Best Silverstone products in the Controller cards category
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Silverstone products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Silverstone SST-EC04-E
SilverStone created the EC04-E, an excellent expansion card that connects to the motherboard via single-lane PCI-Express 2.0 and supports two external and one dual-port USB 3.0 port for maximum compatibility and flexibility. This expansion card is a great add-on for systems that require connections to multiple USB 3.0 devices such as SilverStone's own RVS02 and TS07 hard drive enclosures.
2. Silverstone SST-ECM26-V2 M.2 port (M-Key) in PCIe 4.0 x 4 interface
Do you want to install fast storage drives but have no free M.2 ports left? With this adapter, it is possible to operate an M.2 SSD via a PCI-Express slot on the motherboard. The compatibility is nearly limitless: the adapter itself has a low profile. It is not bound to a PCI slot cover, making it flexible for use in your system. You can easily install SSDs in the common formats of 2280, 2260, 2230, 2242, and 22110, and the adapter is also very versatile with its support for PCIe 1.0/1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0.
This adapter comes with thermal pads and a heatsink for optimal heat transfer.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 130 x 31 x 10.2 mm (L x W x H)
- Material (Heatsink): Aluminum
- Weight: 34.15 g
- SSD support: M.2 2280, 2242, 2260, 2230, 2242, and 22110
- Slot: PCIe x4 / x8 / x16 (PCIe 4.0).
3. Silverstone Sst-Ecu05
The Silverstone ECU05 is a PCI-E Gen 2.0 x2 expansion card featuring a USB-C 3.1 port, two USB-A 3.0 ports, and an internal 19-pin USB 3.0 header for two additional USB ports. Its dual bandwidth of 10 Gbit/s provides excellent stability and transfer rates when multiple external USB devices are used simultaneously. The ECU05 is also backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 and supports the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) for optimal performance.
For operating systems with xHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface), the ECU05 can be easily installed without drivers, as it also supports xHCI. If you want to connect additional USB 3.1 and 3.0 ports or devices to your computer, the ECU05 is a great starting point.
4. Silverstone sst-ecu07 usb-controller
Adapter for an internal USB-C 3.2 port, fast connection via four PCIe 3.0 lanes, maximum 20 Gbit/s transfer rate, low profile bezel included.
5. Silverstone ECU02-E - USB adapter - PCIe 3.0 x2 low profile
With the offered PCIe card ECU02-E from Silverstone, you can provide an additional internal USB-C port for the I/O panel of your case. It supports the USB protocol 3.2 Gen2 or USB 3.1 with a maximum data transfer speed of 10 Gbit/s. Additionally, the built-in ASMEDIA ASM3142 controller is backward compatible with the USB 1.1 protocol.
It also supports automatic power management to supply connected devices with the necessary power. The card itself is powered via a SATA connector from the power supply. The adapter requires at least one PCIe 3.0 x2 slot with a two-lane connection. For installation in compact systems, a low-profile bracket is included as a replacement.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 123 x 21 x 105 mm (W x H x D)
- Supported USB protocols:
- USB 1.1 (max. 12 Mbit/s)
- USB 2.0 (max. 480 Mbit/s)
- USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen1, max. 5 Gbit/s)
- USB 3.1 (USB 3.2 Gen2, max. 10 Gbit/s)
- Connectors:
- 1x 20-pin for USB-C
- 1x 15-pin SATA (power supply)
- Slot: PCIe 3.0 x2
- Protection circuit:
- Overcurrent detection and protection.
6. Silverstone SST-ECU06, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface card - PCIe
The SilverStone ECU06 is a USB Type-C 3.2 interface card with an external USB-C port. Installed in a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot, the card achieves a maximum bandwidth of 20 Gbit/s. Conveniently, the card is also backward compatible with USB 3.1 (10 Gbit/s), USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s), USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/s), and USB 1.1 (12 Mbit/s).
The card supports the USB Attached SCSI Protocol (USASP) and Multi-IN. Additionally, it comes with a low-profile slot cover, allowing installation in slim cases. The card also supports overcurrent detection. Thanks to XHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface), the card can be installed without drivers if supported by the operating system.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 132 x 105 x 21 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 47 g
- Form factor: Low-Profile PCI Express Gen 3 x4 (32 GT/s)
- Slot: PCIe 3.0 x4
- Ports: 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (max. 20 Gbit/s)
- USB port: USB Type-C
- Power supply: PCI Express bus power
- USB 3.2 controller: ASMedia ASM3242
- Compatibility: at least Windows 8, Windows Server 2016-2019, Mac 10.X, Linux OS
- Safety standard: OCP
- Package contents: 1x SilverStone ECU06, 1x slot cover.
7. Silverstone SST-ECM27 M.2/SATA adapter card, PCIe 4.0, 1x M-Key, 2x SATA 6G - low profile
With the offered PCIe card SST-ECM27 from Silverstone, you can operate an M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD through a PCI Express slot on the motherboard. It supports SSDs in the common formats of 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230. The adapter is also very flexible with its support for PCIe slots, accommodating PCIe 1.0/1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. The M-Key connector (no B-Key) also supports M.2 drives with SATA data protocol. Additionally, the SST-ECM27 offers two SATA 6G ports.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 120 x 23 x 104 mm (W x H x D)
- Connections: 1x M-Key, 2x SATA
- Supported M.2 sizes: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
- Slot: PCIe 4.0 x4 / x8 / x16.
Controller cards
EUR46,79
Silverstone SST-ECM27 M.2/SATA adapter card, PCIe 4.0, 1x M-Key, 2x SATA 6G - low profile
8. Silverstone SST-ECM28 - 1x NVMe + 1x SATA M.2 SSD to PCI-E x4 1U adapter card
With the offered PCIe card SST-ECM28 from Silverstone, you can operate an M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD via a PCI Express slot on the motherboard. It supports SSDs in the common formats of 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230.
The adapter is also very flexible with its support for PCIe 1.0/1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. The M-Key connector (no B-Key) also supports M.2 drives with SATA data protocol. Additionally, the SST-ECM27 provides two SATA 6 ports.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 155 x 32 x 118.4 mm (W x H x D)
- Connections: 1x M-Key, 2x SATA
- Supported M.2 sizes: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
- Slot: PCIe 4.0 x4 / x8 / x16.
Controller cards
EUR29,24
Silverstone SST-ECM28 - 1x NVMe + 1x SATA M.2 SSD to PCI-E x4 1U adapter card
9. Silverstone SST-ECU04-E ReDriver ASIC
The SilverStone ECU04-E is a PCI-E Gen 2.0 x2 expansion card featuring an internal 19-pin USB 3.1 connector (supporting two ports). It enhances the original ECU04 design with two reDriver chips for significantly improved performance over longer cable connections. This allows the dual 10 Gb/s bandwidth transfer rate to be maintained even at lengths of up to 2 meters, as opposed to the 1-meter limitation of USB 3.1. The ECU04-E is also backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 and supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced performance. On operating systems with XHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface), the ECU04-E can be installed without drivers, as it also supports XHCI. For those looking to upgrade or add additional USB 3.1 ports or devices to their computer, the ECU04-E is a great starting point.
10. Silverstone PCI Express Card SST-ECU03 USB 3.1 (Type A+C)
The SilverStones ECU03 is a USB 3.1 expansion card featuring external Type-A and Type-C ports. It provides dual 10 Gb/s bandwidth for excellent stability and transfer rates when multiple external USB devices are used simultaneously. The ECU03 is also backward compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 and supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) for enhanced performance. On operating systems with XHCI (eXtensible Host Controller Interface), the ECU03 can be installed without drivers, as it also supports XHCI. For those looking to upgrade or add additional USB 3.1 ports or devices to their computer, the ECU03 is a great starting point.
