SABRENT M.2 Nvme SSD to Pcie X16/X8/X4 Adapter Card with Aluminum Heatsink, Easy
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About this product
The SABRENT M.2 NVMe SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Adapter Card (EC-PCIE) allows for connecting M.2 NVMe SSDs to motherboards with compatible PCIe slots. This adapter includes an aluminum heatsink for heat dissipation and has compact dimensions of 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches. It is compatible with Windows 7 and 8 operating systems and features a PCIe connector type, weighing 2.82 ounces.
Our take
This SABRENT adapter card is a practical solution for integrating an M.2 NVMe SSD into a system lacking an onboard M.2 slot or for optimizing airflow by moving the drive. The inclusion of an aluminum heatsink is a big plus, as NVMe drives can run quite hot, potentially throttling performance without proper cooling. Its compact size means it shouldn't cause clearance issues in most cases. While the listed operating system compatibility is older (Windows 7, 8), it's safe to assume modern OS versions would also be supported. It's a straightforward, functional adapter designed to ensure your M.2 NVMe SSD performs well.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Includes aluminum heatsink
- Compact 4x2x0.5 inch dimensions
- Compatible with PCIe X16/X8/X4 slots
- Lightweight at 2.82 ounces
Cons
- Older operating system compatibility listed
- Only supports one M.2 NVMe SSD
Specifications
- Brand SABRENT
- Item model number EC-PCIE
- Hardware Platform Sata
- Item dimensions L x W x H 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches
- Operating System Windows 7, Windows 8
- Item Dimensions LxWxH 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches
Show all 13 specifications
- Color
- Black
- Compatible Devices
- Motherboards with PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card
- Connector Type
- Pcie
- Item Weight
- 2.82 ounces
- Product Dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 0.5 inches
- Manufacturer
- SABRENT
- UPC
- 7445040123129