Product Description
Product Description:
Upgrade your PC build with this PCIe x16 GPU riser cable, designed to extend the connection between your motherboard PCIe slot and graphics card. It is ideal for vertical GPU mounting, compact ITX cases, open-frame chassis, test benches, and custom gaming PC builds.
This listing includes PCIe 3.0 x16 and PCIe 4.0 x16 options. PCIe 3.0 x16 is a stable and practical choice for mainstream Gen3 systems, while PCIe 4.0 x16 provides up to 2× the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 when used with a compatible Gen4 motherboard and GPU.
Please note that the actual operating speed is determined by the lowest PCIe generation supported by your motherboard, GPU, and riser cable. For full PCIe 4.0 performance, all three components must support PCIe 4.0.
Whether you are building a gaming PC, workstation, open-air frame, or small form factor system, this flexible GPU extension cable helps improve installation flexibility and cable routing.
Please note:
1.The PCIe4.0extension cable will notturn the PCIe 3.0 motherboard intoPCIe4.0.
2.The actual speed depends on the lowest version of the motherboard, graphics card, and extension cable.
3.If you want to run full PCIe4.0, the motherboard, graphics card, and extension cable must all support PCIe 4.0.
4.PCIe 3.0 users can use it if they buy 4.0,but the speed is stillGen3.
5.Buyerswho are not sure which generation of PCIe their computer supportsshould first check the official parameters of the motherboard and GPU.
The differencebetween PCIe3.0x16andPCIe4.0x16 :
Feature
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16
Transfer Rate
8 GT/s per lane
16 GT/s per lane
Effective Bandwidth / Lane
~985 MB/s each direction
~1.969 GB/s each direction
Total x16 Bandwidth
~15.75 GB/s each direction
~31.5 GB/s each direction
Speed Difference
Standard Gen3 speed
Up to 2× PCIe 3.0 bandwidth
Recommended System
PCIe 3.0 motherboard / GPU
PCIe 4.0 motherboard + PCIe 4.0 GPU
Best For
Mainstream gaming PCs, office PCs
High-performance gaming PCs, workstation builds
Compatibility
Backward compatible
Backward compatible
Which Version Should You Choose?
Your System Combination
Recommended Version
What to Expect
Gen3 motherboard + Gen3 GPU
Choose PCIe 3.0 x16
Runs at Gen3 speed
Gen3 motherboard + Gen4 GPU
Choose PCIe 3.0 x16
Runs at Gen3 speed
Gen4 motherboard + Gen3 GPU
PCIe 3.0 x16 is usually sufficient
Runs at Gen3 speed
Gen4 motherboard + Gen4 GPU
Choose PCIe 4.0 x16
Full Gen4 performance
Want more future-ready bandwidth
Choose PCIe 4.0 x16
Better for newer high-performance builds
The riser cable does not upgrade your motherboard or graphics card speed. The actual operating speed is determined by the lowest PCIe generation among the motherboard, GPU, and riser cable:
Motherboard
GPU
Riser Cable
Actual Speed
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0 speed
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 3.0 speed
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 4.0
PCIe 3.0 speed
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0 speed
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