GLOTRENDS
SSD Compatibility:
- M.2 PCI-E NVMe SSD (Key M and Key B+M)
- M.2 PCI-E AHCI SSD (Key M)
- M.2 NGFF SATA SSD (Key B)
M.2 PCI-E 4.0 Speed Testing
- CPU: Intel I5-11400
- MB: ASUS H510M-F
- SSD: Samsung 980 PRO
- OS: Windows 10
M.2 PCI-E 4.0 SSD (incomplete):
- WD Black SN850
- Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus, Sabrent Rocket Q4
- Samsung 980 PRO
- Silicon Power US70, Plextor: M10P(GN), Transcend PCIe SSD 240S, Crucial P5 Plus, etc.
M.2 PCI-E 3.0 Speed Testing
- CPU: Intel I5-11400
- MB: ASUS H510M-F
- SSD: Samsung 970 EVO
- OS: Windows 10
M.2 PCI-E 3.0 SSD (incomplete):
- Samsung: 980/ 970 PRO/ 970 EVO Plus/ 970 EVO
- Intel Optane SSD P1600X Series , Intel SSD 6 Series
- Western Digital: WD_BLACK SN750 SE, WD Blue SN550, WD Green SN350
- Any M.2 PCI-E Key M SSD.
M.2 NGFF SATA Speed Testing
- CPU: Intel I5-11400
- MB: ASUS H510M-F
- SSD: Samsung 860 EVO
- OS: Windows 10
M.2 NGFF SATA SSD (incomplete):
- Samsung 860 EVO/850 EVO
- Crucial MX500/MX300
- WD Blue 3D NAND, etc
5°C- 20°C cooling effect M.2 heatsink
- Aluminum body
- Groove Design
- Weight: 0.28oz
- Size: 2.75*0.87*0.12 inch
Note: 5°C- 20°C cooling effect (Varies depending on the environment).
Thermal Pad
To conduct heat from M.2 SSD to M.2 heatsink, the thermal pad is put between M.2 SSD and M.2 Heatsink.
- Low viscosity
- Thermal conductivity
- Insulation
Note: Remove both sides of transparent films of the thermal pad before using.
Unique Dual Installation Solution
Metal clips + rubber bands for M.2 SSD installation. No need to worry about rubber bands material aging or SSD long time high-temperature operation.
Package Including:
- M.2 PCIe Adapter
- SSD Srew Nut
- Low Profile Bracket
- Screw Driver
- Regular Profile Bracket
- Thermal Pad
- M.2 Heatsink
- 2x Rubber Band
- 2 x Metal Clips
- SSD Cleaning Towel. 11. PC case screws. 12. SATA Cable.
Installation Steps:
- Clean SDD surface with the cleaning towel, No need to remove the label on SSD
- Tear off the transparent film on both sides of the thermal pad
- The thermal pad is placed on the SSD, and the heatsink is placed on the thermal pad
- Secure heatsink to SSD via metal clips and rubber bands
- Fix SSD on addon card with screw
- Connect SATA Port to MB SATA Port for NGFF SATA SSD operation
| Products | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use for | M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X4 | M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X1 | 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X8 | 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X4 | M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X4 + M.2 SATA SSD to SATA III | M.2 PCIe SSD to PCIe X4 + M.2 SATA SSD to SATA III |
| Fit for | M.2 PCIe SSD | M.2 PCIe SSD | 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD | 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD | M.2 PCIe SSD + M.2 NGFF SATA SSD | M.2 PCIe SSD + M.2 NGFF SATA SSD |
| Internal Interface | PCI-E X4 | PCI-E X1 | PCI-E X8 | PCI-E X4 | PCI-E X4 + SATA III | PCI-E X4 + SATA III |
| External Interface | M Key | M Key | 2 x M Key | 2 x M Key | M Key and B+M Key | M Key and B+M Key |
| Form Factor | 2230/2242/2260/2280 | 2230/2242/2260/2280 | 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 | 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 | 2230/2242/2260/2280 | 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 |
| Protocol | PCI-E 4.0/3.0/2.0 | PCI-E 4.0/3.0/2.0 | PCI-E 4.0/3.0/2.0 | PCI-E 3.0/2.0 | PCI-E 4.0/3.0/2.0 + SATA I/II/III | PCI-E 4.0/3.0/2.0 + SATA I/II/III |
| Installation | Regular and Low Profile | Regular and Low Profile | Regular and Low Profile | Regular and Low Profile | Regular and Low Profile | Regular Profile |
| Cooling Solution | 0.12" Heatsink | 0.4" Heatsink | Heatsink | Heatsink | 2 x 0.12" Heatsink | FAN |
| Accessories | M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw | M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw | 2 x M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw | 2 x M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw | 2 x M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw | 2 x M.2 Standoff and M.2 Screw |
Overall Review: This is a very inexpensive and easy way to add high-speed SSD drives to your computer. I was using a SATA SSD drive for Superior Drummer 3 library (500G+ of samples) and it was getting annoyingly slow loading big drum kits with lots of room mics. The PCIE NVME M.2 drive seems like 3 times faster loading time.