ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Card V2 PCIe 3.0 Expansion Card

Overview

The ASUS HYPER M.2 X16 CARD V2 is a PCIe expansion card designed to transform a single PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8 slot into a high-speed storage hub. It supports up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs, delivering an aggregate bandwidth of up to 128 Gbps. This card is ideal for users who need to expand storage capacity and speed without using additional motherboard connectors, making it a strong choice for professionals handling large files or gamers seeking faster load times.

Key features

• Supports installation of up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs, enabling high-capacity and high-speed storage expansion.
• Compatible with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) and AMD Ryzen Threadripper NVMe RAID configurations for flexible RAID setups.
• Delivers up to 14 W of dedicated power to each drive, ensuring stable operation of high-endurance SSDs.
• Equipped with a large heatsink and integrated blower fan to maintain optimal temperatures and prevent thermal throttling during intensive workloads.
• Easy installation with no extra cables required, simplifying setup and reducing clutter inside the system.

Key specs

• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16 (also compatible with x8 slots)
• Storage support: Up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs
• Aggregate bandwidth: Up to 128 Gbps
• Power delivery: Up to 14 W per drive
• Cooling: Large heatsink with integrated blower fan

Connectivity and compatibility

This expansion card fits into any available PCIe 3.0 x16 or x8 slot on compatible motherboards, making it versatile for a range of desktop and workstation builds. It works seamlessly with Intel systems supporting Virtual RAID on CPU and AMD Ryzen Threadripper platforms, allowing users to create bootable RAID arrays or add fast scratch storage without sacrificing other motherboard ports.

Performance and reliability

By consolidating four NVMe SSDs on a single card, this solution offers a significant boost in storage throughput, ideal for demanding tasks such as 4K or 8K video editing, large-scale data transfers, and gaming. The dedicated power circuitry and active cooling system ensure consistent performance and longevity of the drives, even under heavy workloads.

Ideal uses and environments

The ASUS Hyper M.2 x16 Card V2 fits well in professional editing suites, engineering workstations, and gaming rigs where high-speed storage and large capacity are essential. It is particularly useful for users who want to maximize storage bandwidth without adding complexity to their system wiring or sacrificing motherboard expansion slots.