SilverStone has introduced a new product for expanding storage options in computers—the ECM40 PCIe 4.0 x16 to 4x M.2 NVMe SSD adapter card. This new adapter card allows users to install up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs, which are storage devices that connect directly to the motherboard. The card supports different sizes of M.2 SSDs, including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors, offering flexibility for various types of SSDs.

The ECM40 comes in a compact design that takes up a single slot in a computer case, measuring 147.74 x 181 x 21.59 mm. One of its key features is the active cooling system. The card includes a 40 mm fan with a dual ball bearing, which spins at 7000 RPM to keep the SSDs cool during use. The fan is designed to help prevent overheating, which can slow down the performance of the SSDs. There is also a power switch that lets users turn the fan on and off as needed.

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Additionally, the card has an LED indicator that shows the operational status of the SSDs. The LED has two modes to display different information based on signals from the motherboard and SSD. The top cover of the card is made of aluminium, which helps to dissipate heat, acting like a radiator to further cool down the SSDs. Thermal pads are also included to improve heat transfer.

When it comes to performance, the ECM40 is capable of achieving impressive speeds. According to SilverStone, the card can provide read speeds up to 7,351 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,845 MB/s. These speeds were measured using Kingston Fury 2T SSDs in a system built with an ASRock X570 Pro4 motherboard, an AMD R9 5900X CPU, and Micron Crucial DDR4 memory. To reach these speeds, the motherboard or add-on card must support PCIe bifurcation, which allows the x16 or x8 PCIe slot to be split into smaller configurations like 4×4 or 4×2.

At the moment, there is no information available about the pricing of the SilverStone ECM40. However, this product is expected to be a useful addition for users who need more storage capacity and want to ensure that their SSDs stay cool and perform efficiently.