Quick Answer
A B760 board gives solid storage for a value build: expect two to three M.2 slots, all PCIe 4.0, plus four SATA ports, which is plenty for a fast Gen 4 boot drive and large game storage. B760 has no PCIe 5.0 storage, but Gen 4 is more than fast enough for gaming.
What B760 Storage Offers
B760 targets mainstream builds, so it focuses on Gen 4 NVMe rather than Gen 5. The top M.2 slot is typically wired to the CPU and the others to the chipset, all at PCIe 4.0 speeds around 7,000 MB/s, which loads games as fast as you will notice. Four SATA ports handle bulk or legacy drives. For most SA gamers this is the right amount of storage flexibility without paying for unused Gen 5.
As on any board, some slots can share lanes with SATA or other features, so check the manual before filling every port to avoid disabling one.
Building A Sensible Storage Layout
A practical B760 plan is a 1TB or 2TB Gen 4 NVMe as the boot and main drive, with a second 2TB or 4TB Gen 4 drive for your game library if you have a large collection. SATA suits a bulk media drive. Fit the board's M.2 heatsink to keep drives cool, and set your fast NVMe as the default game install location so new titles land on it.
FAQ
Does B760 support PCIe 5.0 storage?
No. B760 provides PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots only. That is fine for gaming, since Gen 4 drives at about 7,000 MB/s load games as fast as you will notice in practice.
How many M.2 slots does a B760 board have?
Usually two or three, all PCIe 4.0, plus four SATA ports. Exact counts vary by board, so confirm on the spec sheet before planning a multi-drive setup.
Is Gen 4 storage fast enough for gaming?
Yes. Game load times are similar between Gen 4 and Gen 5, so a Gen 4 drive on B760 gives the full gaming experience without the cost and heat of Gen 5.
B760 build, put a Gen 4 NVMe in the CPU-linked top M.2 slot for your boot drive, and check the manual so a second drive does not disable a SATA port you need.
