MP All Models PCIe SSDs - NVMe & AHCI

[Manzana]

a lower cost card from qnap multi m.2 adapter may meet your needs. they are based on lower cost x8 broadcom chipsets compared to the x8 asmedia used in syba cards.

Thanks, I looked into this and seems interesting. However, seems like this card is made for their proprietary box, not for PC.

 

[lowendlinux]

Let me add my contribution..I just bought a 970 Evo Plus from BestBuy and the firmware still needs updated now even in August

 

[handheldgames]

Let me add my contribution..I just bought a 970 Evo Pro from BestBuy and the firmware stiff needs updated now even in August

the retail channel usually has old product. what do you expect??? doh!!

 

[crjackson2134]

I just bought a 970 Evo Pro

For clarity... did you get an EVO or a PRO ?

 

[lowendlinux]

For clarity... did you get an EVO or a PRO ?

Evo Plus..

I'll edit

 

[Synchro3]

I will test an 970 EVO with these adapters, just ordered them.

JEYI VolleyStar-PRO
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32888030841.html?



JEYI iSUB PRO
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32958058657.html?
Suitable for not touching the Sapphire RX 580 fans. The PCI connector is compatible with an x16 slot, but it does not have x16 functionality. The only pins connected on that adapter are for PCI 4x.

 

[dustwashere]

for information
NVME M.2 Transcend MTE220S [TS512GMTE220S] 512 gb https://www.transcend-info.com/Products/No-991
controller Silicon Motion SM2262EN
noname adapter PCI-e M.2
works without problems (MacPro 5.1)

 

[bobica]

Hi guys

Anybody try to use Crucial CT500P1SSD8 P1 500 GB (3D, NAND, NVMe in Mac pro 5.1?
And is ok to do raid 0 with two ssd's, one is samsung 512 gb and one Crucial 500gb ? What size will be for new raid 0 disk?
Thanks Bobby

 

[dustwashere]

Hi guys

Anybody try to use Crucial CT500P1SSD8 P1 500 GB (3D, NAND, NVMe in Mac pro 5.1?
And is ok to do raid 0 with two ssd's, one is samsung 512 gb and one Crucial 500gb ? What size will be for new raid 0 disk?
Thanks Bobby

see the controller model, this is important.

 

[bobica]

see the controller model, this is important.

Is Silicon Motion SM2263 controller but the point is if i can put this in raid0 with my main ssd
PM961 NVMe SAMSUNG 512GB

 

[flowrider]

^^^^I wouldn't. Look here:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/blade-ssds-nvme-ahci.2146725/page-35#post-27401922

On Page 35 of this thread.

Lou

 

[octoviaa]

I've just install HP ex920 1TB (~109 USD from Amazon) with RIITOP (~18 USD).
I use carbon copy cloner to clone Mojave from my SATA SSD (MX500 1TB) and CCC automatically create recovery partition:

So far the temperature are good:

I use the thickest thermal-pad provided by RIITOP on top of the ex920 sticker (I didn't remove the sticker).
I remove the bottom metal plate (from RIITOP) to let some air cool (through the PCB holes) on the other side (opposite of the sticker) of the SSD which has some NAND flash.

Thank you for all who provide excellent information in this thread.

 

[atonaldenim]

I was thinking of the Syba / IO-Crest SI-PEX40129 two-blade card which also has a noticeably loud fan. You've inspired me to open it up and see what part # the fan is. It turns out it's a Delta KSB0405HB, which is 40mm in diameter, 8.5mm high, with a triangular mounting bolt pattern. (datasheet)

A quick search of that very useful Digi-Key site doesn't turn up an alternative fan option of the same size. I wonder if anyone has looked into this...

View attachment 851759

Here’s my solution to the noisy fan in the Syba / IO-Crest SI-PEX40129. It’s a 2-pin extension cable with an inline resistor to reduce the voltage going to the fan to make it run slower and quieter, supposedly by 30%. Only cost $5 for a set of two on ebay and arrived in ten days.

It works great, the fan noise is now effectively imperceptible over the case fans. So relieved. The thickness of the resistor and connector wouldn’t quite fit under the heatsink so I had to route the fan cable so the resistor was outside the heatsink, only minor quibble to an otherwise perfect solution.

Surely SSD temps will be a little higher than before, but I expect still better than most NVMe adapters with no fans at all! The case fan in front of the PCIe slots could be cranked up to compensate too.

 

[KevWind]

Here’s my solution to the noisy fan in the Syba / IO-Crest SI-PEX40129. It’s a 2-pin extension cable with an inline resistor to reduce the voltage going to the fan to make it run slower and quieter, supposedly by 30%. Only cost $5 for a set of two on ebay and arrived in ten days.

It works great, the fan noise is now effectively imperceptible over the case fans. So relieved. The thickness of the resistor and connector wouldn’t quite fit under the heatsink so I had to route the fan cable so the resistor was outside the heatsink, only minor quibble to an otherwise perfect solution.

Surely SSD temps will be a little higher than before, but I expect still better than most NVMe adapters with no fans at all! The case fan in front of the PCIe slots could be cranked up to compensate too.

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Interesting yes i did notice the fan noise as soon as I installed a Crest I/O it and it seems to run constantly
I use my computer in the same room I record in so it is an issue, will have to look into this

 

[flowrider]

^^^^Am I the only one with a quiet fan on my I/O Crest card?

Lou

 

[KevWind]

^^^^Am I the only one with a quiet fan on my I/O Crest card?

Lou

Maybe your isn't working
The noise issue was has also been brought up over on the DUC - Avid Pro tools Forum

 

[m11rphy]

Hi All, currently in the UK the Samsung Evo 970 plus is actually cheaper than non plus version. I believe to get the Plus version to work it needs the latest firmware, am I right in thinking you need windows to do the update?

 

[bsbeamer]

Hi All, currently in the UK the Samsung Evo 970 plus is actually cheaper than non plus version. I believe to get the Plus version to work it needs the latest firmware, am I right in thinking you need windows to do the update?

Really is easiest if you have a dedicated Windows machine so you can use the dedicated Magician tool, but it is possible through Linux if the firmware update is directly downloadable.

https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/

"Notice: ISO files may be used only via DOS using a bootable CD/DVD."

Magician:
https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws...ng_Magician_5_3_1_Installation_Guide_v2.6.pdf

Firmware Update Utility:
https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/global.semi.static/Firmware_Update_Utility_UserManual.pdf

 

[m11rphy]

Really is easiest if you have a dedicated Windows machine so you can use the dedicated Magician tool, but it is possible through Linux if the firmware update is directly downloadable.

https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/

"Notice: ISO files may be used only via DOS using a bootable CD/DVD."

Magician:
https://s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws...ng_Magician_5_3_1_Installation_Guide_v2.6.pdf

Firmware Update Utility:
https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/global.semi.static/Firmware_Update_Utility_UserManual.pdf

Is an IMac running Windows ok and I just use a USB adaptor to connect the SSD?

 

[bsbeamer]

Is an IMac running Windows ok and I just use a USB adaptor to connect the SSD?

I've never personally been able to update Samsung firmware via USB adapter.

Read the instructions carefully. There is this note on Page 6:
"Magician does not work with SSDs connected via the SCSI controller interface."

 

[m11rphy]

I've never personally been able to update Samsung firmware via USB adapter.

Read the instructions carefully. There is this note on Page 6:
"Magician does not work with SSDs connected via the SCSI controller interface."

Thanks dude, looks like it will be easier to buy a different SSD

 

[flowrider]

Maybe your isn't working
The noise issue was has also been brought up over on the DUC - Avid Pro tools Forum

It's working, I see it spinning. I've had mine since December. However, I have had a heat related issue. The thermal pad for the switch slipped and caused overheating. I replaced the pad with some stacked copper heatsinks, problem solved.

Lou

 

[Kai.Def]

Yes, I did. 2TB version has been working in my MacPro5,1 for a couple of weeks.

Intel 660p 2TB

What speeds do you get?
Are you happy with the performance?
✌

 

[MapleGreen]

for information
NVME M.2 Transcend MTE220S [TS512GMTE220S] 512 gb https://www.transcend-info.com/Products/No-991
controller Silicon Motion SM2262EN
noname adapter PCI-e M.2
works without problems (MacPro 5.1)
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Is it listed on System Reports as internal drive or external ?

 

[crjackson2134]

If I were going for a 2TB blade, I'd go with the Addlink. I get great performance with the 1TB model already, and they just dropped prices again. Same warranty and higher TBW than a 970 Pro 1TB. Seriously fast drives...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MNKJLT...R&colid=3D2L983MRA2&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1