samsung evo 850 msata vs the m.2?

[N1G 88]

Physically these look very different but I could not find out the difference between the two.

Which one will work with the intel MOBO's? 

 

Bob

[martin-w 3,235]

Which motherboard do you have???

 

 

Don't go for mSATA... it's primarily for small form factor, mobiles etc I recall.

 

You want... 850 Evo SATA!

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-inch-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B00P738MUU/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481373404&sr=1-3&keywords=samsung+850+evo

 

It runs of the SATA hard drive interface, just like the old mechanical hard drives. But of course is much faster.

 

M.2 is a different interface. An M.2 drive comes in the form of a mini PCB and attaches directly to a slot on the motherboard. It's faster than a conventional SSD but requires a newer, compatible motherboard...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-M-2-2280-250GB-Express-Solid/dp/B01M211K53/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481373657&sr=1-3&keywords=samsung+950+evo

[N1G 88]

Which motherboard do you have???

 

 

Don't go for mSATA... it's primarily for small form factor, mobiles etc I recall.

 

You want... 850 Evo SATA!

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-inch-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B00P738MUU/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481373404&sr=1-3&keywords=samsung+850+evo

 

It runs of the SATA hard drive interface, just like the old mechanical hard drives. But of course is much faster.

 

M.2 is a different interface. An M.2 drive comes in the form of a mini PCB and attaches directly to a slot on the motherboard. It's faster than a conventional SSD but requires a newer, compatible motherboard...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-M-2-2280-250GB-Express-Solid/dp/B01M211K53/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1481373657&sr=1-3&keywords=samsung+950+evo

Thanks Martin! Appreciate the clarification.