
Top rated Storage controllers
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1. Icy Box IB-PCI208-HS
Space for performance
Do you need free storage space and want to move your data at a high transfer rate at the same time? Then use this PCIe expansion card and place it conveniently and perfectly integrated in a free PCIe slot on your PC. With PCIe 4.0 and up to 64 Gbit/s, your data will travel super-fast.
Ignite the data turbo
If you want to give your M.2 SSD a turbo boost, then connect it to the super-fast PCIe 4.0 expansion card. This enables data transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbit/s - waiting is a thing of the past.
Always stays cool
The SSD always stays cool, even under the highest loads. The large, solid aluminium heat sink in an innovative cooling fin design ensures sufficient heat dissipation to keep the SSD stable and powerful. In addition, the expansion card is supplied with thermal pads that are attached to the M.2 card.
Highly customisable
The perfect carrier for your M.2 SSD is called IB-PCI208-HS. In the variants with a full or half-profile slot bracket, it can be perfectly integrated into a free slot in your PC. The built-in M.2 NVMe is connected via an M-key socket.
Pro
- Large heat sink
- Simple installation of the SSD
- Good quality
Contra
- Does not work for me
- You have to screw EVERYTHING together

2. ASUS Hyper M.2 X16 Card
The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 V2 card features four M.2 slots, allowing you to expand your system with powerful SSD storage. The card is designed for the latest generation of NVMe drives and includes an improved power supply with up to 14 W per drive, as well as a large heatsink and an active fan to ensure that the drives remain cool for optimal performance.
Pro
- Recognised immediately
- Good quality
- VROC function
Contra
- ONLY NVME NO SATA SSDS!
- Description does not clearly indicate that PCI-e bifurcation should be supported
- Not fully usable with all MB

3. Delock PCI Express card
This PCI Express card from Delock expands your PC with two M.2 NGFF slots. You can connect up to two M.2 NGFF modules in the 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242, or 2230 format to the card. Depending on whether you have SATA or USB-based modules, you will need to connect either the SATA ports or the USB port to your motherboard.

4. Delock PCI Express card
This PCI Express card from Delock expands your PC with an M.2 NGFF slot. You can connect an M.2 NGFF SSD in 2280, 2260, and 2242 formats to this slot.
Highlights:
- Expands your PC with an M.2 NGFF slot (SSD)
- Space for an SSD even without a free SATA port
- Requires a free PCIe x4 slot
- Supports double-sided modules
- Maximum component height of 1.5 mm
- OS independent, no driver installation required
- Low profile slot bracket included, making it suitable for both standard and low profile PC cases
Key Features:
- Color: Green
- Second Color: Silver
- Product Type: Adapter
Technical Description:
- Supports M.2 NGFF modules in 2280, 2260, and 2242 formats with Key M or Key B+M based on PCIe
- Supports NVM Express (NVMe)
- 1 x 67 Pin M.2 NGFF Key M Slot
- 1 x PCI Express x4, V3.0
- 1 x LED Pin Header
Package Contents:
- PCI Express card
- Low profile bracket for PCs with low profile cases
- 1 x Mounting screw
- User manual.
Pro
- Easy to install
- Simple installation
- Easy to handle
Contra
- Didn't have a screw with the used version
- Simple website
- No Windows 7 support

5. Axagon PCEM2-N
With the PCEM2-N, AXAGON offers an internal adapter that connects an NVMe M.2 SSD to the PC via a PCI-Express slot. This is particularly useful when the motherboard does not have a suitable M.2 slot or when those slots are already occupied. The adapter allows the use of single-sided and double-sided M.2 SSDs in x16, x8, and x4 PCIe 3.0 slots.
The PCI-Express bus powers the PCEM2-N directly, eliminating the need for an external power source. Thermal pads and copper ventilation openings help dissipate the heat generated by the M.2 SSDs under load. Two LED indicators provide information on the connection status and data transfer activity.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 105 x 8 x 49 mm (W x H x D)
- Input:
- Interface: PCI-Express 3.0
- Number of lanes: 4-Lane (x4)
- Speed (PCI-Express 3.0): 8 GB/s (bidirectional)
- Compatibility: PCI-Express 1.0a / 1.1 / 2.0 / 2.1 / 3.0
- PCIe Slot: x4 / x8 / x16
- Output:
- Interface: M.2 NVMe (PCI-Express)
- Connector: 75-pin M.2 M-Key or B+M-Key
- Compatibility: all M.2 NVMe SSDs (M-Key)
- Supported sizes:
- 2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230
- Height: single-sided / double-sided M.2 SSDs
- Max. disk capacity: no limit
- Compatibility:
- MS Windows: 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 (all 32- and 64-bit versions)
- MS Windows Server: 2016 / 2012 / 2008 R2 (all 32- and 64-bit versions)
- Linux: Kernel 2.6.31 and higher
- Package contents:
- 1x PCI-Express adapter with standard bracket
- Low-profile bracket
- 2x thermal pads
- Mounting materials and screwdriver
- Installation manual.
Pro
- Easy assembly
- Plug and play

6. Delock SATA controller PCI-Ex4 - 5x SATA3 internal
The PCI Express card from Delock expands your PC with five internal SATA ports. Various devices such as SSDs, hard drives, and DVD drives can be connected to this card.
Connectors:
- Internal: 5 x SATA 6 Gb/s 7 pin connector
- 1 x PCI Express x4, V3.0
Chipset: JMicron JMB585
5 x LED display
Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Supports S.M.A.R.T
Supports TRIM
Supports DevSleep
Hot Swap
Bootable
System requirements:
- Linux kernel 3.3 or higher
- Windows 8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64
- PC with a free PCI Express x4 / x8 / x16 / x32 slot
Package contents:
- PCI Express card
- Low profile bezel
- 5 x SATA cable, length approx. 35 cm
- Instruction manual.
Pro
- well suited for Linux
- Data throughput is good

7. Delock PCI Express x1 to M.2 Key M Adapter
This Delock adapter allows you to connect an M.2 SSD in 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 formats. Data transfer occurs directly via the PCI Express slot.
Ideal Testing Equipment
Due to the PCIe connector and the direct installation of the SSD on the board without a housing, the Delock adapter can be excellently used as testing equipment.
Specifications
- Connections:
1 x PCI Express x1, V4.0
1 x 67 Pin M.2 Key M Slot
- Supports M.2 modules in 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 formats with Key M or Key B+M based on PCIe (NVMe)
- Maximum height of components on the module: 1.5 mm, use of double-sided populated modules possible
- Supports NVM Express (NVMe)
- 2 x LED indicators for power and activity
- Bootable
- Dimensions (LxWxH): approx. 100 x 24 x 6 mm
- Plug & Play
System Requirements
- Linux Kernel 4.6.4 or higher
- Windows 8.1/8.1-64/10/10-64/11
- PC with a free PCI Express slot
Package Contents
- M.2 Adapter
- 1 x Thermal pad
- M.2 mounting materials
- Screwdriver
- User manual.
Pro
- For old motherboards without m.2 slot
- 2 heat conducting pads
- With screwdriver

8. Icy Box IB-PCI209
The IB-PCI209 is a 2x M.2 to PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA III converter card. With this PCI bracket you can connect two M.2 cards via a PCI-express slot and SATA III. The cards are easy to mount thanks to pre-punched holes. Install the IB-PCI209, insert the M.2 cards and you're already racing through your files with up to 39 Gbit/s (PCIe) or 6 Gbit/s (SATA III).
The little ones are the fastest
The IB-PCI209 converts 2x M.2 SSD to PCIe x4 and SATA III and allows the connection of the fast and very compact M.2 cards to an existing system. The PCI bracket also provides a firm grip in the corresponding mounting bays.
Fits a lot
The IB-PCI209 holds cards in the sizes 22x42/60/80 mm, regardless of the operating system used. The power is supplied via PCIe host connector.
Quick installation
The cards are easy to assemble thanks to pre-punched holes. Then just plug it in and you can race through your files at up to 39 Gbps.
Pro
- Favourable price
- Assembly kit – easy to use with a bit of thought
- Read/write speeds increased tenfold compared to SATA SSDs
Contra
- Faulty M.2 connector for SATA
- No screws
- It just takes up a slot

9. Ugreen CM465
Ugreen CM465 PCIe 4.0 x16 to M.2 NVMe Adapter - Accelerate your computer and increase its performance. With the Ugreen CM465 adapter, you can install an M.2 NVMe SSD. It is also characterised by its robust design and efficient heat dissipation. The adapter complies with PCIE 4.0 standards and is compatible with M.2 NVMe drives. As a result, it can offer transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbit/s, which translates into very fast reading and saving of data. In practice, this means you can transfer 1 GB of files in just around 0.7 seconds. Enjoy smooth operation and don't waste time waiting.

10. Savio Adapter AK-41 interface card/adapter M.2
If you are passionate about IT and electronics, want to stay up to date with technology, and don't want to miss even the tiniest details, purchase the PCI Card SSD M.2 Savio Adapter AK-41.
Connections:
- PCI Express 3.0
- M.2
- PCIe
Data transfer: 5 Gbit/s
Features: Plug and Play.
