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Altrix PX-9438 Max Quad M.2 PCIe 4.0 x16 Card

PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures · Altrix · SKU PX9438-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-24

Key facts

Benchmark index3,296 (PCIe Cards & NVMe Enclosures scale)
Category rank#33,756
Street price$149
Power12 W
Performance per dollar22.12
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix PX-9438 Max
TypeQuad M.2 PCIe 4.0 x16 Card
Host interfacePCIe 4.0 x16, requires x4/x4/x4/x4 bifurcation
Throughput4× ~7,000 MB/s
Drive supportM.2 NVMe 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
CoolingHeatsink + 40 mm fan
Bus powerSlot-powered
CompatibilityUEFI boot supported; check slot bifurcation

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