 7000+ MB/s.
It’s for this reason that you should pay attention to which NVMe drive you choose (if speed is what you’re after). SATA-based M.2 drives exist – and they run at SATA speeds – so if you see a cheap M.2 drive for sale it’s probably SATA and intended for bulk storage on laptops and SFF PCs without room for 2.5" drives. Double check the specs to be sure what you’re getting.
CosmicTurtle@lemmy.world 4 months ago
I just checked the specs for the M.2 NVMe drive that I pulled from an old laptop. It’s read speed is 3000mbs so it looks like I’m good there. Thanks for the heads up though.
Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Double-check the physical size of your NVME. Some laptops have a smaller M2 form factor than desktops.-
jjlinux@lemmy.ml 4 months ago
This is the reason why most of us have lived to NVMe. Speed, when compared to SATA, is ludicrous. But SATA is not going anywhere any time soon.
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world 4 months ago
It frees up sata slots for your massive array of hard drives.
Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 4 months ago
its more so the convenience factor. this also doesnt consider the hard drive mounting mechanism that youd spend time on as well.