J3455-ITX board and SDCard Adapter.

[FreshMike]

Hi All,

I'm trying to buy this ASROCK J3455-ITX Mainboard. The thing is I'm trying to build a custom NAS and the OS should'nt the part of the two 2,5" HDDs. So the idea is to use a SD Card Reader adapter.

The Mainboard support these slots:
Slots

• 
  - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 Slot
  - 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module

But I couldn't find any internal SD Card Adapter for these slots. So what now ?
Do I have to get an m.2 to mini PCI-E Adapter like this:
http://www.bplus.com.tw/Adapter/M2MP1.html
or this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C86K04E/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2F8XW20KV6M2L&coliid=I7LB4SVCWJ9W5

and then Buy a SD SDHC SSD to Mini PCI-e Memory Card Reader Adapter Converter ?

or I'm I totally wrong here ?

 

[kanewolf]

That board has USB 3 ports, why not use a USB 3 thumb drive ? Much simpler implementation.

 

[FreshMike]

I'm trying to avoid stuff sticking out of the case, should be embedded.

 

[kanewolf]

It has one motherboard USB3 header. Get an adapter to utilize that -- https://www.coolerguys.com/products/lian-li-usb-3-0-converter-uc-01-for-motherboard-connector

 

[FreshMike]

Hmm might not be a bad idea .. what about this ?

http://www.miniinthebox.com/0-6m-2ft-right-angled-90-degree-usb-3-0-female-pcb-mount-panel-type-to-motherboard-20pin-cable-free-shipping_p2114395.html

I would just mount a USB stick somewhere inside the itx case

 

[kanewolf]

Hmm might not be a bad idea .. what about this ?

http://www.miniinthebox.com/0-6m-2ft-right-angled-90-degree-usb-3-0-female-pcb-mount-panel-type-to-motherboard-20pin-cable-free-shipping_p2114395.html

I would just mount a USB stick somewhere inside the itx case

Same concept, different form factor. Rigid, just doesn't require a mounting point.

 

[FreshMike]

Hmm might not be a bad idea .. what about this ?

http://www.miniinthebox.com/0-6m-2ft-right-angled-90-degree-usb-3-0-female-pcb-mount-panel-type-to-motherboard-20pin-cable-free-shipping_p2114395.html

I would just mount a USB stick somewhere inside the itx case

Same concept, different form factor. Rigid, just doesn't require a mounting point.

yeah, just worried of the height, the case is 6.6 cm (H), so I need to fit the converter and a USB stick