- Is the Biostar M760 worth it over a SATA SSD?
- Yes, if your board has an M.2 slot. NVMe over PCIe 3.0 x4 is far faster than SATA for boot and app loading, and the M760's 3600 MB/s read is near the top of the Gen3 range.
- Will 256GB be enough?
- For an OS, office apps and a few programs, yes. For a games library or video work, no. Plan a second drive or pick a larger capacity.
- Does it fit a laptop?
- It is M.2 2280, the most common size. Check that your laptop takes a 2280 drive and supports PCIe NVMe rather than SATA-only M.2.
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Not for everyday use, but sustained large writes can warm it. A cheap M.2 heatsink helps if your board or case has poor airflow.
- Is it compatible with PCIe 4.0 slots?
- Yes. It runs at PCIe 3.0 speed in a Gen4 slot, so you lose nothing but also gain nothing from the newer slot.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive itself. Mounting screws usually come with the motherboard or laptop, not the SSD.
- Where is the Biostar M760 M.2 2280 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 3D TLC NAND 256G NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD M760-256GB cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $58.50, as of our latest check.