Helios 300 PH317-53-798L NVMe M.2 SSD Support

My system has an existing "250GB NVMe WDC PC SN720 SDA" SSD alongside a 1TB HDD. I'm starting to get low on storage in the SSD and so wanting to install a second NVMe for games/programs and leave the original one just for Windows/Drivers.

I have done some research including visiting www.mrmemory.co.uk and looking on here (such as this post https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/620666/helios-300-ph317-53-750a-nvme-m-2-ssd-support) and I think I can install a Samsung 970 EVO. Only thing that is stopping me is that the post on here that I mentioned said yes to the Samsung 970 EVO (but for a slightly different model -750A not -798L) and the mrmemory result states either the 860 EVO, 970 EVO PLUS or 980 PRO (so not the plain 970 EVO). Also my main driver here is more space not better performance (games load quick enough on the existing SSD) and I don't want to install something that runs much hotter than the existing SSD. What should I go for?

Thanks

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William_mk2

notsubutai

Please visit the website given below . There is an option to "start your scan " and " select your computer " . Please chose the options and try it. It will show you the memory and SSD’s details and the best upgrade options for you..

https://www.crucial.com/

It will tell you what you currently have and what you can add for memory and SSD's.

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William_mk2

notsubutai

Please visit the website given below . There is an option to "start your scan " and " select your computer " . Please chose the options and try it. It will show you the memory and SSD’s details and the best upgrade options for you..

https://www.crucial.com/

It will tell you what you currently have and what you can add for memory and SSD's.

notsubutai

Thanks. I went with the Crucial P5 500GB (CT500P5SDD8).

I did run into a little issue when adding it as a second SSD. Basically, the 2nd screw (the one to the right hand side) would not shift. Also the screwdriver I used was almost just turning yet it got good purchase on the left hand screw and they are the same size screws. I tried different screwdrivers and also using pliers to turn the screw but could not get it to shift. However, on my board there was a rectangular piece of metal under the screw that was then screwed into the board just below the SSD. I was able to remove the screw holding that in place then rotate the metal to the right slightly to accommodate the SSD. I screwed everything back in place. It’s not perfect as the horseshoe cut out on the end of the SSD is not flush around the right hand screw but I was able to get everything secured and the SSD works fine. Just thought I’d post this in case someone has a similar problem.

xapim

@notsubutai any m.2 ssd up to 2tb either just sata or nvme would work just fine it all depends on your budget personally i recommend wdblue more than enough if you dont need a drive for rendering/content creation etc

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