Lekuo SouthBridge Max Puts An AMD B650 Chipset Onto A PCIe Card For More I/O
For those looking at expanding the SATA, NVMe, and/or the USB/USB-C capabilities of your system, the Lekuo SouthBridge Max PB65MX3 is an interesting creation that I have been trying out. The Lekuo SouthBridge Max puts an AMD B650 chipset onto a low-profile PCIe add-in card to provide all of the above without any bifurcation required. Given that it's an AMD B650 chipset, it also "just works"…
The Lekuo SouthBridge Max PB65MX3 is a PCIe add-in card that incorporates an AMD B650 chipset, offering enhanced SATA, NVMe, and USB/USB-C connectivity to a system. Its compact low-profile design eliminates the need for any bifurcation, making it a versatile option for system upgrades. This card supports four M.2 NVMe slots, four SATA 3.0 ports, two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, one 10 Gbps USB-C port, and one 20 Gbps USB-C port, all utilizing a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.
While bandwidth may be shared among these components, the card's PCIe 4.0 compatibility ensures efficient performance. A 6-pin PCIe power connector assists with sufficient power supply for multiple devices. With USB-A and USB-C support, this card caters to a wide range of connection types, and Linux users can benefit from seamless integration and support.
The Lekuo PB65MX3 add-in card functions seamlessly within Windows and macOS environments as well. The kit includes the low-profile card, metal expansion slots, NVMe drive screws, and a user manual. Measuring 69 x 174 mm, this PCIe card provides a compact and efficient solution for expanding a system's I/O capabilities.
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