Upgrading SSD

[evildoer]

Motherboard Gurus. Can help me with my Question ?

I got a PC last year.,. i check on my receipt, it just label Z790 MSI P wifi DDR5
i am not sure which model is it.. it could be MSI Z790 Pro , MSI Z790 Gaming Pro , MSI Z790 Plus Wifi..

Reason i am asking is i would like to add an extra Nvme m.2 SSD probably a 2tb or 4tb. I am currently only running a 1TB WD Black SN850X (using the m.2 slot just above the graphic card, unobstructed) in the system.

I found out that the other free M.2 slot is underneath my graphic card. If i get a new and higher capacity M.2 SSD. Will i have problem later with the SSD heatsink touching my Graphic card.. both generate high temperature. will there be any heat issue in long term ?

Do higher capacity SSD generate more heat ? if i am getting a new 2 or 4 tb SSD, Should i move the current 1tb (boot drive) to the m.2 slot that is under the graphic card ? And use this unobstructed m.2 slot for the new SSD , If i do so , do i need to format my SDD and reinstall window again ?

 

[it_geek]

Motherboard Gurus. Can help me with my Question ?

I got a PC last year.,. i check on my receipt, it just label Z790 MSI P wifi DDR5
i am not sure which model is it.. it could be MSI Z790 Pro , MSI Z790 Gaming Pro , MSI Z790 Plus Wifi..

Reason i am asking is i would like to add an extra Nvme m.2 SSD probably a 2tb or 4tb. I am currently only running a 1TB WD Black SN850X (using the m.2 slot just above the graphic card, unobstructed) in the system.

I found out that the other free M.2 slot is underneath my graphic card. If i get a new and higher capacity M.2 SSD. Will i have problem later with the SSD heatsink touching my Graphic card.. both generate high temperature. will there be any heat issue in long term ?

Do higher capacity SSD generate more heat ? if i am getting a new 2 or 4 tb SSD, Should i move the current 1tb (boot drive) to the m.2 slot that is under the graphic card ? And use this unobstructed m.2 slot for the new SSD , If i do so , do i need to format my SDD and reinstall window again ?

1) heat issues really depends on ur regular gpu temps. if you constantly stress it above 70 deg then u may be looking at long term damage to ur SSD (SSDs usually operate up to 60, beyond that u are cutting its lifespan). There are low-profile SSD heatsinks to get around this problem.
2) no. u really only see a difference in heat when u compare across gens. Most notable is between Gen 3 and Gen 4. You can skip needing a heatsink with gen 3 SSDs, but not with Gen 4.
3) That depends on ur usage. personally i keep programs seperate from the OS on the boot drive. This also lowers my risk of data loss so that not all data is on 1 drive.
4) If you choose to migrate, you can use any cloning software like Marcium reflect or Symantec Ghost (paid).

 

[evildoer]

1) heat issues really depends on ur regular gpu temps. if you constantly stress it above 70 deg then u may be looking at long term damage to ur SSD (SSDs usually operate up to 60, beyond that u are cutting its lifespan). There are low-profile SSD heatsinks to get around this problem.
2) no. u really only see a difference in heat when u compare across gens. Most notable is between Gen 3 and Gen 4. You can skip needing a heatsink with gen 3 SSDs, but not with Gen 4.
3) That depends on ur usage. personally i keep programs seperate from the OS on the boot drive. This also lowers my risk of data loss so that not all data is on 1 drive.
4) If you choose to migrate, you can use any cloning software like Marcium reflect or Symantec Ghost (paid).

thank you for such informative explanation .

For point 3) That depends on ur usage. personally i keep programs seperate from the OS on the boot drive. This also lowers my risk of data loss so that not all data is on 1 drive.

So you are only using the boot drive only for window ? what about non games apps. do you install into a different drive ?

Apart from the storage shortage , i find my pc had been acting really weird recently . It does not restart . i have to do a force reset. But after reset, the pc is functioning properly. there is no spike in temperature. It just cannot be restarted. I am not sure did i screw up during an window update, delete something i shouldn't or maybe i caught some virus. Do you think i should just do a format and reinstall window ?

 

[it_geek]

thank you for such informative explanation .

For point 3) That depends on ur usage. personally i keep programs seperate from the OS on the boot drive. This also lowers my risk of data loss so that not all data is on 1 drive.

So you are only using the boot drive only for window ? what about non games apps. do you install into a different drive ?

Apart from the storage shortage , i find my pc had been acting really weird recently . It does not restart . i have to do a force reset. But after reset, the pc is functioning properly. there is no spike in temperature. It just cannot be restarted. I am not sure did i screw up during an window update, delete something i shouldn't or maybe i caught some virus. Do you think i should just do a format and reinstall window ?

1) boot drive for windows and data i need to cache frequently (SSD). Non-games apps on a different SSD. Less frequently used on HDD. But my storage configuration is too complex to explain so i kept it to that simple explanation

2) your choice. some people want to do things cleanly. what error does it show when it try to restart, or does it hang? too many reasons as to why it won't restart on its own.