We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Green circuit board with M-key slot and PCIe x1 connector

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD M-Key NVME to PCIe 3.0 x1 Adapter 2230-2280

SKU CH-E0SD-7X7V4

Connects M-key M.2 NVME SSDs in 2230 to 2280 sizes to a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot with no driver needed

  • Converts M-key M.2 SSD to PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • Maintains original SSD speed and performance characteristics
  • Compatible with Z97 or later motherboards running Windows 10 or later

M-Key NVMe to PCIe 3.0 Adapter

This adapter converts an M-Key M.2 NGFF SSD into a PCIe 3.0 x1 card. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors without altering drive speed or properties. The device is transparent to the operating system and requires no software drivers. It provides a simple physical interface conversion for compatible solid-state drives.

Suits builds with Z97 or later motherboards

Users running Windows 10 or later on a Z97 or newer platform can add an M.2 NVMe drive via a standard PCIe slot. Builders with older chipsets or earlier Windows versions will not meet the stated system requirements. Those needing PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth or multi-drive support should look at a different solution. The single-lane connection limits throughput compared to native M.2 slots.

Driver-free installation with vertical mounting

Installation involves inserting the SSD into the M-Key slot and securing the board into a PCIe x1 or larger expansion slot. The vertical orientation may conflict with adjacent cards or CPU coolers in tight cases. No firmware updates or configuration utilities are needed for operation. Ensure the motherboard BIOS recognises NVMe boot devices before relying on it as a primary drive.

Highlights

  • Converts M-key M.2 SSD to PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
  • Supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors
  • Plug-and-play operation with no driver installation required
  • Maintains original SSD speed and performance characteristics
  • Compatible with Z97 or later motherboards running Windows 10 or later

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a Z97 chipset or newer to run this M-key NVME to PCIe 3.0 x1 adapter?

Yes, the adapter requires a motherboard with a Z97 or later chipset and Windows 10 or later to function correctly.

Will a Samsung XP941 or PM951 drive work at PCIe 3.0 x1 speeds on this adapter?

The adapter is compatible with XP941, SM951 and PM951 drives and does not change their speed or other properties, only the interface form.

How can I verify the adapter is recognised after installing an M.2 2280 NVME SSD?

The adapter is transparent to the operating system; the SSD should appear in BIOS and Windows Device Manager without any driver installation.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.