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PCIE Gen 4 riser issue detected Not functioning properly

PCIE Gen 4 riser issue detected Not functioning properly

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mickykitsune
Junior Member
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10-05-2022, 02:31 PM
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Hi, I’ve been working on this problem for months without success. I purchased the Fractal Ridge with a Gen 4 riser, but it didn’t work properly—I had to switch to a Gen 3 version. When I reached out to Fractal, they sent me a new one, yet the issues persisted (no boot, crashes, BSOD, etc.). Around Easter, I bought another case, the DAN A4-H2O with a Gen 4 riser. Unfortunately, it still won’t boot. Connecting the GPU directly works perfectly, even when forcing Gen 4 in BIOS. My concern is whether I’m experiencing some unusual luck or if there’s another hidden problem making it incompatible. I’ve checked every other component and am confident the riser itself is the main issue. Thanks for any insights!

Specs: Aorus Z690i Ultra 13600K Kingstone DDR5 5600 2x16GB RTX 3060 M-series, MSI Gaming, Samsung 970 Pro, 1TB Corsair SF750.

I understand my GPU isn’t optimized for Gen 4, but I need it to work with this riser. Have you encountered similar cases?
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mickykitsune
10-05-2022, 02:31 PM #1

Hi, I’ve been working on this problem for months without success. I purchased the Fractal Ridge with a Gen 4 riser, but it didn’t work properly—I had to switch to a Gen 3 version. When I reached out to Fractal, they sent me a new one, yet the issues persisted (no boot, crashes, BSOD, etc.). Around Easter, I bought another case, the DAN A4-H2O with a Gen 4 riser. Unfortunately, it still won’t boot. Connecting the GPU directly works perfectly, even when forcing Gen 4 in BIOS. My concern is whether I’m experiencing some unusual luck or if there’s another hidden problem making it incompatible. I’ve checked every other component and am confident the riser itself is the main issue. Thanks for any insights!

Specs: Aorus Z690i Ultra 13600K Kingstone DDR5 5600 2x16GB RTX 3060 M-series, MSI Gaming, Samsung 970 Pro, 1TB Corsair SF750.

I understand my GPU isn’t optimized for Gen 4, but I need it to work with this riser. Have you encountered similar cases?

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flaggum
Junior Member
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10-11-2022, 06:36 PM
#2
It seems like a Gen3 riser could work well with an RTX 3060, regardless of the case.
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flaggum
10-11-2022, 06:36 PM #2

It seems like a Gen3 riser could work well with an RTX 3060, regardless of the case.

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Rockstarros
Junior Member
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10-13-2022, 02:30 AM
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Rockstarros
10-13-2022, 02:30 AM #3

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GonzoGamerPro
Junior Member
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10-13-2022, 10:14 AM
#4
The DAN/Lian-li riser is identified by its specific labeling system.
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GonzoGamerPro
10-13-2022, 10:14 AM #4

The DAN/Lian-li riser is identified by its specific labeling system.

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Ian77
Member
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10-13-2022, 05:01 PM
#5
The risers you're considering have no PCIe 4.0 markings. It's possible the manufacturers aren't offering them, which is why I usually avoid them, but this project needs a slim design and I anticipate needing PCIe 3.0.
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Ian77
10-13-2022, 05:01 PM #5

The risers you're considering have no PCIe 4.0 markings. It's possible the manufacturers aren't offering them, which is why I usually avoid them, but this project needs a slim design and I anticipate needing PCIe 3.0.

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Baallog
Member
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10-15-2022, 06:59 AM
#6
All three layers are compatible with PCIe 4.0. The Z690 I AORUS ULTRA DDR4 (rev. 1.0) works well. The GIGABYTE Global F23 firmware update notes problems with the RTX 3060, but you haven’t updated yet. There’s no restriction on the 16x PCIe setup, which should support Gen5.
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Baallog
10-15-2022, 06:59 AM #6

All three layers are compatible with PCIe 4.0. The Z690 I AORUS ULTRA DDR4 (rev. 1.0) works well. The GIGABYTE Global F23 firmware update notes problems with the RTX 3060, but you haven’t updated yet. There’s no restriction on the 16x PCIe setup, which should support Gen5.

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alexagas
Member
210
10-17-2022, 04:37 AM
#7
Thanks for the notification! I haven’t looked for updates recently, so I’ll apply this update now and inform you of any changes. I’m not expecting significant improvements.
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alexagas
10-17-2022, 04:37 AM #7

Thanks for the notification! I haven’t looked for updates recently, so I’ll apply this update now and inform you of any changes. I’m not expecting significant improvements.

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zaydo55644
Junior Member
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10-17-2022, 09:55 AM
#8
To answer your query accurately, the fractal riser lacks any labeling to show its origin
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zaydo55644
10-17-2022, 09:55 AM #8

To answer your query accurately, the fractal riser lacks any labeling to show its origin

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ShadowDog1342
Junior Member
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11-01-2022, 10:42 AM
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I've noticed this problem often after buying something new. Newegg labels these as PCIe 3.0 models, requiring a Fractal replacement. If the UEFI fix doesn't help, it might be due to compatibility issues with the 'PCIe 4.0' risers on your board and GPU. I remember those early days were pricey, so seeing companies push these feels questionable. I planned to just force the 3.0 setting, assuming it wouldn't auto-act, since my build uses a R5 7600 and possibly a 6700 XT. The end of my mITX journey included the ncase M1, which didn't use a riser at all—especially since I doubted those designs before the 3.0 vs 4.0 confusion started around 2014 with the Silverstone Raven model.
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ShadowDog1342
11-01-2022, 10:42 AM #9

I've noticed this problem often after buying something new. Newegg labels these as PCIe 3.0 models, requiring a Fractal replacement. If the UEFI fix doesn't help, it might be due to compatibility issues with the 'PCIe 4.0' risers on your board and GPU. I remember those early days were pricey, so seeing companies push these feels questionable. I planned to just force the 3.0 setting, assuming it wouldn't auto-act, since my build uses a R5 7600 and possibly a 6700 XT. The end of my mITX journey included the ncase M1, which didn't use a riser at all—especially since I doubted those designs before the 3.0 vs 4.0 confusion started around 2014 with the Silverstone Raven model.

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nathancraig7
Junior Member
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11-06-2022, 11:51 PM
#10
They said the update didn't help, so I'm going to push Gen 3 now and save my time and stress. As soon as this case ends, I'll change.
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nathancraig7
11-06-2022, 11:51 PM #10

They said the update didn't help, so I'm going to push Gen 3 now and save my time and stress. As soon as this case ends, I'll change.

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