Review on 💻 Dual M.2 PCIE Adapter with Advanced Heat Sink Solution for SATA and NVMe SSD – Expand Your PC's Storage Capabilities by Nathan Jones

Overview of dual M.2 PCIE to SATA or PCIE NVMe SSD adapters sold by Yateng currently available at https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JKH5VTL. I had to contact Yateng and accommodate the different time zones and International Date Line found them extremely responsive and helpful. I had to use an adapter to allow the NVMe 2242 SSD as my motherboard was designed exclusively for the 2280 SSD (larger length). I based my decision on this drive because the SSD was M+B keyed and it can be difficult to find adapters that accept B or M+B keyed drives. Most adapters only seem to be M- to be key. Also thought I might have a cooling option just in case. I had to contact the SSD manufacturer who said to use the lowest slot (i.e. labeled M.2 M Key) without using a SATA cable. The product description states that the B-Key and M+B-Key SSDs require the use of a SATA connection for data transfer, but the SSD manufacturer stated otherwise and was absolutely right. In addition to the parts listed in the product description, this adapter also included the rubber bands needed to attach the heatsink. They were also kind enough to include extra screws, which is great as screws used to attach NVMe drives are often missing from the motherboard, although the nut is permanently attached to aid in M.2 installation, leaving difficulties for the new buyer has to find the right screws. While multiple SSD lengths can be used in this adapter, the actual heatsink size is 2280. If you use a shorter SSD, the silica gel heatsink and backing will simply last longer, which is not an issue. For an SSD, the first two digits indicate the width of the SSD and the last two digits indicate the length. This 2280 SSD is 22mm wide and 80mm long, while the 2242 SSD is 22mm wide and 42mm long. One tip is to try to attach the SSD to the adapter with a magnetic screwdriver. The screws used for the SSD are quite small and therefore a bit more difficult to get going by hand. I am considering installing a radiator. The SSD manufacturer has stated that a heatsink is not required, and upon installation, the SSD's CrystalMark temperature is in the yellow zone of 53°C.