Modding a PCI-E x4 slot to fit x16 on the Dell Sc430

Yes, a x1 card should work in a x16 slot It's good that you've got it to work in a x1 slot What else have you tried it in besides the x16 slot

That particular SSD card is only able to use 4x PCIe lanes so putting it in a 16x lane slot would make no difference at all In fact all but one

canadian slot sites It should work just fine The port should automatically drop down to x4 You may need to get a smaller plate though

can nvme be used in m2 slot 2 expansion card is the top slot What you are trying to do requires HEDT to do properly Unfortunately, X299 was the last proper HEDT before