A number of years ago (about 8) I built my own system around an Intel DP55KG motherboard. This system has worked quite nicely, for my needs. I currently am using this computer as a 'dual-boot' system with Windows 7 Pro and Windows 10 Pro (upgraded from Windows 8.1 pro). As this system is getting long-in-the-tooth, I am trying to decide the ability to upgrade the system to get a few more years out of it.
At this moment, I do not know the exact chip I am using, but it is a first generation i7.
I really have not kept up-to-speed with compatibility of my current motherboard and the use of an SSD. You see, I would like to reinstall Windows in the same dual-boot scenario as I have described above. I would like to entertain the idea of upgrading my boot hard drive to either an SSD (like the Crucial MX200) or an M.2 drive using a PCI-e board.
Are these types of hard drives compatible with my DP55KG motherboard? Is it just a matter of upgrading the system BIOS?
As I stated, I am just entertaining this idea so I can decide whether to upgrade or just replace the system. Aside from boot time and a few other minor issues, this computer still works fine and is fulfilling my needs.
Please share your thoughts.
Thank you