How to Install an NVMe or SATA M.2 SSD in a PC
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Learn how to install an M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD) into a PC in minutes with this detailed step-by-step guide!
M.2 SSD's typically support one of two interfaces including PCI-Express (PCIe) and SATA. An amazing feature of M.2 SSD's is their ability to support PCIe-based non-volatile memory express (NVMe) which can take advantage of the blistering speeds of PCIe.
Another advantage of M.2 Drives is that they don't require any external power connectors or data transfer cables. This means the installation process is quite simple and it keeps your system looking neat and clean thanks to reduced clutter.
This video will also show you how to initialize and format a newly installed drive in a Windows 10 or 11 PC.
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You're a lifesaver. I know next to nothing about PCs, which is probably why I had to buy a 2TB SSD immediately after ordering a custom-built PC with only 512GB SSD rather than the 2TB SSD I had meant to order. I never thought I'd be able to actually do this stuff on my own, but your video was completely straightforward, not intimidating at all, very well explained, and well-paced. Thanks so much :)
@ovuvwevwevweenyetuenwuewue6849
Жыл бұрын
make sure the m.2 ur taking out doesn’t have windows installed on it unless your installing it onto the new m.2 drive
@dawsonsmith3118
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the pc community!
@alexandrorebe6819
Жыл бұрын
I want to say exactly the same with An Louise. I used to know stuff about pc about 20 years ago. I ordered a pc for my son and I never expected to manage to put an extra ssd NV me on my own. But with your help I did it ! Thank you . Your language was very comprehensive even for foreigners! Greetings from Greece 😊
@lhgw
9 ай бұрын
@@ovuvwevwevweenyetuenwuewue6849so I have 256 Gb Ssd in my pc and I want to put a 1tb in it what all do I need to do like do I need to backup stuff and if so how
@wellcryptbro
Ай бұрын
Feels good doesn't it? & the PC space sure has a 🐇 🕳 of other avenues too. I def contemplated ordering a pre built because it is still a hassle if not experienced/careful, but also allows you to really see under the hood. Like I didnt even realize my motherboard has what, 4 NVMe slots?! I'm building mine atm(finishing it 2nite) w/a 4080 SUPER & i7 13700k. Never used NVMe drives B4. Also got a regular SSD as well
The first video I find that explains the whole process in the simplest way. Some youtubers refer to the bios, most don't even show how to plug the ssd in the socket. Bravo and thanks
Great tutorial. Thank you. It always amazes me how small the M.2 drives are when you take them out of the box. Such an improvement over the old technologies.
what a great and straightforward explanation, keep this series going man, you're killing it
Followed your instructions and it worked FLAWLESSLY first try. Thank you for making a video without garbage fluff and just the facts.
The new simple volume option is gray for me and I can’t click it how do fix?
Dude! Great video! My cousin said he was gonna help me but ended up not being able to and this video just did the work for me and made it so simple. I was super stressed and worried about breaking the PC given the fact I knew nothing about them since I just got into PC gaming. Super thankful and glad for this tutorial thank you and great job brother !
such a save you did by leaving this up, people like you with lil tutorials like these are what really helps the most
Great video mate, no BS, nothing unnecessary to pad out the length. Keep it up!
FINALLY! someone shows what to do in the OS after you've physically installed it! thanks!
Man, thank you so much for this and the hard drive video, hope you keep this series going, sometimes pc building becomes an anxiety inducing task, even if the process is easier than it used to be you want to minimize the chance of screwing up, I'm waiting for parts and will definitely be referencing your videos in the future! Have a great day!
@ECPUz
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you found the video helpful!
i was trying to find out how to do all this since im upgrading the system i built almost 5 years ago but... i have adhd and im a bit scatter-brained so i had no idea/didnt remember what i was doing or what i had done to build my computer. this video literally saved my new ssd from being destroyed. My motherboard didnt have the distance plug, so i would have just left the ssd flopping about semi erect (LOL) or just added a screw and bent the ssd, and i would have forgotten to reinstall the heat sink. fixing the partition was the easy part but i am so happy that it was in the video so i could double check how to do it. thank you so much for saving all of us from having to buy more new m2 sticks in the near future.
thank you so much for this! excellent video with all info needed, demonstrations of installation and formatting all in one short video.
Well done video. Straight to the point. Thank you.
Found this video very helpful! So easy to do it at the same time as you explain each step. Thank you!
Thanks for this video. Super helpful and easy to follow. Much appreciated!
Thanks for such a helpful video I really don’t understand pcs but if I just follow instructions everything works out so it’s really nice people like you are making this content
YOU ARE THE MAN! I swear I put my M.2 in my PC and then check my GB and didn’t see anything new. I was gonna install different things to fix this problem. Thank you very much !
Really helpful and to the point. Appreciate the clear and direct process as well as great supportive video. Added new drive and working in 10 minutes. Thank you.
THANK YOU!!! My son purchased a Samsung SSD for his gaming laptop and we did not know what to do with it! DONE AND in use! THANK YOU!
Simple. To the point. Thank you!
Well done,it's awesome easy tutorial man
This helped me a lot, thanks for the excellent and very clear explanation
Love your channel, found by accident. Thanks for the tutorials man.
Dude! I’ve changed way too many SSDs but NEVER an NVME. You made it super simple to understand. It took a few minutes to take out the old one and put in the new one! Than you man!
@ECPUz
4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Amazing tutorial, installed my second m.2 and because of you everything is working.
Thanks a lot - I was concerned at first because my NVMe did not show up as "Unassigned" like yours did - I had to scroll down first. So if there is anyone with a similar issue just scroll down and you will see the unassigned partition. So happy to finally follow a guide where it actually works lol!
@tjpozsgay
27 күн бұрын
You're a legend tyty
Great tutorial! Thank you for the help
Thanks for the fast and to the point video!
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed
Dude you are absolutely awesome! Excellent presentation! Liked and subscribed! 👍
Picked up my first ssd and wasn’t sure how to go about it after getting it installed. Thanks very much!
Thank you! Exactly what I needed.
insane vid, you made it so easy and for me its works perfectly, thank you for the effort and sharing your knowledge
thanks for this guide! It was so helpful to watch how to manipulate the ssd correctly! (and the setup too) Thanks!
Great tutorial! No filler, straight to the point, easy to follow- thank you for that. Here I go to install my own! Weeeeeeee! I will report back with any failures, LOL! Hopefully not, tho- hehe...
Awesome, thanks for the help. I was looking just what you presented in the video :)
@ECPUz
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
This was awesome. Very help. 🌟
Quick and quality, thanks
Big help man thanks!
Very well done video through and through. Appreciated the tutorial for setting up the drive in windows as well, rather than sending me over to another video. Thank you!!
you are a saint! thank you! quick easy and to the point!
This really helped me lot! Thank you!
Awesome tutorial. You made that so easy for me. Thanks!!
Thank you for the Step by step instructions! Set up my 2T Samsung 980 Pro! More game storage!
Many thanks. I'm new to building a PC and I have just finished but i didn't knew how to install an NVMe SSD so this was very helpful for both the first and as a recap for the second as I had upgraded my graphics card and needed another NVMe SSD for backup.
You rock! Great video and super helpful!
Thank you so much mate !This video really save my life :D
best nvme video ive seen, thanks!
Cheers for the tutorial :3
this ♥️♥️ everything else had me stressing but this was simple and to the point thank u sm
You saved me sooo much time I didn't know if that thingy under the plastic was supposed to stay thank you so much😅
this was super helpful thanks for including part about formatting it on the pc
Very helpful, thank you so much~! 🙏
Nice and easy, simple, with the basic - most important stuff showed.👍
quick and clear! nice video
This helped me. Thank you. ☺
Amazing video really helpful done it so quickly no nonsense just useful information!! Well recommended to watch
good job dude, it's help me so much :)
Great video mate - Many thanks from Australia :D
These videos are great. I used to build Pc's years ago but lost touch. Now the technology is so different, these videos help a lot. I'm away to buy a new Pc & am catching up.
Thank you for the simple and to the point installation. Thumbs Up!!!
This was very helpful, thank you. Between you and my Swedish tech savvy friend I got my new NVME drive working.
Thank you man! Great video for people new to using NVME SSDs.
thanks alot for the simple instructions
Perfect instructional video. Thanks!
Nice video, thank you!
This is the best video ive found so far. thank you.
Super helpful thank you sooo muchh :D
Thank you so much. The information is still helping people
Super helpful even for a complete beginner, thank you!
I swear man thank you so much for this video this helped me so much because it was showing me something i thought i wastyedd my money but thankyou so much
Omg, bless you for including the initializing footage 😭🙌🙌
Great tutorial, thank you for including everything in 1 video
thank you so much, you saved my life and my pc :)
Great video. Quick easy to the point.
Great video thanks!
Let’s gooo thank you so much. I didn’t know you had to format it. Was panicking
very helpful thank you :)
thank you so much!!! but what is gpt and mbr and which should i use? really need help
Gonna build my first PC, thanks for the help!
Thank you so much for clearly explaining how to install the M.2 SSD! Got right to the point!
@ECPUz
6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
this is just what i needed THX
Thanks for the clear advice.
Awesome stuff. Just bought a 2nd hand PC that has an M.2 SSD. The seller didn't have a heatsink on top of the drive but it is secured by a screw. Is that ok or is a heatsink required? Thanks for the vid.
Thank you so much man! I feel like an expert now because of you.
Your the best, easy step by step instructions!
Thanks, you are a hero !
Thx for the simple video support did me good 🎉🎉🎉🎉
nc it realy ez and basics with out u sir salute to you!!.. you really help us a lot so much
You’re great help ❤ step by step correct.
The screen recording showing how to format it is the same as in the HDD installing video😁😂 Great video
Thank you so much help me out a lot
I wish all tutorials were like this one! Thanks!!!
Reusing footage I see, with the initialization on Windows ;) clever. Both very informative and useful videos !
You are the king. I am install 990 evo 1TB. Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you it is very helpful video.
Clutch bro. Thanks
OMGGGGGGGGG thank you so much i would'nt have been able to sort out my M.2 if it wasn't for this vid
You should add a popup saying 'Choose GPT if Windows 11' on screen at 3:30, it gives me and I guess a lot of other people have the same windows message.