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06-06-2024 05:30 AM
I have hp pavilion 15 ec-0101ax laptop and I want to add ssd in its extra slot. It supports NVMe Pcle 3x4 (3rd gen 4lane) SSD . Can I upgrade it with NVMe Pcle 4.0 (4th gen) SSD ? Does it support WD Blue SN 580 500 GB SSD which is 4th gen ?
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06-06-2024 06:22 AM
Yes, the WD Blue SN580 will work fine in your notebook but it will not run at its maximum advertised read/write speeds from the Gen 3 NVMe slot.
The table shows the maximum advertised transfer speeds each PCIe slot generation provides:
PCIe Speeds and Limitations | Crucial.com
Below is the link to the service manual:
06-06-2024 06:22 AM
Yes, the WD Blue SN580 will work fine in your notebook but it will not run at its maximum advertised read/write speeds from the Gen 3 NVMe slot.
The table shows the maximum advertised transfer speeds each PCIe slot generation provides:
PCIe Speeds and Limitations | Crucial.com
Below is the link to the service manual: