PCI is an acronym for Peripheral Component Interconnect which is a hardware bus using which you can insert additional internal components to your PC, Tablet or Laptop. PCI was originally developed by Intel and is now present in each and every computer. The original PCI cards were 32 bit and were bigger in size. Nowadays, we use Pci Express which is an upgraded version of the earlier PCI. 

With the invention of smartphones, tablets and other smaller devices, PCI posed a challenge because these devices were really small and couldn’t incorporate the large sized PCI. Therefore, Mini PCI was invented which has a smaller size and can easily be inserted into your portable devices. You can use Mini PCI to add additional slots to your machine and also increase its speed and efficiency to make it run faster. Here’s a list of some mini PCI devices which you can buy online. 

1.Pocaton Half to Full Height Mini PCI Express

This mini PCI card holder is made for wireless network connectivity. It is a half size to full size convertor which can fit mini PCI Express cards. If you want to insert a half size Mini Card into a full size Mini card slot, then this one is just for you. This will allow you to fit a half size mini PCI express card into a full-sized compartment. This is made of good quality materials and consists of the purest of metals. The size and specifications of this mini PCI is in tune with the mini PCI express standards and is firm and sturdy. There are 4 mounting screws included with this which you can use to mount your cards. This is made for 3G wireless modules.

2.7260HMW 7260ac Wireless LAN WIFI 802.11ac Half Mini PCI-E Card

This mini PCI express card has dual band and is a 2*2 Wi-Fi adapter that has faster processing speed and lets you transfer data at lightning speed. It has broader coverage capacity and is durable. It can transmit data at the speed of 1200 Mbps and can be used for both 32-bit and 62-bit card holders. It supports Linux, Windows-7, Windows-8 and Windows 10 OS. It has 4th Generation Intel Core processor and the dual band technology will enhance your connectivity. This is not compatible with Lenovo, IBM, ThinkPad or HP laptops and a separate Bluetooth driver will have to be installed to run this card on the above-mentioned devices.

3.Zerone 2.4G/5G Dual-Band Wireless Mini PCI Express Card

This mini PCI card is compatible with most major PCs, Laptops having a PCI mini slot. It has high degree of processing and has an Intel 4th Gen processor. It is an upgraded version for Intel 6250 Wi-Fi Max Wi-Fi Card and has Dual-Band technology. It increases your data transmission capacity and saves energy up to 35%. You also get an increase in Signal receptivity by 15%. This 2.4GHz+5GHz dual-band wireless PCI mini card has a data transmission rate of 300Mbps. The card supports Wireless network of 802.11 A/B/H/G/N type and has a half-height interface.

4.Intel 3160 Dual Band Wireless AC + Bluetooth Mini PCI Express Card

This mini PCI has dual-band and has frequencies of 2.4GHz and 5.8GHZ. This is a full height mini PCI Express card and will support both Linux and Windows OS. It will work with a kernel above 3.10 or any other network as long as you have installed the driver for it. Just make sure that the pins are the same while inserting this card into your computer. If the pins on your slot are different than the ones on this card, then it will not connect properly. This can also replace an intel model 4965 AGN as long as you install the correct drivers.

5.TCSUNBOW MSATA Mini PCIe 240 GB SSD

This mini Pcie card has a Mini SATA interface having a speed of 6 Gbps which is extremely fast. It will dramatically increase your transmission speeds and enable super-fast loading of files. This is ideal for playing games as some of the good quality games are huge files and usually hang your devices while running. This is compatible with all devices running on Windows, Unix, Linux and Mac OS. Its small size is ideal for usage in PC, Tablet, Mini Pc, etc. you can open large application soft-wares with this card without causing your device any harm. This is made of an anti-shock material so you won’t get electricity shocks if you touch it by accident.

6.CERRXIAN Mini PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Card

This is a Mini PCI Express Card with an Ethernet speed of 1000Mbps. It also has ports for 10 and 100 Mbps speeds. It has universal PCI express specifications which are compatible with most devices. It provides a bandwidth of up to 2.5Gbps. It supports Windows, Linux, DOS and Mac OS. It has a gold plated RJ45 interface and has shielding powers. It has anti-static technology and will protect the environment from interference. The thick gold finger is easy to join and reduces hardware contacting fault. Distortion is is prevented because of the superior quality materials used in its making. It prevents high temperature damage and improves working efficiency.

7.ANBE Mini PCI Express Half to Full Size Extension Card

This mini PCIe card allows you to insert a half height mini PCI express card into a full height Slot, thus making it convenient to use. It supports WLAN, WIFI and many more wireless connections. It has 4 tightening screws which can be used to hold the card in place. With this adapter card, you can upgrade even 10 year old outdated PCs and Laptops with this Mini PCIe card. 

8.MQUPIN Dual Band Wireless Half Mini PCI Express Card

This can only be used for Half Mini PCI-E interface. This has plenty of applications and can help in upgrading your old devices. Nowadays every device has wireless connectivity so if you have any outdated device which needs some revamping, then use this MINI PCI Express card. It supports Windows 7, 8 and 10. It also supports Linux and Mac OS. Your device must have a Mini PCIe interface to be compatible with this. 

9.Ableconn MPEX-M2WL Mini PCIe Adapter

This mini PCIe adapter is ideal to be used with all Mini PCIe cards and is very light-weight. It can convert a USB based M.2 wireless module to be used in an IPC Mini PCIe slot. It supports Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Wireless modules and doesn’t require any driver installation. It supports Windows, Mac and Linux Operating Systems this is manufactured in Taiwan and has a hardware bridge converter.

10.Deal4Go Mini PCI Express Adapter Converter

This Mini PCI Express adapter is ideal for desktop, PC, Laptop which is PCIe compatible. This can upgrade your device to support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB at the same time. It doesn’t work with Lenovo or HP laptops but supports USB interface of mini cards like 3G, CDMA, WWAN, HSPA, GPS, WiMAX, etc. it will greatly increase the efficiency of your device and runs without making any noise. 

11.KingSpec 256GB Half Size Mini PCI-E MLC SSD

This mini PCI-Express card only works with Half Size mSATA standard connectors and has a maximum speed of 510Mbps. This greatly increases the transmission speeds and is convenient to use because of its small size. It has a metal body and supports almost all Operating Systems. This runs without making any noise and thus, won’t cause any trouble for your device.  The superior quality materials used in this SSD make it anti-static and anti-shock so your safety is always guaranteed.

12.AR9280 Half Mini PCI-Express Card with Dual Band

This has dual band technology of 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies and are compatible with most major operating systems like mackintosh, Linux, Windows, etc. it has a maximum transmission speed of 300 Mbps and can only be used for half Mini PCIe interface. This is not compatible with Lenovo, HP, IBM or ThinkPad laptops. This is good for increasing the processing speed of your laptop and makes it energy efficient by consuming less power. It is noise-less and hence very convenient to use.

13.Mini PCI Express to USB Adapter

It supports USB bus interface of Mini Cards such as 2G GSM, GPRS, 3G, CDMA, WLAN, WWLAN, GPS, LTE, etc. You can easily install this as it doesn’t require any driver. You just need the required software to install this. It supports SIM 6 pin and 8 pin Card Connector. Additional external power is not required and it supports plug and play on any windows, Linux or Mac OS. 

14.ASENNO mSATA Mini PCIe 128 GB SSD Solid State Drive

This mini PCI Express card is perfect for Pos and Game machines to increase their speed and efficiency. This works with an mSATA 6.0 Gbps interface and has a transmission speed of up to 556 Mbps. It requires very less installation time and enables faster loading of large sized games. It has noise-less running and provides no interference. The superior material used in this card has anti-shock properties. It is compatible with most operating systems like Windows, Linux, Mac and Unix. It has a very small size and hence is dieal for small sized products like mini PC, tablet PC, etc. You can also use this for on-board computers, video surveillance, equipment storage and servers.

15.Mini PCI Express Wireless Card Adapter

This adapter has low profile detachable omnidirectional 6DBi antennae which are excellent for wireless transmission. It will allow you to insert your half size mini PCIe cards into full size PCIe slots. It is compatible with all devices having an intel core processor. There’s a Bluetooth cable attached to this device which will allow Bluetooth connectivity for devices like Bluetooth headsets, stereo, mouse, keyboard, etc. This allows efficient Wi-Fi transmission and increases your signal receptivity. You can use this for a wide range of devices like PC, laptop, Tablet or mobile phones. This reduces the power consumption and prevents your device from overheating. You get extremely fast data transmission rates which will allow you to load large files quickly.

So these were some Mini PCI devices which you can use to upgrade your existing Computers and tablets for an enhanced experience in terms of speed and efficiency. 

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