IO Crest
PCI-Express 2.0 x1 SATA III (6.0Gb/s) 2 Port Controller Card
Expand your system's storage with the IO Crest 2 Port SATA III Controller Card. This PCIe 2.0 x1 card adds two internal SATA III 6Gbps ports, perfect for connecting additional hard drives or SSDs. Featuring the ASMEDIA ASM1061 chipset, it supports modern performance needs, including hot-plugging, hot-swapping, and Native Command Queue (NCQ). Its low-profile design ensures compatibility with smaller form factor PCs. Drivers are required for operation, and a fresh Windows installation is recommended for optimal performance.
$18.98
Owner Satisfaction
3.0
/ 5
Category Rank
7
/ 8
#7 in I/O Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-97%
Below average
Bus Type
2.01
/ PCI-Express x
Who it's for
- Storage Expansion
- Wide Slot Compatibility
- Cost-Effective Upgrade
Who should skip it
- Bandwidth Limitation
- Driver Dependency
- Limited Boot Support
Key Specs
Bus Type
PCI-Express 2.0 x1
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 6.0Gbps
Chipset
ASMEDIA ASM1061
Connector Type
2 x Internal SATA III
Compliance
PCI-Express Specification V2.0
Supported Protocols
SATA III, SATA 6G, 3G, and 1.5G
Dimensions
1 x 5 x 7 inches
Weight
3.52 ounces
Features
- Adds two internal SATA III 6Gbps ports
- Supports hot plug and hot swap
- Backward compatible with PCI-Express 1.x
- Includes low profile bracket for small PCs
- Supports Native Command Queue (NCQ)
- Enables high-speed Serial ATA interface
- Works reliably with modern SSDs
- ASMEDIA ASM1061 chipset for reliable performance
What customers say
Customers view this controller card as a functional, cost-effective way to add basic SATA III ports, especially for older systems needing extra storage drives. Its plug and play setup is appreciated in some Windows setups. However, the primary theme of disappointment centers on performance limitations. The PCIe 2.0 x1 interface significantly bottlenecks the 6.0Gb/s capability, making it unsuitable for high-speed SSDs. Furthermore, users frequently encounter driver installation hurdles and note that booting an operating system from drives connected to this card is often unsuccessful. It is best suited for secondary, non-demanding storage expansion where maximum speed is not required.
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