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 silver heatsink and gold edge connector

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe to PCIe 3.0 x4 Adapter with Heatsink 2230 2242 2260 2280

SKU CH-9ES7-3Y7QS

Adds an M.2 NVMe SSD to a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot with an aluminum heatsink for 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drives

  • Add NVMe storage via PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
  • Aluminum heatsink prevents thermal throttling under load
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 M.2 lengths
  • Full PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth keeps SSD speed
  • Tool-free install works without extra drivers

M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Adapter

This SMUGDESK adapter converts an MKey NVMe M.2 solid-state drive into a PCIe 3.0 x4 expansion card for desktop motherboards. It retains full PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth so the SSD operates at its native high-speed performance. An integrated aluminum heatsink draws heat away during heavy workloads to prevent thermal throttling and premature aging. The card supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 drive lengths.

Suits DIY builders adding NVMe storage

The adapter suits DIY PC builders, workstation users and anyone expanding desktop storage with an NVMe M.2 drive. It requires a free PCIe x4 slot on the motherboard and fits standard computer chassis. Builders needing to install drives longer than 2280 or using a different keying should look at alternative solutions.

Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 lengths

The single specification that decides compatibility is the supported M.2 form-factor sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280. Your NVMe SSD must match one of these lengths and use an M key. The adapter maintains PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth across all supported sizes without driver installation for mainstream operating systems.

Highlights

  • Add NVMe storage via PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
  • Aluminum heatsink prevents thermal throttling under load
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 M.2 lengths
  • Full PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth keeps SSD speed
  • Tool-free install works without extra drivers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot to use this adapter?

Yes, the card plugs into a standard PCIe 3.0 x4 slot on your desktop motherboard to deliver full NVMe bandwidth.

Will my existing 2280 NVMe SSD fit on this card?

The adapter supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 MKey NVMe drives, so a 2280 module will mount securely.

How can I verify the heatsink is keeping my SSD cool after installation?

Monitor the drive temperature in your OS or BIOS; the aluminum heatsink is designed to prevent thermal throttling under heavy read and write loads.

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

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