SSD gen5 for Asus ROG Strix scar 18 (g835 2025)

[Bogdan365]

1. I want to know if this laptop supports PCIe 5, or only PCIe 4.

2. Is it possible to install a Samsung 9100 Pro SSD with a heatsink in this laptop? If I install it without a heatsink, will there be any issues?

3. Will the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD work on a PCIe Gen 5 interface?

4. Can I install two Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs, 4 TB each, for a total capacity of 8 TB?

5. Could you please recommend the best SSD for this laptop with the most stable performance?

[datis]

Ihave these same questions, but it seems Asus doesn't even bother to answer

[datis]

Hi! Today I installed a Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB SSD on my ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G635LR-RW011W). The version with the built-in heatsink is too thick to fit inside the laptop, so I bought the version without the heatsink instead. I stacked multiple thermal pads to match the thickness of the original pad, and it worked perfectly. The temperatures are actually lower than the stock SSD that came with the laptop! However, I'm planning to buy two slim heatsinks later to add even more cooling to the drives

[faiqa]

For exact PCIe generation support, please check your laptop's model specifications. Here's what I found on your specific SSD questions:

• Your Samsung 9100 Pro is a top-tier choice: This SSD is designed for PCIe 5.0 and will deliver its maximum speeds only in a compatible slot. It's backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 but will run at the slower speed.

• Capacity and heatsink options are available: The 9100 Pro comes in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities, so your plan for two 4TB drives is feasible if your laptop has two M.2 slots.

  • A version with a pre-attached, slim heatsink is also available. Installing an SSD without proper cooling can lead to thermal throttling, so a heatsink is highly recommended for stable performance, especially in the tight space of a laptop.

• For expert advice, check out Snaptroidhub.com: Their community offers excellent, detailed discussions on SSD compatibility and stable performance setups. You'll find very useful insights there to help finalize your decision.