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Great stuff.....been shopping but I thought Pricegrabber went away!! This will help with the NVMe for sure!
I also found Win11 Pro OEM for dirt cheep.....yea....gonna order that right now
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I also found Win11 Pro OEM for dirt cheep.....yea....gonna order that right now
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OK.....If I have this problem....I'll try your fix!....Great idea!
Thanks!
To make sure I understand (haven't purchased the NVMe yet) there is already a built in heatsink and I don't need to purchase a NVMe with a heatsink?
I've never seen a NVMe slot....the ASUS Prime Z690-P WiFi will arrive today so I'll take a look at it!
Thanks!
You said "The good news is, I believe you got a faster (and more expensive) drive. So there's that."......which NVMe are you referring to?Should've asked about the heatsink too.
Being serious, either way you'll be fine, but your primary M.2 socket is the top socket under the heatsink (it connects directly to the CPU while the other slots connect via the chipset). Not a huge deal, but, something you should be aware of. The good news is, I believe you got a faster (and more expensive) drive. So there's that.
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Yes. Well, the Samsung you picked even says the words HEATSINK on it... so it comes with one. The crucial does not. Some come with, some do not.
I'm referring to the Samsung drive. The 980Pro is a lot faster than the Crucial. You may want to look at the specifications of things before you purchase them, lol.
The grey rectangular piece that is right below the CPU socket is an M.2 slot with a heatsink. This is the preferred location for your NVMe as it is closest to the CPU. You do not need to buy an M.2 drive with a heatsink. Alternatively, if you do buy one with a sink you can opt to use the drives heatsink or the motherboards. Just know that some drives heatsinks may interfere with a GPU mounted right below it. (Generally not a problem though)
I think Earthdog was saying the Samsung is faster than the Crucial.
EDIT: Ninja'd again by E_D.
I think Earthdog was saying the Samsung is faster than the Crucial.
EDIT: Ninja'd again by E_D.
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Yes....I did notice the differences in the specs....that's why I posted the question....not to mention the compatibility question with the MB....but like you said it's just a drive and that you saw that both are compatible....
Thanks agin!
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Glad I asked....no reason to purchase the drive with a heatsink if there already is one on the MB!!....
Getting the MB today....can't wait to get a look at it....NOW to wait for the other parts and order the drive & OS
As was mentioned previously, order the OS when you're ready to install it. While I'm sure the key will be fine after a few days, I wouldn't take any chances. So basically, your order of operations is...
1. Create the Windows 11 install on a USB stick.
2. Buy key
3. Install Windows from USB stick.
4. Enter key when asked
1. Create the Windows 11 install on a USB stick.
2. Buy key
3. Install Windows from USB stick.
4. Enter key when asked
You can buy that same drive without a heatsink, FYI (the words HEATSINK would NOT be in the title, lol). You don't need to fall back on the slower drive if you don't want to.
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I have two of the Samsung M.2 980Pro drives and think they're plenty fast
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Yes, I added the heatsink....thought I might need it until you explained about the MB Heatsink.....ordering the Samsung M.2 980Pro! w/o the heatsink!
As far as the OS....I think I will pass....even though I'm retired....it could cost me to lose my certifications.....which most are outdated anyway
The way this world is headed.....I'm trying to stay in the safe & sane lane
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...what certifications would you lose from installing Windows.......
The keys from URCDkeys are just a volume license. MS has had my name/email info and I've bought probably half a dozen of these over the last few years. MS says that they will inactivate, but, none that I bought has so far.
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Ok....here's some B$....Yes, I added the heatsink....thought I might need it until you explained about the MB Heatsink.....ordering the Samsung M.2 980Pro! w/o the heatsink!
As far as the OS....I think I will pass....even though I'm retired....it could cost me to lose my certifications.....which most are outdated anyway
The way this world is headed.....I'm trying to stay in the safe & sane lane
Trying to setup my USB drive to install once I get the parts and while running the assistant I get this error: "This PC doesn't meet the minimum...."
Suggestions?
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MCSE; Citrix; Cissp.....really doesn't matter but I would like to not see any red flags.....???
...what certifications would you lose from installing Windows.......
The keys from URCDkeys are just a volume license. MS has had my name/email info and I've bought probably half a dozen of these over the last few years. MS says that they will inactivate, but, none that I bought has so far.
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This. though I don't recall what his current system is (no signature we asked for in the first thread, lol). But I think it's really old and not sure if it is compatible...
It also tells you exactly what you need, I believe. There's a compatibility test that does for sure. Click around a bit... I think there's even a link where it says that.
that won't happen...it didn't when I had active certs. But of course, do you.
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I can't remember which one of the TPM settings but something having to do with TPM will not pass the check. Tried it months ago and that's when I started thinking that I wouldn't upgrade then I saw that it was hitting EOL soon then I started having hardware issues with the MB....
I guess I can check my laptop and see if it will pass.....
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Anyone ever use Rufis?
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Right, but you should still be able to create the bootable media regardless. I think dude is trying an in-place upgrade (installation assistant) or something. Just create the media, bud!!!!
Second button down from the link above (and here) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
Second button down from the link above (and here) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
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That's what I'm trying to do!
Rufus (greater v3.18 or greater) works.....
Rufus bypasses the PC check.....NOT trying to upgrade this 10 yr old pc JUST trying to get my $hit together so when I have the parts......
Now I've got to figure out this other crap.....I know TPM has to be enabled but what other stuff? Am I going to have to use bitlocker?.....a lot changes in 10 years
So... to be clear, you clicked on the download now button under "Create W11 Installation Media" (in green above) and it checked the system???
Last I recall, creating the bootable media as I pictured above doesn't check for system compatibility. It's literally just making a bootable media with W11 on it to install. Not sure I have an 'incompatible system' in the house to test, but walking through the steps on my PC, it doesn't check anything...
Your new hardware should automatically have TPM enabled (says W11 compatible on the box....) so no worries. Bitlocker is a natural part of windows installation. You don't even know it's there.
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WTF??? Damn guess I need to learn how to read.....I thought before when creating a bootable USB I would click on the Assistant (windows 10).....but now it's different with Win11......yea that's the ticket.....it's M$ fault
You are right I got it to work.....geezzz
I have DrainBramage trying to catch up on Safe Boot, TPM and Secure Boot which was all starting when I retired (or I should say a president canceled Government Contracts......Yea their fault too
Thanks EarthDog!!.....told you I'm old.....Can't get no respect
Thanks again!
