Simplecom EC415B NVMe M.2 SSD to PCIe Expansion Card enables users to add a high-speed NVMe M.2 SSD to their desktop PC via an available PCIe slot (x4, x8, or x16). Ideal for motherboards lacking M.2 slots, this adapter supports M.2 sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 with M-key configuration exclusively for NVMe drives.

This expansion card features an aluminium heatsink paired with a silicone thermal pad to effectively dissipate heat generated by high-performance NVMe SSDs, ensuring stable and efficient operation. It leverages the PCIe slot for power, eliminating the need for any additional power connections.

Key Advantages:

• Adds an NVMe M.2 slot via physical PCIe x4/x8/x16 slots with logical PCIe x4 interface


• Compatible with common NVMe SSD lengths: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280


• Supports PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth up to 7.8 Gbps for fast data transfer


• Aluminum heatsink and thermal pad included for enhanced thermal management


• Plug and play with Windows 8 and later operating systems

• Supports NVMe protocol only; SATA M.2 SSDs are not compatible


• Requires motherboard/BIOS with NVMe support on PCIe for OS boot functionality


• Best used on Intel 9-series or newer chipset motherboards for boot support


• Installation package includes expansion card, heatsink with thermal pad, and mounting screws