MSI Creator 17 B11UG M.2 Slots Specs List 2026

The MSI Creator 17 B11UG excels in 2026 with robust M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, ideal for creators needing speed. This list details configurations, compatibility, and RAID options for optimal storage builds.

Primary M.2 Slot (PCIe 4.0 x4)

Gen4 speeds up to 7000MB/s. Ships with 1TB NVMe.

  • Supports 2280/22110 sizes.
  • RAID 0/1 capable.
  • Thermal pad included.

Secondary M.2 Slot (PCIe 3.0 x4)

Extra bay for 2TB+ expansion. Perfect for footage archives.

  • Up to 3500MB/s reads.
  • No heatsink stock.
  • 2280 form factor.

Third Slot: PCIe 3.0 x2 for WiFi/SSD

Versatile for add-ons. Limited bandwidth.

  • Key E for CNVi WiFi.
  • 2242 SSD option.
  • Not for boot drives.

RAID Configurations Supported

Combine slots for striped performance.

  • RAID 0: Doubles speed to 14GB/s.
  • RAID 1: Mirrored safety.
  • BIOS setup required.

Recommended SSDs for 2026

Top picks balancing speed and endurance.

  • Samsung 990 Pro 2TB.
  • WD Black SN850X 4TB.
  • Sabrent Rocket 8TB.

Upgrade Process Overview

Easy access via bottom panel.

  • Phillips screwdriver.
  • Clone drive with Macrium.
  • BIOS secure boot off.

Thermal and Power Limits

Sustained 70W per slot.

  • Active cooling advised.
  • Monitor via HWInfo.
  • Throttle at 85°C.

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