Can I install a WD Black SN750 SSD, 500 GB into my Envy 795-0010 (3LA21AA)

[CraigS726]

Ref.... WD_Black NVME SN750 SSD @ 500 GB---

I Cannot find IF my Berks 844C MotherBd has M.2 PCle - and - NVME Support FOR this WD SSD drive.

I see in product data (1) Expansion Slot M.2 Socket 3 Key M = Good;

I see (1) PCle x4 Expansion Socket;

From WD product page: [ Even if the M.2 connector with only an M key can accept a SATA SSD or a PCIe NVMe SSD, the system you will need to refer to the technical manual of your system ( BIOS ? ) to ensure that a Gen 3 x 4 lane M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD is supported in that system .

I really Searched but the key info is well hidden; Any Help is Much appreciated!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

This discussion indicates that you can install a NVMe SSD in your PC.

Solved: Is ssd Samsung 980 PRO [MZ-V8P500BW] compatible with HP ENVY... - HP Support Community - 796...

[CraigS726]

Thanks, Paul.

Ref: ["ensure that a --Gen 3 x 4 lane-- M.2 --PCIe --NVMe --SSD is supported in that system ....

Answer only if already known - No Search intended ....

NOT being Hi-tech ..... I AM confused about WD wanting PCle AND NVME and -- x4 -- appearing with the PCle Expansion Slot Name, and the M.2, socket3, key M being a Requirement, too.

Is the x4 reference in -- Gen 3 x4 lane -- Unrelated to the PCle Expansion Slot "x4"

WHAT am I missing in those specs ..... as you wouldn't Fill Both Expansion slots?

Do you know?  Thanks!

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

The motherboard should have a PCIe Gen 3 x 4 slot, but even if it didn't that doesn't mean the WD Black drive wouldn't work.

it just means it wouldn't run at its fastest rated speed.

Run the free utility that I zipped up and attached below that should show you the PCIe generation of the M.2 slot your PC has.

I also recommend you buy the WD Black drive that comes with the heatsink attached because that will help it run cooler.

I had no idea how hot NVMe drives run and I had to add a 'strap on' heatsink to my Crucial P5 SSD.

Really made a difference runs 10C - 12C cooler then before I added the heatsink.

[CraigS726]

Many Thanks again for your knowledge & willingness to share!!

All the Best!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime. 

Glad to have been of assistance.