How to install Crucial P3 NVMe SSD and test it

This is a video on the Crucial P3, showing you how to install the drive both in terms of hardware and the installation in Windows 10 or Windows 11.

The process for installing is really easy but may vary depending on your motherboard - some have heatsinks and different screw setups. It's also worth checking your manual as you may find that not all the drives work the same way.

Unlike most NVMe SSDs, this one does come with M2 screws in the box! If you lose it or find you don't have one then there's good news as you can buy them from Amazon*:

Specs of the Crucial P3:
SSD series - P3
Interface - NVMe (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
Capacity - 2 TB
Form factor - M.2 (2280)
Sequential Read - 3500 MB/s
Sequential Write - 3000 MB/s
SSD Endurance (TBW) - 440 Terabytes
Warranty - Limited 5-year

Specs of the build featured in this video:
CPU - Intel Core i7-12700K
Case - Fractal Design Torrent 2
GPU - Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founder's Edition
CPU cooler - Fractal Lumia S24 240mm All in One cooler

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[KaptanıKidd]

After long hours of trying to figure out why my m2 ssd doesn't show up, found this very clear instructed video and it worked out perfectly. Thank you very much sir

[AstroCloudGenerator]

I wish I didn’t need videos like this but as I do I’m very glad that you take the time to make them. Simple, easy to follow and spot on. Thanks.

[hectortello]

Just received and installed my P5 on my M15R7 and I was freaking out it was showing up! Your video was super easy to follow and now I’m seeing my new SSD! Thank you man! 🎉

[bod_snow]

M.2 is attached to the mobo in a very strange way and watching you do it with the exact same drive was very helpful. I also ran the speed test because you recommended it. Thank you very much!

[reallyryan_]

Such a good guide :D with a soothing voice lol you could narrate audiobooks!

[inanna]

Thanks so much! Almost had a breakdown when my card didn’t show up on my PC

[Taikutsu_Rii]

Bout to buy the same storage this Christmas, I'll come back to this after I bought one. 👍

[VadyJP]

I was desperate, but i found your video and made my disk work. Thank you!! I thought it was broken or maybe i broke it, or something, i was so scared

[Flyersftw]

Simple walkthrough that solved my problem, much thanks!

[landen]

Absolute life saver! I was scared I installed it wrong. Thanks for the perfect video. 👏

[egal_kisegal]

IT TOOK ME 2 HOURS AND THIS GUY MADE ME DO IT IN 4 MINS TYSM!!

[luke]

Fantastic video. Just installed my new crucial drive and this video made it so easy. Thank you very much

[Timmyboy]

Very good Tutorial! Had the described issues and now its working

[wwoofff]

thank you very much i would not have been able to configure my new crucial ssd without this video!👍

[peak]

My it brain wasn’t working today this was a life saver for my work/gaming pc

[dominicaubrey]

Super. Saved me a lot of stress. Simple and well explained.

[synthesizedrhymes]

worked perfect, didnt even need to go into my BIOs. Thanks!

[quintero]

Perfect straight forward and helped me format the drive. Good helpful video thank you !

[toast]

This video genuinely saved me from going insane, i thought that i had gotten a defective NVME, but the simple steps on how to set it up really help. Tysm.

[kovenmaitreya]

This is the only vid that helped me solve my issue. Thanks!!