Hi everyone,
I’m planning a major hardware upgrade for my PC and wanted to get some opinions on storage options. I’ve been looking into NVMe E1.L SSDs as a potential upgrade for my system, but I’m not entirely sure if they’re the right fit for my use case.
Here’s what I’m working with:
Current Setup: Mid-tier gaming/workstation PC with a Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB DDR4, and a GTX 1080 (planning to upgrade to an RTX 4070 soon).
Use Case: Gaming, video editing, and some light virtualization.
Why E1.L? I’ve heard they offer great performance and efficiency, but I’m not sure if they’re overkill for my needs or if there are compatibility issues with consumer motherboards.
Questions:
Has anyone here used NVMe E1.L SSDs
https://serverorbit.com/solid-state-drives-ssd/nvme-e1-l-ssd in a consumer-grade PC? If so, how was the performance and compatibility?
Are there any specific advantages or drawbacks to using E1.L SSDs over standard M.2 NVMe drives for gaming and productivity?
Would I need any special adapters or cooling solutions to use an E1.L SSD in a typical ATX case?
Are there better alternatives for my use case, or is the E1.L a solid choice for future-proofing?
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences, especially if you’ve experimented with E1.L SSDs or similar high-performance storage solutions. Thanks in advance!
