Should I go M.2 for a Z97 Pro4?

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   Im trying to decide between:
2.5" Samsung 850 EVO (MZ-75E250) 
OR
M.2 version of the same SSD (MZ-N5E250)
I know this mobo will allow this version of M.2, but how is the performance?? Is it any faster than a regular 2.5 inch drive on this mobo? Is there anything I should be aware of before buying the m.2? 

The 2.5inch drive and the M.2 are very similar in price so.....

My specs:

Windows 10 64-bit
Asrock Z97 Pro4 
Samsung 840 Evo 
GTX 970

Edited by openupitsdave - 01 Jun 2016 at 4:10pm

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openupitsdave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jun 2016 Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote openupitsdave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Should I go M.2 for a Z97 Pro4? Posted: 01 Jun 2016 at 3:16pm
	Im trying to decide between: 2.5" Samsung 850 EVO (MZ-75E250) OR M.2 version of the same SSD (MZ-N5E250) I know this mobo will allow this version of M.2, but how is the performance?? Is it any faster than a regular 2.5 inch drive on this mobo? Is there anything I should be aware of before buying the m.2? The 2.5inch drive and the M.2 are very similar in price so..... My specs: Windows 10 64-bit Asrock Z97 Pro4 Samsung 840 Evo GTX 970 Edited by openupitsdave - 01 Jun 2016 at 4:10pm

rafamis@hotmail.com Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jun 2016 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote rafamis@hotmail.com Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 10:19pm
	I just purchased a Z97 Pro4 a week ago. Seriously considering returning it. Giving me all kinds of grief. Cant get it to set up Windows 7, or even run reliably a pre-installed Win7 drive...
	Regards RSM