| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.4 x 6.8 x 1.3 centimetres |
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| Package Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 centimetres |
| Brand | SABRENT |
| Colour | M.2 2280 Heatsink (EC-PCIe) |
| Included components | NVMeM. 2 SSD To PCIe x16/x8/x4 Card |
| Model year | 2024 |
| Part number | Sabrent |
| Size | M.2 PCIe Card w/ Heatsink |
| Warranty description | 2 Year warranty after registration |
| Style | M.2 to PCIe Card w/ Heatsink |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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SABRENT M.2 SSD NVMe to PCIe Adapter with Aluminum Heatsink and Thermal Pad, for SSDs up to 16TB, M.2 NVMe to PCI-E converter 3.0 X4 X8 X16 Card (EC-PCIE)
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| Compatible devices | Desktop |
| Specific uses for product | Improving computer storage |
| Connector type | PCIe |
| Colour | M.2 2280 Heatsink (EC-PCIe) |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 centimetres |
About this item
- Expansive | 4 NVMe SSDs with one slot: Add up to four NVMe SSDs to your computer with a single x4 PCIe 3.0 adapter card. The package includes everything necessary including M.2 screws and a screwdriver. Installation is simple and easy!
- Resilient | Cool and Dependable: Cool your drives efficiently with the included aluminum heatsink. Integrated silicone thermal padding helps maximize heat dissipation so that your drives never throttle. The housing also adds structural support to the adapter card for more protection.
- Compatible | Fast with legacy support: Fits in x4, x8, and x16 PCIe slots. The adapter card is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.0 at respective maximum bandwidths.This adapter card is an effective way to add additional NVMe storage to older systems and can take advantage of higher speeds and lower latency. Supports a PCIe maximum payload size of 512 bytes for maximum performance.
- Efficient | Wide power protocol support: Supports multiple power protocols including Active State Power Management (ASPM) with the L0s/L1//L23/L3 power states and L1 sub-states. The adapter is also compliant with the S3 and S4 sleep states. It supports Latency Tolerance Reporting (LTR), Advanced Error Reporting (AER), and Separate Reference Clock with Independent Spread (SRIS) for maximum efficiency.
- Support | Backed by SABRENT: This adapter only supports M-Key NVMe SSDs, not B- or B&M-key SSDs. Supports the Windows 8.1+ and macOS 10.3.3+ operating systems. Please visit us to register your product and to engage our technical support team.
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The Sabrent (EC-PCIE) NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink is the perfect solution for faster transfer speeds!
Features:
- Enjoy extremely fast transfer speeds via PCIe lanes.
- SSD Bus interface: NVMe (NOT compatible with SATA M.2 SSD).
- SSD form factor: M.2 M-Key (NOT compatible with B-Key SSD).
- PCI Express Physical interface:
- PCIe x16/x8/x4 slot. Logical Interface / PCIe Lanes: X4.
- Compatible Sizes: 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280.
- NOTE: It will not fit the PCIe x1 slot.
- All necessary screws are included.
System requirements:
- A computer and BIOS (usually set to AHCI) compatible with NVMe SSD over PCIe lanes.
- Windows 7 with Microsoft's Hotfixes for NVMe SSD.
- Windows 8 and above.
- Linux.
If after installation you get a yellow exclamation mark under the Device Manager, you may need to get an additional driver from your SSD's manufacturer.
Package contents:
- NVMeM.2 SSD To PCIe x16/x8/x4 Card (SSD is NOT included).
- Heatsink with thermal pad.
- All necessary screws.
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| Price | £12.74£12.74 | £26.97£26.97 | £26.99£26.99 | £16.99£16.99 |
| MODEL | EC-PCIE | SB-HTSS | SB-HTSK | SB-PSHS |
| NVMe M.2 TO PCIE ADAPTER | ✓ | -- | -- | -- |
| Copper Heatsink for M.2 on the Motherbord | -- | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Fit for M.2 on PS5 | -- | -- | -- | ✓ |
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| Price | — | — | £143.99£143.99 | — | £130.48£130.48 | £91.99£91.99 |
| Model | SB-ROCKET-NVMe4-1TB | SB-ROCKET-1TB | SB-1342-1TB | SB-RKTQ-1TB | SB-RKTQ4-1TB | SB-RKT4P-1TB |
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Interface: | PCIe Gen. 4 X 4 | PCIe Gen. 3 X 4 | PCIe Gen. 3 X 4 | PCIe Gen. 3 X 4 | PCIe Gen. 4 X 4 | PCIe Gen. 4 X 4 |
| Maximum speed (read): | 5000 (MB/s) | 3400 (MB/s) | 2500 (MB/s) | 3200 (MB/s) | 4700 (MB/s) | 7000 (MB/s) |
| Maximum speed (write): | 4400 (MB/s) | 3000 (MB/s) | 2100 (MB/s) | 2000 (MB/s) | 1800 (MB/s) | 5300 (MB/s) |
| NAND Flash Memory: | TLC | TLC | TLC | QLC | QLC | TLC |
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| connector type | PCIe | PCIE x4 | SATA | SATA |
| number of ports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| power plug type | no plug | no plug | no plug | no plug |
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| ASIN | B084GDY2PW |
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| Item model number | EC-PCIE |
| Date First Available | 6 Feb. 2020 |
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| Best Sellers Rank | 2,061 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 3 in Computer Memory Card Adapters |
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Customers find the electronic adapter works well with their Samsung 860 Pro SSD. They find it easy to install and set up, with clear instructions. The build quality is good for the price, and they are satisfied with the speed and heat sink. However, some customers have issues with the screws being too small.
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Customers are satisfied with the adapter's performance. They find it easy to use and great for older PCs without M.2 slots. The adapter has worked well with their Samsung 860 Pro SSD, installing, rebooting, and running smoothly without any issues.
"...it was a perfect fit, a great drive and runs lightening fast...." Read more
"...Found this and bought it. Plugged it all in and it worked like a charm. Build quality is really good for the price, I can't knock it...." Read more
"...It's been running happily since the day I bought it and no problems as yet." Read more
"Very easy to install, comes with clear instructions, works great for older PC's without M.2 slots!" Read more
Customers find the adapter easy to install and use. It comes with clear instructions and works great for older PCs without a hard drive bay. The adapter is fast and trouble-free, and it's worth the effort to reassemble.
"The build quality is superb. so very simple to setup. everything aligns perfectly and the heat sink is decent...." Read more
"...It was very easy to install and set up. The card is well made and sturdy...." Read more
"...In terms of installation it's a bit fiddly but okay if you follow the instructions...." Read more
"Very easy to install, comes with clear instructions, works great for older PC's without M.2 slots!" Read more
Customers appreciate the build quality of the electronic adapter. They find it simple to set up, good for the price, and a permanent solution that works well. The brand is considered great value and worth the time to install.
"The build quality is superb. so very simple to setup. everything aligns perfectly and the heat sink is decent...." Read more
"...Plugged it all in and it worked like a charm. Build quality is really good for the price, I can't knock it...." Read more
"...The card is well made and sturdy. It has a metal bracket that fits into any PCIe x16/x8/x4 slot on the motherboard...." Read more
"...This little contraption does the job. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, it doesn't feel cheap at all...." Read more
Customers appreciate the speed of the adapter. They say it offers good data transfer rates, is quick to install, and performs on par or in excess of the onboard M.2 slots. The adapter allows for fast cloning and copying of files, improving desktop performance.
"...It recognizes it as a bootable drive and delivers fast transfer speeds via PCIe lanes...." Read more
"...This worked perfectly and the drive actually tested faster using this that it did natively in my gaming PC's M2 slot...." Read more
"...I used NTI Echo for cloning, fast cloning, fitted new drive into other system, booted up 1st time no problems, including 3 different email addresses..." Read more
"...Performance was good and once i correctly applied the thermal pads plus heatsink it kept the 980 1tb at about 50c when stressing it and idling at..." Read more
Customers appreciate the heat sink. They mention it keeps the SSD cool, and includes a thermal pad that depending on the M.2 drive that you use, can lower temperatures by several degrees. The construction is solid and an impressive heat sink is provided. However, some customers find it useful to have an indication as to which heat pads of different thicknesses will fit right.
"...everything aligns perfectly and the heat sink is decent. They include a thermal pad, which depending on the M.2 drive that you use, can vary the fit..." Read more
"...The heat sink has thermal pads that make good contact with the SSD surface. The card works flawlessly with my NVMe M.2 SSD...." Read more
"...and this enclosure makes it easier for me, whilst offering superb thermal performance. It's not all roses though!..." Read more
"This is a well-priced single PCIE to NVME adaptor with a heatsink and heatpads to ensure that the NVME chips reach the heatsink...." Read more
Customers appreciate the product's functionality. They find it useful, affordable, and a performance-based solution that is simple to install. Many consider it a great idea and recommend it for its functionality and value for money.
"This is a neat solution where you need to add an NVMe device to your system and have a spare PCIe slot. It is well constructed and easy to install...." Read more
"...Product seems very sturdy and is easy to install...." Read more
"...perfect adapter for anyone needing an affordable, permanant and performant solution!" Read more
"...Recommended for both functionality and value for money." Read more
Customers have different views on the fit of the adapter. Some find it a perfect fit, simple to install, and runs fast. Others mention it can be tight or loose in an X16 slot without attaching to the chassis backplane. The heat pads included with the adaptor provide the best fit between the drive and the heat sink.
"...it was a perfect fit, a great drive and runs lightening fast...." Read more
"...to include the full M.2 install instructions .. plus the M.2 recess doesn't fit completely into the recess on the metal bit ....." Read more
"...Yes it works, easy to fit as you just plug it in, but I was a little baffled, first off when you put in a nvme drive it says in the instructions to..." Read more
"Doesn't feel secure in the PCIe slot. Has a silly mounting mechanism for the SSD that requires the SSD card to be a specific thickness...." Read more
Customers find the screws on the electronic adapter to be small and difficult to work with. They mention that the screws are tightened too much by the factory and could damage the heat sink if handled improperly. Some customers also report that two of the 1.2mm tiny Philips head screws were cross-threaded and could not be removed.
"...my only grip is that the screws holding it together are miniscule!..." Read more
"...process, the standoff wasn't screwed on properly so the m.2 screw wouldn't tighten and just rotate the standoff...." Read more
"...The fixing screw for the drive is interesting...." Read more
"...when I took the screws off the housing for this item, the last screw threaded immediately and any further attempts to remove the screw chewed the..." Read more
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I can see there are some negative comments here from people who have had genuine issues. I can only assume that Sabrent have improved the design, as i was so impressed with the build quality.
Like all PC peripherals, you have to be aware of the added heat, and improve your case cooling if required. Personally, i have a gaming rig with some 5 Cooler Master MF140's plus a 360 water cooler for my CPU, so the added heat made zero difference for me. but it is something to bear in mind.
I was warned that using the empty slot would have a speed impact on my graphics card. This has not proven to be the case, as i still benchmark the same, except now i have 2 extra hard drives. giving my system 6 NVMe M.2's now. I did a lot of readin, and where performance does drop, the amount is negligable. Personnally, I am fortunate enough to have a very powerful Asus Rog Strix z790f motherboard. Which i think is the reason why I am not seeing a performance drop. So again, you need to be aware that for older boards, you might have a small drop in performance from your graphics card.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these adaptors to my family and friends, as they are a great way to use an unused PCIe slot.
Plugged it all in and it worked like a charm. Build quality is really good for the price, I can't knock it. It's given me double the storage at insane speeds for a fraction of the size.
This is well worth the money and for the storage on old PC's really helps prolong your PC life if you are holding on to old components.
The card is well made and sturdy. It has a metal bracket that fits into any PCIe x16/x8/x4 slot on the motherboard. It also has a screwdriver and screws included for securing the SSD on the card.
The card has a large aluminum heat sink that covers the entire SSD and helps dissipate heat effectively. The heat sink has thermal pads that make good contact with the SSD surface.
The card works flawlessly with my NVMe M.2 SSD. It recognizes it as a bootable drive and delivers fast transfer speeds via PCIe lanes. I did not notice any performance issues or compatibility problems.
The price is reasonable for such a high-quality product.
The only minor downside of this card is that it might block some adjacent slots on the motherboard due to its size. However, this is not a problem for me as I have enough free slots.
Overall, I would highly recommend this adapter card to anyone who wants to upgrade their PC with an NVMe M.2 SSD
Very easy to use, no drivers needed (with Windows 10 anyway)
Open it, using screwdriver supplied, fit NVMe ssd, put in spare (if you have 1) graphics card slot, start system & you just use for whatever you want.
I used it to clone a 256gb NVMe from a different system to a 1TB NVMe that was connected to my system by external USB adaptor.
I saved a chunk of money by using this as I'm using an A320 motherboard which only has 1 NVMe slot otherwise would of had to spend about £100 on a B550 M/B to have at least 2 NVMe slots.
Most cloning apps won't let you clone external to another external drive some, won't even let you clone to an external drive.
I used NTI Echo for cloning, fast cloning, fitted new drive into other system, booted up 1st time no problems, including 3 different email addresses setup in Outlook.
Very easy to use, no drivers needed (with Windows 10 anyway)
Open it, using screwdriver supplied, fit NVMe ssd, put in spare (if you have 1) graphics card slot, start system & you just use for whatever you want.
I used it to clone a 256gb NVMe from a different system to a 1TB NVMe that was connected to my system by external USB adaptor.
I saved a chunk of money by using this as I'm using an A320 motherboard which only has 1 NVMe slot otherwise would of had to spend about £100 on a B550 M/B to have at least 2 NVMe slots.
Most cloning apps won't let you clone external to another external drive some, won't even let you clone to an external drive.
I used NTI Echo for cloning, fast cloning, fitted new drive into other system, booted up 1st time no problems, including 3 different email addresses setup in Outlook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto justo lo lo que requeria
Reviewed in Mexico on 18 June 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Incorrect installation guide. Drive speed benchmarks are same in adapter as directly on motherboard
(Just realized the Amazon product photos show how to properly install this, as I described before. The included booklet is still wrong, which was what I was using only. Who would think to use the Amazon ad to do the install? So I guess use the Amazon pictures instead!)










