Intel Arc B580 with two M.2 slots, Maxsun offers storage expansion for SSDs

Maxsun has introduced a variant of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card, known as the iCraft Arc B580 12G, which features two M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 SSDs. This design allows for storage expansion directly on the graphics card, a concept that is not entirely new but is highlighted as a key selling point for this model. The M.2 slots are located on the back of the card, enabling users to install SSDs without removing the cooling system. The card is based on the same PCB as the standard Arc B580, with modifications to accommodate the M.2 slots. It is powered by the Intel Arc B580 GPU, which includes 2,560 stream processors and 12GB of GDDR6 memory. The card requires a power supply of 190W, but it is equipped with two eight-pin PCIe power connectors, allowing for a total power delivery of up to 300W. This excess capacity is intended to support both the GPU and the high-power M.2 SSDs. However, the absence of a PCIe switch means that users must ensure their motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation to utilize the M.2 slots effectively.

- Maxsun's iCraft Arc B580 12G features two M.2 slots for SSD expansion.

- The card is based on the Intel Arc B580 GPU with 12GB of GDDR6 memory.

- It requires a power supply of 190W but can handle up to 300W.

- Users must ensure their motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation for the M.2 slots.

- The design allows SSD installation without removing the cooling system.