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Vszerda M.2 NVME Key-M to PCIe 3.0 x16 Adapter with Heatsink
Adapts M.2 NVMe Key-M SSDs to a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with an aluminium heatsink, supporting 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 sizes at full x4 speed without drivers
- Adds NVME storage to boards lacking an M.2 slot
- PCIe 3.0 x16 slot delivers up to 32 Gbps bandwidth
- Aluminium heatsink keeps the SSD cool under load
- Supports Key-M NVME drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
- Driver-free installation works with Windows XP through 10 and Linux
M.2 Key-M NVMe to PCIe 3.0 x16 Adapter
This adapter lets you install a Key-M M.2 NVMe or AHCI SSD into a PCIe x16, x8 or x4 slot. It supports drive lengths of 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 mm. No driver is required and the card works with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and Linux. It is aimed at systems that lack a native M.2 slot.
Aluminium Heatsink for Passive Cooling
An aluminium heatsink is included to draw heat away from the SSD during normal operation. The passive design adds no fan noise and requires no extra power. It helps maintain stable temperatures for everyday workloads without active airflow.
PCIe 3.0 x4 Bandwidth Under Sustained Load
The electrical link runs at PCIe 3.0 x4, giving 32 Gbps of bandwidth for continuous transfers. Performance scales with the installed SSD and the host slot width. The adapter does not support SATA-based M.2 Key-B or Key-B+M drives.
Highlights
- Adds NVME storage to boards lacking an M.2 slot
- PCIe 3.0 x16 slot delivers up to 32 Gbps bandwidth
- Aluminium heatsink keeps the SSD cool under load
- Supports Key-M NVME drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes
- Driver-free installation works with Windows XP through 10 and Linux
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the Vszerda M.2 NVME Key-M to PCIe 3.0 x16 Adapter and what step is often missed?
Insert the Key-M NVME SSD into the M.2 slot at the correct angle, secure it with the mounting screw, attach the included aluminum heatsink using the thermal pads, then plug the card into a PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot; the step often missed is fitting the heatsink before closing the case.
What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda adapter need over time?
The aluminum heatsink and thermal pads are passive components with no moving parts; no scheduled maintenance is required, though thermal pads may be replaced if they degrade after several years of continuous use.
What is the first performance limit reached under sustained heavy I/O on the Vszerda adapter?
The PCIe 3.0 x4 link caps bandwidth at 32 Gbps, so sustained sequential transfers will hit that ceiling before the SSD or heatsink becomes the bottleneck.
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