If you want to try the mini-PCIe slot, why not?
My XPS 2710 has 2 connectors that appear to be PCIe. My understanding is one of them is "reserved" for a TV tuner card. Since I will not be installing a TV tuner, I would prefer to use the connection to install a HyperX Predator SSD card. Does anyone know if this will work?

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