GLOTRENDS M.2 PCIe X1 Adapter - Review

GLOTRENDS M.2 PCIe X1 Adapter with M.2 Heatsink for M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSD (NVMe/AHCI Key M), PCIe X1/X4/X8/X16 Lane Installation, but Only PCIe X1 Bandwidth (PA09-X1-HS)

Are you running out of space for your M.2 PCIe SSD on your motherboard? Do you wish to have an extra M.2 slot without giving up your PCIe X16 graphics card lane? Well, GLOTRENDS has a solution for you with their M.2 PCIe X1 adapter (PA09-X1-HS). This adapter will not occupy your PCIe X16 lane and can easily be installed on a PCIe X1 lane.

Although this adapter gives you the ability to add an extra M.2 slot, it only supports PCIe X1 bandwidth, not PCIe X4 bandwidth, which may be a downside for some users. Nonetheless, this adapter is compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0/2.0 M.2 PCIe SSD such as Samsung 980, Pro WD Black SN850, Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus, Sabrent Rocket Q4, Crucial P5 Plus, Samsung 980/970 PRO/970 EVO Plus/970 EVO, and more.

If you wish to use this M.2 PCIe SSD as your boot drive, you will need to reinstall your operating system and set up your BIOS/UEFI to boot from the M.2 PCIe SSD. However, some older motherboards may not support OS booting from M.2 PCIe SSD, and Windows 7 may not support it as well. In such cases, the M.2 PCIe SSD can be used as a storage disk.

This adapter is also widely compatible with different operating systems such as Windows 11/10/8, Linux, and Mac OS, making it a perfect addition for gamers, content creators, and those who need more storage space. However, it is essential to keep in mind that Windows 7 does not have the native NVMe driver required to support M.2 PCIe SSDs.

Since heat is a significant factor that can affect the performance of M.2 PCIe SSDs, GLOTRENDS has included an M.2 heatsink with this adapter. This heatsink can effectively lower the temperature of your M.2 PCIe SSD by 10°C-30°C, ensuring that it maintains optimal performance levels.

As a reviewer, I would highly recommend the GLOTRENDS M.2 PCIe X1 Adapter with M.2 Heatsink for M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 SSD (NVMe/AHCI Key M) for those who are looking to expand their storage space without having to sacrifice their PCIe X16 graphics card lane. However, keep in mind that this adapter only supports PCIe X1 bandwidth, so it may not be suitable for those who require faster transfer speeds.

Overall, this adapter has received 4.3 out of 5 stars from 36 reviews, making it a reliable and effective addition to any system that requires extra storage space. Just remember to initialize and format your brand new M.2 PCIe SSD before using it, and you'll be good to go!

GLOTRENDS M.2 PCIe X1 Adapter

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