Aquacomputer kryoM.2 RGBpx PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x4 adapter for M.2 PCIe SSD, M-Key with passive heatsink

The kryoM.2 RGBpx is a PCIe 5.0 x4 adapter for single sided M.2/M-Key PCIe SSDs and is compatible with the form factor 2280.

The integrated lighting controller and 17 individually addressable LEDs allow for a wide range of lighting options.

 

Special features of the kryoM.2 RGBpx:

- Large passive heatsink for the top side of the SSD

- Combatible with PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0 for maximum performance

- Integrated heat sink for the rear side of the SSD

- Configurable RGB LED lighting and additional activity indicator

- Silicone seal for SSD protection from environmental influences and homogeneous lighting

- Impedance controlled PCIe Lanes for high signal quality and high data rates

- PCIe plug with gold coating

- Gold coated PCB

- Slot bracket for optimized air flow

 

During installation, the SSD is sandwiched between the large passive heat sink and rear heat sink using thermal pads for optimum heat dissipation. Both heat sinks are made from aluminum and anodized in black color. To the sides, a silicone inlay protects the SSD and is illuminated by 17 addressable RGB LEDs.

 

Two buttons can be used to switch between five lighting effects and six activity effects.

The currently selected effect is indicated by an LED which lights up briefly. In addition, brightness and color can be set separately. Lighting effects and activity effects can be combined as desired. The lighting can also be completely deactivated. All effects and settings are controlled and saved directly on the adapter card by a microcontroller which requires no additional software.

 

An RGBpx connector on the back of the board can be used to control the LEDs externally. With an optional cable/adapter, it is possible to connect the LEDs to a mainboard (ARGB) or a fan/lighting controller such as the QUADRO, OCTO or farbwerk 360, for example.

 

All components have been selected for perfect quality: The PCIe contacts and the PCB are completely coated with gold. For the M.2 connector, quality brand connectors made by Amphenol or Kyocera are used and the circuit paths are impedance controlled.

 

The adapter works at the full available speed of PCIe 5.0 and is downwards compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0.

 

Dimensions ca. 128 x 93 x 23 mm including bracket

 

Scope of delivery:

PCIe adapter board

Passive heat sink for top side made from aluminum, black anodized

Passive heat sink for rear side made from aluminum, black anodized

Mounting material including thermal pads

 

Please note: SSD not included in delivery. Compatible with M.2 form factor 2280 (width 22 mm, length 80 mm), heights S1/S2/S3 (single sided, maximum component height 1.2/1.35/1.5 mm, corresponding to max. 2.3 mm including PCB), M key.

Activity effects are only available if the installed SSD provides activity indication as an electrical signal.