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Green circuit board with gold PCIe edge connector and silver M.2 slot, includes low-profile metal bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK M.2 NVMe to PCIe 3.1 Gen3 Adapter Card Low Profile Bracket 2230-22110

SKU CH-245R-G8BVK

Adds an M.2 NVMe SSD to a PCIe 3.1 slot, supporting 2230 to 22110 sizes with a low-profile bracket

  • Adds NVMe storage via PCIe 3.1 Gen3 X8/X16 slot
  • Fits five M.2 lengths from 2230 to 22110
  • Low-profile bracket suits slim and standard cases
  • Reliable circuit keeps SSD at full speed
  • Quick install upgrades desktops and workstations

M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.1 adapter for desktops

This card converts an M-Key NVMe SSD into a PCIe 3.1 Gen3 device that fits X8 and X16 slots. It accepts drive lengths of 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110. A low profile bracket is included for slim or standard cases. Builders wanting fast local storage without a native M.2 slot can use it.

Sustained signal stability at full NVMe speed

The circuit design maintains steady throughput during long transfers and heavy workloads. It delivers the full rated speed of the installed SSD without throttling from the adapter. Users running databases, video editing or large file copies will see consistent performance. It does not add cooling, so very hot drives may still need airflow.

Simple installation with one bracket choice

Mount the SSD, secure it with the supplied screw, attach the low profile bracket and insert the card into a free PCIe X8 or X16 slot. No drivers are required on modern operating systems. The only common issue is forgetting to enable the PCIe slot in BIOS or using a slot wired for fewer lanes than the card expects.

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Price $62.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the adapter card add noticeable heat or fan noise when the NVMe SSD runs continuously in a PCIe 3.1 slot?

The card itself has no active cooling, so it adds no fan noise; the SSD's own thermal output is unchanged and is managed by the system's existing airflow.

What must the system already provide for this card to function — specific slot type, keying or bracket clearance?

A free PCIe 3.1 x8 or x16 slot and either a full-height or low-profile bracket opening; the M.2 SSD must be M-keyed NVMe in 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 length.

Will an older PCIe 2.0 motherboard still let the NVMe SSD operate, and at what speed?

Yes — the card fits PCIe 2.0 x8 or x16 slots, and the SSD will run at PCIe 2.0 speeds instead of its native PCIe 3.1 rate.

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