6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
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Spec score 8.0
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
$67.99-13%List: $77.89
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StarTech 6-Port SATA III 6Gbps PCIe Card, Non-RAID (6P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD) | PCI Express to SATA converter, Stacked SATA
$67.99as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports for adding drives
+6Gbps SATA III speed per port
+PCIe 3.0 interface for higher bandwidth
+Non-RAID HBA mode for direct drive access
Cons−No RAID functionality for array redundancy
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
$44.64-5%List: $46.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe SATA Card 6-Port SATA III 6Gbps ASM1166 PCIe x4 Controller | Non-Raid Controller with 6 SATA Cables & Low Profile
$44.64as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA III ports at 6Gbps
+ASM1166 controller chipset
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports, ASM1064
+Six SATA III ports for adding drives
+Uses PCIe x1 slot, fitting smaller expansion slots
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III speeds
−Uses a single PCIe x1 lane, limiting total bandwidth
$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
ACTIMED PCI-E X1 to SATA 3.0 Controller Card, 6-Port SATA III 6Gbps Expansion Cards, Supports PCI-Express (1X 4X 8X
$36.99as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Six SATA III ports for adding drives
+Uses PCIe x1 slot, fitting smaller expansion slots
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III speeds
Cons−Uses a single PCIe x1 lane, limiting total bandwidth
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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6 Drive ports, ASM1166, Internal
+Six internal ports for adding SATA drives
+ASM1166 chip supports the six-port connection
+Supports bootable SSD and HDD installations
−Internal ports only, so no external drive connections
$57.89
as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Buacoz 6 Port PCIe X4 to SATA 3.0 Expansion Card, Internal SATA Adapter for Desktop PC, Supports SSD/HDD Bootable
$57.89as of 11/04/2026 02:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Six internal ports for adding SATA drives
+ASM1166 chip supports the six-port connection
+Supports bootable SSD and HDD installations
+Fits a PCIe x4 slot for expansion
Cons−Internal ports only, so no external drive connections
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports, ASM1166
+Provides six SATA ports for storage drives
+Uses an ASM1166 chip for drive connectivity
+Supports drive connections for SSD and HDD storage
−Six ports may not be enough for very large arrays
$97.92
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCI Express Expansion Card 6 Ports 3 PCIE to Card for SSD Synology ASM1166 Chips PCI-E/PCIE Controller Multiplier
$97.92as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides six SATA ports for storage drives
+Uses an ASM1166 chip for drive connectivity
+Supports drive connections for SSD and HDD storage
Cons−Six ports may not be enough for very large arrays
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.8
6 Drive ports, PCIe 2.0
+Provides 6 ports for additional SATA drives
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 host interface
−Uses older PCIe 2.0 host interface
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6 Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA III 6Gbps RAID Controller Card, SATA 3.0 PCI Express Expansion Card Compatible for SATA6GNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.8
Pros
+Provides 6 ports for additional SATA drives
+Supports 6Gbps SATA III speed
+Uses PCIe 2.0 host interface
Cons−Uses older PCIe 2.0 host interface
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−PCIe 2.0: 256 of the 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports
+Six SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting several drives
+PCIe host card that adds drive connections to a computer
+Lists RAID host card function with HyperDuo Technology
−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
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Vantec 4-Channel 6-Port SATA 6Gb/s PCIe RAID Host Card with HyperDuo Technology UGT-ST644RNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Pros
+Six SATA 6Gb/s ports for connecting several drives
+PCIe host card that adds drive connections to a computer
+Lists RAID host card function with HyperDuo Technology
Cons−Requires a free PCIe slot in the computer
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Six SATA ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
6-Port SATA Expansion Card with PCIe X4 Interface | 6 SATA III 6Gbps ports via PCIe X4. Bootable, hot-swap, LED
$29.99as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 chip is a listed controller platform
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a PCIe x4 connection
−Requires a PCIe x4 slot for the card
$92.54
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports for connecting multiple drives
+ASM1166 chip is a listed controller platform
+PCIe 3.0 interface for a PCIe x4 connection
Cons−Requires a PCIe x4 slot for the card
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe 3.0 x1 to 6-Port SATA Expansion Card, ASM1166, 6Gbps AHCI Adapter | Adds 6 SATA 6Gbps ports with ASM1166 for
$37.99as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA 6Gbps ports on one card
+Uses the ASM1166 chip with PCIe 3.0
+Supports AHCI mode
Cons−Runs on a single PCIe x1 lane, which limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for additional drive connections
+SATA Gen3 6Gbps speed support
+PCIe 3.0 interface with ASM1166 chipset
−PCIe 3.0 x2 link limits total bandwidth
$107.35
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
SilverStone Technology ECS06, 6 Ports SATA Gen3 (6Gbps) Non-RAID PCI Express Gen3 x2 Card, SST-ECS06$107.35as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports for additional drive connections
+SATA Gen3 6Gbps speed support
+PCIe 3.0 interface with ASM1166 chipset
+Non-RAID design passes drives through directly
Cons−PCIe 3.0 x2 link limits total bandwidth
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Six SATA III ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
$112.93
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA III ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Six SATA III ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
$112.31
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA III ports for adding several drives
+Uses a PCIe 3.0 interface
+Adds ports to a system with limited SATA connectors
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+Six SATA ports for adding multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+Uses an ASM1166 controller chip
$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
BTBcoin PCIe x4 to 6 Port SATA 3.0 Controller Card for PC Unraid | PCIe 3.0 x4 6-Port SATA card (ASM1166) for
$36.99as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports for adding multiple drives
+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+Uses an ASM1166 controller chip
+Works as an HBA host bus adapter
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, ASM1166
+Six SATA III 6Gbps ports for multiple drives
+Uses the ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
M.2 to SATA 3.0 Adapter [6-Port], RIITOP M.2 NVMe to 6 Ports SATA III Expansion Card Adapter 6Gbps with Chipset ASM1166
$39.99as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA III 6Gbps ports for multiple drives
+Uses the ASM1166 controller chip
+PCIe 3.0 host interface
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Offers 6 ports for connecting additional hard disks
+Uses PCIe 3.0 interface for expansion slot installation
+Includes advanced heat dissipation design for sustained operation
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
NOENNULL 6-Port Hard Disk Expansion Card with Advanced Heat Dissipation for High Performance
$26.99as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Offers 6 ports for connecting additional hard disks
+Uses PCIe 3.0 interface for expansion slot installation
+Includes advanced heat dissipation design for sustained operation
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0
+Six SATA ports on one card
+Uses the PCIe 3.0 interface
+Listed 6G transfer speed
$25.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe 3.0 Card 6 Port Controller for 10 | Computer Desktop Adapter Converter for Mechanical Hard Drive with 6G Transfer
$25.59as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Pros
+Six SATA ports on one card
+Uses the PCIe 3.0 interface
+Listed 6G transfer speed
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports, ASM1166
+Six SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps
+Supports AHCI mode
+Metal cover for the card
$63.39
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIE to 6 Port SATA3.0 Expansion Card with Metal Cover | 6Gbps Transfer Rate with ASM1166 Chipset Supporting AHCI Mode
$63.39as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Six SATA 3.0 ports at 6Gbps
+Supports AHCI mode
+Metal cover for the card
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports, ASM1166
+Provides 6 SATA 3.0 ports
+Uses ASM1166 controller chip
+Fits a PCIe x4 slot for hard drive connections
$181.09
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
PCIe x4 to 6-Port SATA3.0 Expansion Card 6Gbps | TXB119 Controller Adapter with ASM1166 Chip for Hard Drives
$181.09as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Provides 6 SATA 3.0 ports
+Uses ASM1166 controller chip
+Fits a PCIe x4 slot for hard drive connections
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
6 Drive ports
+Six ports for adding several hard drives
+Plug and play installation for desktop PC upgrades
+Supports NAS builds
$29.09
as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
VELATEMOR PCIe 6 Port 6Gbps Controller Card Adapter | Hard Drive Expander, Desktop PC Upgrade, Plug Play, NAS
$29.09as of 11/04/2026 02:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonPros
+Six ports for adding several hard drives
+Plug and play installation for desktop PC upgrades
+Supports NAS builds
+Hard drive expander function for more drive connections
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this page−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 8.0
6 Drive ports, PCIe 3.0, HBA, ASM1166
+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
$36.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
GLOTRENDS SA3026C 6 Port PCIe SATA Expansion Card, SATA III 6Gbps, ASM1166 | PCIe 3.0 x2 bus (PCIe x4 Physical
$36.99as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score8.0
Compared with the 21 RAID and HBA Cards on this pagePros
+PCIe 3.0: only 44 of 309 here have a higher pcie
Cons−6 drive ports: 395 of the 528 here have more drive ports
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