ASUS has launched the HyperM.2x16Gen5 expansion card on its official website, which is an iterative product of the original HyperM.2x16Gen4 expansion card. It has doubled the bandwidth and can reach 512Gbps.According to reports,HyperM.2x16Gen5 expansion card can install four PCIe5.0SSDs, supports products with M.22242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 specifications. These M.2 slots are equipped with Q-Latch convenient buckles to facilitate user installation and removal.
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At the same time, this expansion card supports the RAID function of different platforms, allowing four SSDs to form a RAID array.ASUS is equipped with a two-phase power supply and a 6-Pin external power supply interface on the expansion card to provide sufficient power.
heat dissipation part,The HyperM.2x16Gen5 expansion card is also equipped with a large-area radiator and fan to achieve full-coverage active cooling, which can effectively reduce the operating temperature of M.2SSD, achieve unrestricted transmission speed and enhance reliability., the additional fan cable can also be connected to the motherboard's case fan socket, allowing the motherboard to control and adjust the fan speed.
However, there are a few things that users need to pay attention to. For example, M.2 SSD support will vary according to different processors, the motherboard must support PCIe channel splitting, and Intel platforms can only use two of the four M.2 slots for the time being. In addition, ASUS also recommends that users upgrade their motherboard BIOS to the latest version.
In terms of price, the HyperM.2x16Gen5 expansion card is priced at US$79.99 (approximately RMB 584).