M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x1 Expansion Adapter Card
6.99 £
M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x1 Expansion Adapter Card
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6.99 £
Brand:
Generic
MPN:
M2X1
- PCIe x1 Universal Bus Interface: Installs into any spare PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 motherboard slot to add M.2 NVMe storage.
- Multi-Size M.2 Drive Support: Adjustable mounting standoffs accommodate M-Key NVMe PCIe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factor lengths.
- Integrated Power Filtering & Cooling: Built-in tantalum capacitors ensure constant voltage regulation, while the hollow open-PCB design maximizes airflow.
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Professional M.2 NVMe SSD to PCI Express x1 Adapter Card with Bracket
The M.2 NVMe SSD to PCI Express x1 Host Adapter Card is an essential storage expansion upgrade engineered for PC repair technicians, system builders, and desktop users. Designed to bridge high-speed M.2 NVMe PCIe solid-state drives with standard motherboard expansion slots, this adapter enables you to install modern M.2 NVMe storage into any desktop PC with an available PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot.
Key Specifications & Benefits
- Universal PCIe x1 Compatibility: Perfect for upgrading older motherboards or expanding storage when primary PCIe x16/x4 slots are occupied by dedicated graphics cards or capture devices.
- High-Speed PCIe 3.0 Gen3 Transfer: Supports direct NVMe protocol pass-through, delivering significantly faster read and write speeds than traditional SATA 3.0 hard drives or SSDs.
- Versatile M.2 Drive Support: Features multi-position mounting standoffs for M-Key M.2 NVMe and PCIe AHCI SSDs across standard 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes.
- Stable Tantalum Capacitor Filtering: Integrated high-capacity tantalum capacitors smooth out input voltage spikes to protect delicate NAND flash memory controllers.
- Hollow Ventilation Design: Airflow-optimised PCB cutouts prevent heat accumulation around the M.2 drive, ensuring sustained read/write performance without thermal throttling.
- Plug-and-Play Driverless Setup: OS-transparent installation requires no additional software or drivers under Windows 7/8/10/11 or Linux operating systems.
Important Protocol Compatibility Note
- NVMe PCIe M-Key Only: Compatible strictly with M.2 NVMe and PCIe AHCI protocol SSDs (M-Key). Does NOT support M.2 NGFF SATA protocol SSDs (B-Key / B+M Key).
Technical Specifications
- Model SKU: M2X1
- Product Type: M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe x1 Adapter Card
- Bus Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x1 (Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8, x16 slots)
- Supported SSD Protocol: M.2 NVMe PCIe / PCIe AHCI (M-Key)
- Supported SSD Sizes: 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
- Bracket Type: Standard Full-Height PCI Expansion Bracket
- Voltage Filtering: Onboard Tantalum Capacitors
- System Compatibility: Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux
- Dimensions: ~120 x 100 x 18 mm
- Package Weight: 0.05 kg
- Primary Application: Desktop PC Storage Expansion & NVMe Upgrades
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Weight:
60 g/pcs