MINISFORUM unveils PCIe expansion card with AMD B650 chipset, four M.2 slots, and OCuLink at Computex 2026
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MINISFORUM showcased a unique PCIe expansion card called "PCIE TO 4" at Computex 2026. The card uses an AMD B650 chipset as its controller and adds four M.2 slots, one OCuLink port, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port. It also includes an SSD cooling module with an active fan, effectively functioning as a small expansion platform for storage and external PCIe connectivity.
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The card is called 'PCIE TO 4' and uses an AMD B650 chipset as its controller.
The card adds four M.2 slots, one OCuLink port and one USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port.
The design was shown at the MINISFORUM booth and includes an SSD cooling module with an active fan.
The B650 chipset is placed directly on the main PCB. This means the card works like a small expansion platform for storage and external PCIe connectivity.
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