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IO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card Asmedia ASM1061 Non-Raid with Low Profile Bracket SY-PEX40039
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IO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card Asmedia ASM1061 Non-Raid

Bottom line: The IO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card: ASMedia ASM1061 chipset - broad native driver support, no RAID BIOS to configure; main trade-off: only 2 SATA ports - not enough for a multi-drive NAS or array build.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ ASMedia ASM1061 chipset - broad native driver support, no RAID BIOS to configure
  • ✓ Adds two independent 6Gbps SATA III channels to any free PCIe 2.0 x1 slot
  • ✓ Hot plug and hot swap supported for swapping drives without a reboot
  • ✓ Backward compatible with 3.0Gbps and 1.5Gbps SATA drives on older builds

Cons

  • ✗ Only 2 SATA ports - not enough for a multi-drive NAS or array build
  • ✗ PCIe 2.0 x1 caps total bandwidth near 500MB/s, shared across both ports
  • ✗ Non-RAID card - no hardware mirroring or striping, software RAID only
  • ✗ Port multiplier support depends on enclosure compatibility, not guaranteed

Manufacturer description

The IO Crest 2 Port SATA III 6Gbps PCI-Express x1 card is the easiest way to update any computer with SATA ports. Once installed this host card will add SATA ports with two independent channels. This allows support of two SATA devices at speeds of up to 6GB/s whether it is a SATA hard Drive or SATA device. The IO Crest 2 Port SATA III 6Gbps PCI-Express x1 card is the easiest way to update any computer system

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. IO CREST's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • ASM1061 Chipset (as media 1061 SATA host controller)
  • Supports hot Plug and hot swap
  • Supports communication speeds of 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, and 1.5Gbps
  • ASM1061 Chipset (Asmedia 1061 SATA Host Controller)
  • Supports Hot Plug and Hot Swap
  • Supports Communication Speeds of 6.0Gbps, 3.0Gbps, and 1.5Gbps

Full Specifications

BrandIO CREST
StyleASM 2-Port
Style NameASM 2-Port
Unit Count2 Count
Model NumberSY-PEX40039
Item Type Name2 Port SATA III PCIe x1 Card
Mfr Part NumberSY-PEX40039
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfaceSATA 6.0 Gb/s
Full listing titleIO CREST I/O CREST 2 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card Asmedia ASM1061 Non-Raid with Low Profile Bracket SY-PEX40039

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