08-29-2025, 03:43 PM
The Arc A310 ECO is a dual-slot, full-height PCIe 4.0 x8 GPU, but it works fine in a PCIe x16 slot too – with bandwidth scaling to the slot’s capabilities.
Now, here’s where the CWWK M8 gets tricky:
• The board does have a PCIe x8 physical slot, but it’s positioned unusually deep on the board due to the compact layout.
• Most full-height, dual-slot GPUs (like the Arc A310) will physically not fit unless you’re using a PCIe riser cable or modifying your chassis setup.
• Also, clearance with the SATA ports and board edge is very tight on these compact NAS boards.
If you’re set on using the Arc A310 ECO:
• Use a PCIe x8 to x16 riser cable (preferably angled) and mount the GPU horizontally or vertically depending on your case.
• Make sure your NAS case has enough ventilation and clearance, as the Arc A310 ECO does run cool, but still needs breathing room.
Also, double check that your power supply has a 6-pin connector and enough headroom, even though the A310 ECO is just a 75W card.
Now, here’s where the CWWK M8 gets tricky:
• The board does have a PCIe x8 physical slot, but it’s positioned unusually deep on the board due to the compact layout.
• Most full-height, dual-slot GPUs (like the Arc A310) will physically not fit unless you’re using a PCIe riser cable or modifying your chassis setup.
• Also, clearance with the SATA ports and board edge is very tight on these compact NAS boards.
If you’re set on using the Arc A310 ECO:
• Use a PCIe x8 to x16 riser cable (preferably angled) and mount the GPU horizontally or vertically depending on your case.
• Make sure your NAS case has enough ventilation and clearance, as the Arc A310 ECO does run cool, but still needs breathing room.
Also, double check that your power supply has a 6-pin connector and enough headroom, even though the A310 ECO is just a 75W card.