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Green vertical M-key NVME to PCI-E 3.0 adapter with 18-20cm extension cable

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Vszerda M-Key NVME to PCI-E 3.0 Adapter with Cable

SKU CH-RFKY-G8STG

Connects an M-key M.2 NVME SSD to a PCI-E 3.0 x1 slot via an 18-20 cm extension cable, supporting 2230 to 2280 form factors without driver installation

  • Conductor typeCopper
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product colorGreen 1x
  • DetailsCopper, Green 1x, 1
  • Connects M-key M.2 SSDs to PCI-E 3.0 x1 slots
  • Supports 2230 2242 2260 2280 form factors
  • 18-20cm extension cable enables flexible mounting
  • Driver-free operation transparent to Windows 10 or later
  • Requires Z97 or newer motherboard for compatibility

M-Key NVME Adapter with PCI-E 3.0 Cable

This adapter converts an M-key M.2 NVME or AHCI SSD to a PCI-E 3.0 x1 slot using an 18-20cm extension cable. It supports 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. The device operates transparently without drivers and requires a Z97 or later motherboard with Windows 10 or later.

Sustained Operation on PCI-E 3.0 x1

The adapter maintains the original speed and properties of the installed SSD through a passive copper conductor. Performance under sustained load is limited by the PCI-E 3.0 x1 bandwidth ceiling rather than the adapter itself. No active cooling or additional power is introduced by the cable assembly.

Upgrade Path from Direct M.2 Slots

This product replaces a direct motherboard M.2 connection when that slot is occupied, damaged or electrically incompatible with the drive type. The jump is worth it when adding a second NVME drive to a platform lacking a spare M.2 socket. It does not suit builders needing PCI-E x4 throughput or RAID boot support.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Product colorGreen 1x
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Does the adapter generate extra heat or noise when the NVME SSD runs continuously?

The adapter is a passive copper board with no active cooling, so it adds no fan noise and negligible heat beyond the SSD itself.

What motherboard and operating system are required to boot from an M.2 NVME drive on this adapter?

You need a Z97 or newer motherboard with a free PCI-E 3.0 x1 slot and Windows 10 or later; no extra drivers are required.

Will a 2280 M-key NVME SSD fit and work at full PCI-E 3.0 x1 speed on this adapter?

Yes, the vertical M-key slot accepts 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 cards and the 18-20 cm cable carries a full PCI-E 3.0 x1 link transparently.

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