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M.2 for Max. VII Gene?

Heini
Level 11
I'm considering getting an M.2 for the Gene. Are there any that the board likes or dislikes more than others? I've been eying the SAMSUNG XP941 but I know nothing so help me shop, please.
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Nate152
Moderator
Hello Heini

What you have listed will be great for you, I don't think you'll find a better one.

Praz
Level 13
Hello

The M.2 socket on the M7G has a max speed of x2. The additional bandwidth offered by x4 M.2 devices such as the 941 will not be utilized. Also the bandwidth setting of the M.2 slot is affected by the usage of the PCIEX4_1 and mPCLI slots.

Nate152
Moderator
That's kind of disheartening but at the same time good to know.

Thank you Praz.

Flame113
Level 7
A Plextor M6e will suit you better imo (cheaper and will utilize max speed)

vetequk
Level 9
I have the xp941 in a hero VII which works fine, but I hear there is a new updated version due out soon