I just purchased the Intel 180GB 530 Series M.2 180 GB SSD (model number SSDSCKGW180A401) from
Amazon.com:
or my
ASUS MAXIMUS VII GENE uATX motherboard:
I am going to put this drive -obviously-
🙂 in the M.2 slot between my PCI card slots.
I have been reading the motherboard manual and they really only mention 2 requirements:
1. Supports PCIe interface only.
2. Supports 2260 (22 mm x 60 mm) and 2280 (22 mm x 80 mm) SSD cardsand it seems like the Intel M.2 SSD fits those requirements (at least from what I can tell). The
Intel.com web page states the following with respect to the 2nd requirement:
Form Factor: M.2 22 x 80mmSo it seems good there but what does ASUS mean by the first requirement? PCIe interface only? Also, would anyone mind checking out the
Intel web page and seeing if they can figure out whether that card satisfies the first requirement?
The reason why I am paranoid about this is because I have been reading reviews about how few M.2 SSDs are compatible with my board and I don't recall seeing the Intel as one that was mentioned as being good. If I recall correctly I think people mentioned the Crucial M.2. as being well tested.
I would kind-of like to know fast so I can cancel my order before it ships.
🙂 Any help would be greatly appreciated!
~M