Altrix PX-8956 Core M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter
PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX8956-CORE · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-22
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 954 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #4,918 |
| Street price | $29 |
| Power | 6 W |
| Performance per dollar | 32.90 |
| Released | 2021 |
Specifications
| Brand | Altrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Altrix PX-8956 Core |
| Type | M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 Adapter |
| Host interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 (passive) |
| Throughput | Up to 7,500 MB/s (drive-limited) |
| Drive support | M.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 |
| Cooling | Heatsink + 40 mm fan |
| Bus power | Slot-powered |
| Compatibility | UEFI boot supported; check slot bifurcation |
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