Is My Motherboard Compatible with This SSD?

LYeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 10:02

I brought this deal from tech fast with an rtx 3060 + i5 12400F (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/832412)

I wanted to add another SSD so I looked at my motherboard and it's a Chinese one called koloe h610m4-plusZ there isn't much online about it but somebody found an image in an old forum, and I'm still not sure if this one will fit (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/832426#)

Picture of motherboard: https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sdd68be421a6a45b196fc513ea1d6e43f…

SSD I wanted to buy: https://www.amazon.com.au/CORSAIR-MP600-Mini-PCIe-Gen4/dp/B0…

Thanks

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RichardL on 15/07/2024 - 10:13

I'm assuming the full size M.2 Slot to the left of the CMOS battery is populated by the SSD that came with the pre-built?

If so, it might be cheaper to get a 2.5" SSD and plug into SATA instead of a M.2 2230 SSD.
- YeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 12:19
  
  I'm a PC guru in software but not so much in hardware, is this part of my case for mounting the 2.5 SSD? https://ibb.co/kGyTPcp
  
  Also btw, I'm pretty sure the m.2 SSD near the battery/GPU is there. https://imgbb.com/Lpc1Jb2
  - RichardL on 15/07/2024 - 12:22
    
    I'm a PC guru in software but not so much in hardware, is this part of my case for mounting the 2.5 SSD? https://ibb.co/kGyTPcp
    
    That's where you would mount it, assuming they provided the brackets. You'll also need a SATA Cable to connect the 2.5" SSD.
    
    Also btw, I'm pretty sure the m.2 SSD near the battery/GPU is there. https://imgbb.com/Lpc1Jb2
    
    Which most likely would be populated by the Crucial M.2 NVMe SSD that has your operating system (based on the deal post).
    - YeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 12:35
      
      Sorry btw if this seems dumb but is any of this stuff for mounting the SSD?
      
      https://ibb.co/p4LXZh3
      https://ibb.co/5BsN8Qb
      - RichardL on 15/07/2024 - 12:38
        
        @YeahLiam: The long cable in the bag on the right is the SATA Cable.
        
        Based on the bags of screws, I'm going to assume the rubber circle grommets are to mount the 2.5" SSD (so no brackets are required).
- HeWhoKnows on 16/07/2024 - 08:18
  
  -5
  
  Unbelieveable that OP bought a motherboard without knowing the SSD specs.
  
  Looking at the link it says 500GB NVMe (Crucial normally)
  
  So comes with a 500GB SSD already - likely Crucial brand.
  
  Also comes with 4 x SATA3 connections so OP could add a SATA SSD.
  
  So options for OP are:
  
  Remove 500GB NVMe SSD and replace with 1TB SSD NVM - but this is very wasteful
  
  Keep the "faster" 500GB NVMe as the main system drive and add a 1TB Sata SSD as the "Files/Storage" drive
  
  There is your answer without looking at what OP purchased
- xylarr on 16/07/2024 - 15:05
  
  It looks like there's a short slot just above the long PCIe slot.
geekcohen on 15/07/2024 - 10:28

Maybe an actual photo of the motherboard with stuff plugged in and what is already there? That would help.
- YeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 12:13
  
  Here
  
  https://ibb.co/Lpc1Jb2
  https://ibb.co/vLPcynb
  https://ibb.co/K6V1bBN
  - geekcohen on 15/07/2024 - 12:15
    
    I think you'll need to remove the graphics card to show us the slot. However, it looks like there is nothing plugged into the SATA ports, so I am assuming that the M2 slot is consumed already, meaning, you cannot add another one. If you want another HDD, you will need to add a SATA drive.
    - YeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 12:24
      
      I don't wanna risk like messing up my PC because I haven't worked on one before but what can be plugged into this little part? https://ibb.co/3BphK0p
      - geekcohen on 15/07/2024 - 14:12
        
        @YeahLiam: Yes, it could, missed that in the photo.
        
        However, based on
        
        I don't wanna risk like messing up my PC because I haven't worked on one before
        
        I would suggest going SATA. Less risk of damaging anything or seriously causing issues.
        
        YeahLiam on 15/07/2024 - 20:12
        
        @geekcohen: Would this work? https://www.amazon.com.au/Samsung-Internal-Solid-State-Drive…
        
        Thank you for the help btw
        
        geekcohen on 16/07/2024 - 05:39
        
        +1
        
        @YeahLiam: Yes, it would. Make sure you have a SATA cable though. The drive won't come with one.
        
        YeahLiam on 16/07/2024 - 08:27
        
        +1
        
        @geekcohen: Will do, thank you very much
GordonD on 15/07/2024 - 10:46

The length of that 30mm slot looks right, but the keying looks wrong for an M.2 2230 SSD. So I don't know what it is.

If you have an M.2 2280 SSD in the other longer slot, see if it will plug into the short one too. No need to screw it down at the other end, just see if it plugs in. If it does a 2230 SSD will fit.
- freefall101 on 15/07/2024 - 11:25
  
  looks like it's an mSATA slot to me, this should fit in it - https://www.amazon.com.au/Kingston-KC600-1024GB-SATA3-mSATA/…
  
  edit: Or I'm looking at that slot backwards and it's a key e wifi card. But going by the arrow it goes in the left hand side
  - bazingaa on 15/07/2024 - 11:41
    
    +2
    
    looks like a E-key slot for WiFI isn't it ? not mSATA.
  - GordonD on 15/07/2024 - 15:32
    
    Definitely not mSATA. mSATA has two mounting screws, one each side, not one in the centre like M.2.
    - freefall101 on 15/07/2024 - 16:02
      
      Yeah, I'm wrong, for some reason I thought it went in the side the arrow was on. The screw looks in the right place for a e key wifi.

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