Newbie here,?

Do you need hard drive/s to install ssd storage before installing operating system? New to building, and first purchase goes to wd black 512. was planning on using for windows10 possibly linux! and also noticed my motherbrd GA Z270x K7 absent from motherboard compatibility list!

Hello,

No, you don’t need any other drive to install this SSD drive. You should be able to install the OS on this unit without any issues.

Thank you much!