Most desktop PC drive bays are sized for 3.5-inch drives, so you should buy a 2.5-inch drive adapter for mounting. Again, the brand doesn't matter – it's just a piece of metal to screw your ...

Those installing an M.2 SSD need to slot it into the M.2 slot on the motherboard. SATA SSDs, on the other hand, need to be plugged into the motherboard using a SATA cable.