Buying a compatible M.2 SSD for your PC can get confusing. Here's how to make sure your SSD is compatible with your motherboard.

Our guide will walk you through the complete step-by-step process of buying, installing, and formatting a new budget-focused SSD for your Windows desktop.

If you'd rather add a secondary M.2 PCIe SSD to the Legion 5i 15, we recommend the Samsung 970 EVO Plus as an upgrade pick. This will remove the ability to add a 2.5-inch SATA SSD.

Gigabyte has decided to simplify matters for those who want the power of an SSD in their desktop, but don't want to deal with the hassle of buying and connecting one. The company's new Z68XP-UD3 ...

The first is a SATA SSD, which comes in a 2.5-inch form factor and connects to your motherboard with the same cables and ports as a SATA HDD. The second (and newer) is the M.2 SSD.