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Green circuit board with M.2 slot and low-profile bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK NVMe to PCIe Adapter Card PCIe 3.0 x1 to M.2 M-Key Low Profile

SKU CH-8BVF-K228Q

Converts a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot into an M.2 M-Key interface for NVMe and AHCI SSDs, featuring a low-profile bracket for slim chassis

  • Adds NVMe storage via PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim small-form-factor PCs
  • Plug-and-play on mainstream Windows, no extra driver
  • Quality PCB keeps high-speed signals stable
  • Works with M-Key NVMe and AHCI SSDs

PCIe 3.0 x1 to M.2 M-Key adapter

This SMUGDESK adapter card converts a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot into an M.2 M-Key interface for NVMe and AHCI solid-state drives. It provides a straightforward way to add high-speed storage to a desktop system. The low-profile bracket ensures compatibility with slim and small form factor chassis. Installation is plug-and-play for mainstream Windows operating systems.

Suits compact desktops needing extra NVMe storage

Builders with available PCIe x1 slots in half-height cases can use this card to install an M.2 M-Key SSD. It supports both NVMe and AHCI protocols for broad drive compatibility. Systems lacking a free PCIe x1 slot cannot accommodate this adapter. Buyers requiring M.2 B-Key support should look at a different solution.

Operates at PCIe 3.0 x1 bandwidth

The adapter runs at PCIe 3.0 x1 speeds, which limits the maximum throughput of any installed NVMe drive. This bandwidth constraint is the key factor when deciding if the card meets performance needs. The card uses an optimized circuit layout to maintain stable signal transmission. No additional drivers are required for typical Windows environments.

Highlights

  • Adds NVMe storage via PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim small-form-factor PCs
  • Plug-and-play on mainstream Windows, no extra driver
  • Quality PCB keeps high-speed signals stable
  • Works with M-Key NVMe and AHCI SSDs

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the low-profile bracket fit my slim small-form-factor PC?

Yes, the adapter includes a low-profile bracket designed for slim chassis and half-height small-form-factor computers.

Do I need to install any drivers when I plug the card into a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot?

No, it works plug-and-play on mainstream Windows systems without extra drivers.

Does the M.2 slot on this adapter support both NVMe and AHCI SSDs for future upgrades?

Yes, the M-Key slot accepts both NVMe and AHCI M.2 SSDs so you can swap drives later.

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