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Short cable design for PCIe connection

Short cable design for PCIe connection

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MissFoxy101
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02-19-2023, 07:23 PM
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Hi, you've added another double slot graphics card and now want to connect a SATA expansion card using a PCIe slot hidden behind the coolers. You're thinking about using an extension cable that can bend around the graphics cards and fit snugly between them. A flat cable isn't ideal unless you wrap it around the card, which could affect airflow. I'm looking for solutions that keep the cable close to the onboard slot while fitting behind the coolers. Regarding speed, these cables shouldn't significantly impact SATA performance, especially since you're planning to use mechanical HDDs rather than high-speed SSDs. Let me know if you'd like more ideas!
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MissFoxy101
02-19-2023, 07:23 PM #1

Hi, you've added another double slot graphics card and now want to connect a SATA expansion card using a PCIe slot hidden behind the coolers. You're thinking about using an extension cable that can bend around the graphics cards and fit snugly between them. A flat cable isn't ideal unless you wrap it around the card, which could affect airflow. I'm looking for solutions that keep the cable close to the onboard slot while fitting behind the coolers. Regarding speed, these cables shouldn't significantly impact SATA performance, especially since you're planning to use mechanical HDDs rather than high-speed SSDs. Let me know if you'd like more ideas!

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marine14
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02-19-2023, 09:11 PM
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There are PCIe risers designed to transmit the PCIe standard via USB ports, allowing you to connect them with USB cables. They’re typically employed in mining setups but can handle sufficient bandwidth for HDDs based on the number of drives you add. It’s unclear if they’ll fit your slot, though they might assist with organizing cables. To fit, you may need to mount the GPU on a separate riser, which could be necessary if using it for gaming instead of mining. These risers usually resemble the ones shown here: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16812423197...ption=pcie riser&cm_re=pcie_riser-_-12-423-197-_-Product and this was the most compact option I found: https://www.newegg.com/en-labs-1ft-riser...ption=pcie riser&cm_re=pcie_riser-_-9SIACJF7729688-_-Product. Note that these devices don’t use the USB protocol and aren’t compatible with standard USB connections.
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marine14
02-19-2023, 09:11 PM #2

There are PCIe risers designed to transmit the PCIe standard via USB ports, allowing you to connect them with USB cables. They’re typically employed in mining setups but can handle sufficient bandwidth for HDDs based on the number of drives you add. It’s unclear if they’ll fit your slot, though they might assist with organizing cables. To fit, you may need to mount the GPU on a separate riser, which could be necessary if using it for gaming instead of mining. These risers usually resemble the ones shown here: https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16812423197...ption=pcie riser&cm_re=pcie_riser-_-12-423-197-_-Product and this was the most compact option I found: https://www.newegg.com/en-labs-1ft-riser...ption=pcie riser&cm_re=pcie_riser-_-9SIACJF7729688-_-Product. Note that these devices don’t use the USB protocol and aren’t compatible with standard USB connections.

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Avarii
Junior Member
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02-19-2023, 10:50 PM
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I'm using them for both gaming and 3D rendering/CAD, aiming to reduce the compromise. If it becomes too complicated, I might revert to older choices and consider a fresh setup. The USB cable concept sounds promising—I'll explore it and let me know what works best. Thanks!
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Avarii
02-19-2023, 10:50 PM #3

I'm using them for both gaming and 3D rendering/CAD, aiming to reduce the compromise. If it becomes too complicated, I might revert to older choices and consider a fresh setup. The USB cable concept sounds promising—I'll explore it and let me know what works best. Thanks!