M.2 Slot specs for ASUS ROG 501VW

[PytSkee]

I have the ASUS ROG 501VW (the new version with the Skylake CPU and all) and I really can't find any information on the slot for the M.2 SSD which I definitely want to use. Any help?

 

[n0ns3ns3]

It's a PCIex4 slot which supports fastest drives available.

 

[PytSkee]

It's a PCIex4 slot which supports fastest drives available.

Thanks. What length is it? 2280 or 2260?

 

[CTurbo]

The ROG GL552 has a m.2 slot, but I don't think the 501VW does. Have you physically checked yet?

 

[PytSkee]

The ROG GL552 has a m.2 slot, but I don't think the 501VW does. Have you physically checked yet?

I have not physically checked, but I am pretty certain it does, as this tear-down of an older model with the Haswell processor does have it.

 

[CTurbo]

Well it would be very simple to access it if it does. Probably just a couple of screws on the bottom.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

Looks like 2280 to me. Most SSDs are 2280, would be stupid to put something else there.
Also, you can simply measure it. 2280 means 80mm length

 

[PytSkee]

Looks like 2280 to me. Most SSDs are 2280, would be stupid to put something else there.
Also, you can simply measure it. 2280 means 80mm length

Thanks, I figured it would be 2280, but I wanted to make sure before I end up wasting $150 on a part I can't use or could've spent better.

 

[n0ns3ns3]

You are mostly welcome. You did the rational thing