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Green circuit board adapter with silver M.2 slot, black cooling fan, and LED switch on PCIe bracket

Fervit

Fervit M.2 M-Key NVME to PCIe x4 Adapter with Fan and LED Switch

SKU CH-85GK-NPZ9E

Mounts M.2 M-Key NVME SSDs (2242, 2260, 2280) in PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots with a built-in fan and LED switch

  • Use standard M.2 M-Key NVME SSDs in desktop PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots with 4X speed support
  • Fits 2242, 2260, and 2280 M.2 card dimensions for flexible installation
  • Works exclusively with M.2 Socket 3 PCI-e-based M Key SSDs, not SATA bus B Key drives
  • Integrated cooling fan provides active heat dissipation to maintain SSD performance
  • LED power switch turns lighting off to avoid distracting brightness during night use

M.2 M-Key NVMe to PCIe x4 Adapter

This adapter lets you install a standard M.2 M-Key NVMe SSD into any desktop PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot. It accepts 2242, 2260 and 2280 card lengths. Only PCIe-based Socket 3 M-Key drives are supported; M.2 SATA B-Key SSDs will not work.

Installation notes and common pitfalls

The board plugs directly into a motherboard PCIe slot and the SSD secures with a single screw. No drivers are required for the adapter itself. Builders often mistakenly try to use B-Key SATA drives, which are electrically incompatible and will not be detected.

Sustained-load thermal behaviour

An integrated cooling fan actively removes heat from the SSD during prolonged transfers, keeping temperatures lower than a passive riser would. A dedicated LED switch turns the lighting off completely, eliminating glow during overnight workloads without affecting the fan.

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Price $46.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the adapter is running at PCIe x4 speed after installation?

Check the link width in your motherboard BIOS or use a system information tool in the OS to verify the SSD negotiates a PCIe x4 connection.

What comes with the adapter and do I need to buy a mounting screw separately?

The package includes the PCIe x4 adapter board with integrated fan and LED switch; a mounting screw for the M.2 SSD is typically required and not included.

Which M.2 lengths are supported and how do I pick the right one for my drive?

The board supports 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors; match the length printed on your M.2 M-Key NVME SSD to the corresponding standoff position.

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