Storage Architecture SpecificationPhysical Clearance VerifiedReleased 2023-2024

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507 SSD Compatibility & Clearance Guide

In-depth hardware analysis of the internal storage architecture on ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507. Learn exact M.2 slot form factors (2280 vs 2242), PCIe bus bandwidth, underside millimeter thickness clearances, and heatsink installation warnings.

Total M.2 Bays
2x M.2 Slots

All slots user-accessible

Slot 1 Form Factor
M.2 2280

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

Slot 2 Form Factor
M.2 2280

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

Max Underside Clearance
≤2.38mm

Strictly Single-Sided PCB

Critical Mechanical Clearance Warning

Max clearance is 2.38mm. Single-sided M.2 NVMe drives required to prevent PCB deflection.

Heatsink Interference Rule:Use standard bare drives or low-profile copper stickers. Bulky aluminum heatsinks will not clear.
Slot Architecture

Detailed M.2 Bay Breakdown for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507

Slot #1M.2 2280
  • Interface & Protocol:PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Underside Max Clearance:≤2.38mm
  • PCB Layer Requirement:Single-Sided Only
  • Verified Max Capacity:4TB

Primary boot drive slot with factory thermal shield.

Slot #2M.2 2280
  • Interface & Protocol:PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Underside Max Clearance:≤2.38mm
  • PCB Layer Requirement:Single-Sided Only
  • Verified Max Capacity:4TB

Secondary full-size 2280 slot available directly out of the box.

Both slots support Gen4 x4 NVMe speeds without lane sharing.

Certified Single-Sided SSDs

Verified Fit M.2 NVMe SSDs for ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA507

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Fastest Gen4$169.99

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (Non-Heatsink)

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Sequential Read:7,450 MB/s
Sequential Write:6,900 MB/s
Endurance Rating:1,200 TBW
Double-Sided:No (Single-sided)
100% Verified Fit (Single-Sided)
Top Value$119.99

WD_BLACK SN770 2TB

M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Sequential Read:5,150 MB/s
Sequential Write:4,850 MB/s
Endurance Rating:1,200 TBW
Double-Sided:No (Single-sided)
100% Fit (Low Power Draw)

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