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Green PCB adapter card with M.2 slot and PCIe x16 gold fingers

RIITOP

RIITOP NVTPCE16XB M.2 NVMe to PCIe 3.0 x16 adapter card

SKU CH-60WQ-9GEAT

Converts an M-key NVMe SSD to a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with 32Gbps bandwidth, supports 2280/2260/2242/2230 mm sizes, no drivers needed

  • External USB portsPCI Express
  • Product typeController Card
  • Compatible withSupports 2280/2260/2242/2230 mm M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD
  • DetailsCompatible with: Apply to 2280/2260/2242/2230 mm M.2 PCI-e N
  • Key featuresConverts one M.2 (M Key) NVMe to PCIe 3.0 16x interface (PCI
  • Product dimensions105.0 (L) × 44.0 (W) × 11.0 (H) mm / 4.13 × 1.73 × 0.43 in

Model PCI Express 2

  • Add NVMe storage via PCIe 3.0 x16 slot
  • Fits 2230 2242 2260 2280 M-key drives
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 delivers 32 Gbps bandwidth
  • Works in x4 x8 x16 slots backward compatible
  • No driver needed for Windows Mac Linux

M-Key NVMe adapter for desktop PCs

This RIITOP NVTPCE16XB adapter converts a single M-Key M.2 NVMe solid-state drive to a PCIe 3.0 x16 add-in card. It targets desktop owners whose motherboards lack an M.2 slot but have a free PCI Express expansion slot. The card accepts 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 form-factor drives and works with Windows, macOS and Linux without extra drivers.

Passive PCB with x4/x8/x16 slot flexibility

The board measures 105.0 by 44.0 by 11.0 millimetres and weighs 20 grams. A standard PCIe edge connector lets it seat in x4, x8 or x16 slots, running at 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0 speeds depending on the motherboard. No external power cable or active cooling is required; the drive draws power directly from the slot. Only M-Key NVMe modules are supported — SATA-based B-Key or B+M-Key drives will not function.

Adds NVMe storage to older desktops

The adapter upgrades systems that have spare PCIe lanes but no native M.2 connector, letting owners reuse compatible NVMe drives such as Samsung 950 Pro, 960 EVO or Intel 600P series. Boot support depends on the motherboard firmware; some older boards cannot start from an NVMe device. Bandwidth drops to 16 Gbps in a PCIe 2.0 slot and lower in 1.0, so the performance gain is worthwhile when the platform provides at least PCIe 2.0 x4 electrical connectivity.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Model nameNVTPCE16XB (M.2 NVMe to PCIe Adapter, RIITOP NVMe to PCIe x4 x8 x16 Adapter Card Converter, Compatible with M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD 2280/2260/2242/2230 mm)
Product typeController Card
Ports & slots
External USB portsPCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensions105.0 (L) × 44.0 (W) × 11.0 (H) mm / 4.13 × 1.73 × 0.43 in
Product weight20g / 0.04 lb
Compatibility
Compatible withSupports 2280/2260/2242/2230 mm M-Key M.2 NVMe SSD
In the box
In the box1x NVMe to PCIe Adapter Card.

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Questions about this item

Does the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface on this card run the NVMe drive at x4 or x16 speed?

The adapter converts the M.2 NVMe drive to a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical link, delivering 32Gbps bandwidth; the x16 connector is physical only.

What M.2 lengths and keying does the NVTPCE16XB accept?

It fits M-key NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors; SATA-based B-key or B+M-key drives are not supported.

Which motherboard slot do I use and what BIOS setting often gets missed?

Install in any PCIe 3.0/2.0/1.0 x4, x8 or x16 slot; enable UEFI boot mode so the board can detect and boot from the NVMe drive.

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