Pros: easy installation low cost decent performance actually an Nvidia card under the Gigabyte brand

Cons: latest driver appears to be from 2022

Overall Review: This was the last piece of the puzzle for my Windows 11 build. Needed a card whose drivers meet the Secure boot feature, as I had gotten an error related to Graphics Output Protocol with my prior video card. Once I installed this, PC Heath Check allowed my upgrade to continue. For the price this more than meets my needs; works well with my widescreen monitor, and allows me to use the built-in speakers, and get rid of the desktop speakers I have used for years.

Pros: This device does has a feature where the registered MAC address of a fiber provider router can be spoofed, which allowed me to replace that device. It also has some security features that are helpful. It has an app for management via a smartphone. In theory it provides 1 GB throughput. It does provide 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, which allows IoT devices to connect (some of mine can only use the 2.4 network).

Cons: I have found that I have to frequently reboot the device, due to poor throughput. This is most often seen on my low-end smart TV frequently buffering to the point of usability. I have scheduled a nighty reboot, which seems to help.

Overall Review: I has a decent feature set for the price; some other desirable features are only available on their higher-end models. If the throughput issues were resolved I would rate it with 4 eggs.

Cons: I was a little disappointed to discover that there is no integrated video support, so an added video card will be required.

Overall Review: A good processor, in the mid-range. As noted above, make sure to have an option for video, as there is no support for integrated graphics. Otherwise, fine.

Pros: Download the free Acronis True Image for Western Digital which will allow cloning the drive. It also has backup and system protection features, which provide ongoing protection (5 year free license). With a USB enclosure, one can perform the cloning operation, and then swap the drives. Very nice!

Overall Review: I bought two of these to upgrade the basic storage capacity of a laptop and my PC. Both had 256 GB system drives, which over time becomes a limitation. Using the free license for Acronis made the swap operation very straightforward. In the case of my PC I swapped a 2.5 inch SSD to this M.2 format, but the basic process is the same (clone the drive and swap). Some changes in the BIOS were needed to use the new drive as the system drive. Make sure the motherboard supports the PCIe Gen 4 (most systems from the last 5 years should) to take full advantage of the speed increase if upgrading from gen 3 --> gen 4.

Overall Review: I would recommend this for anyone that needs to add USB-C ports to a PC that does not have them. This adds two Super Speed A type ports and two USB-C ports for charging or for data transfer. Make sure that your motherboard will support the connect to the 20 pin type E connector. Mine did not, nor did it have the 19 pin USB 3 connector, so I needed both an adapter (PCIe) and then the 19 pin to type E adapter, but after some false starts, it works. That was a learning that hopefully will help others who are considering buying this. Data transfer was very fast to my USB-C external drive for backup.

Pros: Easy installation (this is PCIe X1). I got this adapter because my motherboard lacked a 19/20 pin USB 3 connector. My MSI motherboard only had an available X1 port, but this added a 19 pin connector, and with the use of an adapter, I now have USB 3.0 Super Speed A and USB-C ports, using a front panel header that I added.

Cons: Upon opening the package I noted that a capacitor was tilted, and may not have been connected correctly, but as the card has two 19 pin connectors, I just used the other one.

Overall Review: I can state that it is functional, but possible flimsy construction makes it suspect. For the price, I can recommend it.