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product_id: 251213872
title: "NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink (EC-PCIE)"
brand: "sabrent"
price: "KSh6987"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sabrent"
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region: Kenya
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# PCIe x4 lanes for blazing speed Includes screws & screwdriver for easy install Aluminum heat sink for optimal cooling NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink (EC-PCIE)

**Brand:** sabrent
**Price:** KSh6987
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your rig, outrun the rest!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink (EC-PCIE) by sabrent
- **How much does it cost?** KSh6987 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sabrent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sabrent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Thermal Mastery:** Aluminum heat sink keeps your SSD cool under pressure, ensuring sustained peak performance.
- • **Blazing PCIe x4 Speed:** Unlock NVMe SSD performance with full PCIe x4 bandwidth for lightning-fast data transfer.
- • **Legacy System Revival:** Breathe new life into older workstations and desktops with modern NVMe speeds via PCIe x16/x8/x4 slots.
- • **Effortless Installation:** Comes with screws and screwdriver included—get your upgrade done without hunting for tools.
- • **Universal M.2 Compatibility:** Supports 2230/2242/2260/2280 M-Key NVMe SSDs, fitting a wide range of high-performance drives.

## Overview

The Sabrent NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card (EC-PCIE) is a versatile adapter designed to convert M-Key NVMe SSDs into blazing-fast PCIe storage solutions. Featuring support for multiple M.2 sizes, a robust aluminum heat sink for thermal management, and included installation tools, it empowers professionals to supercharge legacy systems or build cutting-edge rigs with ease.

## Description

Buy Sabrent NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink (EC-PCIE) online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Works well - Works well in my old HP Z440 workstation and i used it with Kingston 1TB NVMe storage. The speed was 3000 MB which is very good for an old workstation. The person who i do maintenance to my pc could make it as a C- drive and installed windows on it normally.
Review: Great product - Great product with amazing performance. I am super happy! And you know what, after some research in internet, it started to work on my Optiplex 990! I know that u won’t believe it. Of course with some bios change; but it did work.

## Features

- Screws & Screwdriver Included.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B084GDY2PW |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,985 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #274 in Hard Drive Accessories |
| Brand | SABRENT |
| Color | M.2 PCIe Card + Heatsink |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,887) |
| Date First Available | 1 January 2024 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
| Hardware Platform | Sata |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
| Item model number | EC-PCIE |
| Manufacturer | SABRENT |
| Operating System | Linux, Windows 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 5.08 x 1.27 cm; 80 g |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** M.2 PCIe Card + Heatsink
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connector type:** PCIe x16
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 10.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 centimeters
- **Specific uses for product:** Improving computer storage

## Images

![NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe X16/X8/X4 Card with aluminum heat sink (EC-PCIE) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lajm3cFtL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the nvme m.2 ssd to pcie x16/x8/x4 card support 4.0 speeds, or 3.0 only?**
A: Everyone is falling over themselves to give you the wrong answer. Two of these comments are referring to the hero vii and not the hero viii which the dark hero OP has is based on.

His board has 3 x16 slots, the top 2 to the CPU can either be configured for a single slot at 16 lanes, or x8 on both. The CPU only has 24 lanes total, and 4 go to the chipset 4 to the m.2 slot1.

Chipset works like a switch providing 16 more lanes are higher latency 
The 3rd slot is x4 wired pcie 4.0 to the chipset. 

So yes, he should be capable of 4.0 speeds if this adapter supported it. That he can't suggests he either used too many of the 16 lanes his chipset provides or this card can't provide 4.0 passthrough.

**Q: In re: to the sabrent nvme m.2 ssd to pcie x16/x8/x4 card with aluminum heat sink. why does paperwork that comes with the card says for x16 slot only?**
A: The physical form factor is for a 16x "slot" with the retaining tab/clip. This should provide adequate physical support since it does not use a bracket for the card slot. Depending on the mainboard/motherboard, Installing it in an 8x or 4x slot connector may not align properly or provide sufficient support.  Not all physical 16x slots are actually wired to support sixteen (16) PCIe lanes.  The same is true of smaller slots.  To get the full performance, the slot must support or be "wired" for at least four (4) logical lanes.  For instance I have it installed in a physical 16x slot that is only "wired" for four (4) lanes, which in this case happens to be the perfectly matched scenario.

**Q: Does this device require pcie lane bifurcation on the motherboard, or is it handled on the card itself?**
A: That is handled by the card itself. It has an ASMedia PCIe switch built in for broad compatibility.

**Q: With all slots populated, do the drives run at pcie 3.0 x1 speeds?**
A: Each drive can be independently accessed with up to PCIe 3.0 x2 lanes per M.2 slot.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well
*by M***D on 21 October 2025*

Works well in my old HP Z440 workstation and i used it with Kingston 1TB NVMe storage. The speed was 3000 MB which is very good for an old workstation. The person who i do maintenance to my pc could make it as a C- drive and installed windows on it normally.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by S***L on 15 April 2023*

Great product with amazing performance. I am super happy! And you know what, after some research in internet, it started to work on my Optiplex 990! I know that u won’t believe it. Of course with some bios change; but it did work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***Y on 31 March 2025*

منتج ممتاز و سريع في نقل و سهل فك و تركيب فقط كبسة زر انصح به

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*