What kind of an m.2 SSD can I upgrade my Desktop PC with?

[SERGIUS98]

Motherboard specs - 

• Manufacturer: Pegatron
• Form factor: uATX: 24.0x24.0 cm (9.4x9.4 in)
• Chipset: Z170
• Memory sockets: 4 x DDR4
• Processor socket: LGA1151
• Expansion Slots:
  • 1 PCI Express x16 (Gen3.0)
  • 1 PCI Express x1 (Gen3.0)
  • One M.2 socket 1, key A
  • One M.2 socket 3, key M
    
    

I read in another place that for socket 3 (where my motherboard can accept the SSD) it says - SSD Drive Socket with SATA or up to four PCIe lanes.

Can a SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB - M.2 NVMe work with it? Or will NVMe not work with this PC, only SATA?

Thanks.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Below is the link to the product specs for your PC.

HP ENVY Phoenix 860-014 Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support

According to these discussions, a NVMe M.2 SSD should work in your PC...

Solved: M.2 NVMe Drive Supported? - HP Support Community - 7888224

Solved: M.2 Drives on Thimphu, Intel Z170, WIN - HP Support Community - 6336978

[SERGIUS98]

Really? Awesome! I will buy one ASAP.