Does it really matter if I use an NVME SSD GEN 3 or GEN 4?

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In comparison, PCIe Gen4 operates at 16 GTs, converting to about 2 GBs per PCIe lane PCIe Gen4 is the fourth generation of the PCI Express specification As

Unless you have a motherboard that supports PCIe Gen 4, stick to Gen 3 NVMe drives Consult your computer's manual or the manufacturer's website if you're not Gen 4 is faster than Gen 3

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