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This PCIe x1 to PCIe x16 Slot Extension adapter provides enhanced compatibility between motherboards and a variety of PCI Express expansion cards, allowing you to install a PCIe card (x1 - x16) in an x1 slot. The PCI Express x1 to x16 adapter accommodates low profile x2, x4, x8, x12 or x16 PCI Express cards, eliminating the cost and hassle of upgrading a PCIe card or replacing the motherboard for the sake of compatibility.
This review is from : StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162)
Works well for me.. . I'm using this card in my Dell XPS 9100 to add a 2nd PCI x16 graphics card (an HIS Radeon HD 5450) to power a third monitor. I had no problems whatsoever with this adapter.
Windows 7 x64 Professional detected the new graphics card immediately and the existing ATI driver for my Radeon HD 5600 card worked just fine. Would definitely buy again as needed (although I'd certainly try and get a PC with more x16 slots next time first!)
Works well for me.. . I'm using this card in my Dell XPS 9100 to add a 2nd PCI x16 graphics card (an HIS Radeon HD 5450) to power a third monitor. I had no problems whatsoever with this adapter.
Windows 7 x64 Professional detected the new graphics card immediately and the existing ATI driver for my Radeon HD 5600 card worked just fine. Would definitely buy again as needed (although I'd certainly try and get a PC with more x16 slots next time first!)
StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162) Reviews
This thing really works! . Expensive, but it works! Used it with a Gigabye 965P-DS3 motherboard and MSI ATI Radeon HD5450/512MB/DDR3. I had to use a low profile bracket in order to screw the card to the case. Doing this will drop the performance of the card considerably. Don't expect to play 3D games or play HD videos. No problems with Windows 7 Aero and dual monitors.
This thing really works! . Expensive, but it works! Used it with a Gigabye 965P-DS3 motherboard and MSI ATI Radeon HD5450/512MB/DDR3. I had to use a low profile bracket in order to screw the card to the case. Doing this will drop the performance of the card considerably. Don't expect to play 3D games or play HD videos. No problems with Windows 7 Aero and dual monitors.
Cons Review
Does not work for its intended use . I tried 2 of these Startech pcie x1 to x16 adapters with 3 different video cards and in 2 different computers running Windows 7 Home Premium and Ultimate. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling drivers normally in Windows and in safe mode several times both with and without card+adapter inserted. Some of the video card drivers would not install when the adapter/card was not plugged in but would install ok when connected which indicates something is being recognized but I would get no video signal when starting the computers or even after waiting for windows to load. The video cards appear to get power through the adapter but no new hardware is detected in windows and nothing new is listed in device manager. I've tested both Nvidia and ATI cards and all cards work fine without the adapter.
Here's some more info about the hardware I'm using:
Cards tested:
Powercolor Radeon HD5450 512MB
EVGA Geforce 210 512MB
Zotac GT 240 1GB (just for good measure; I doubt the adapter could supply enough power for this one)
Motherboards:
Zotac 6100 ITX
Zotac 8200 mATX (also tried card/adapter combo in pciex16 slot to see if it made a difference since pciex1 card are supposed to work in them)
I also contacted Zotac to ask if anything special is required for the bios to recognize a pciex1 video card and they said no. All 3 cards work fine in the pciex16 slot of the mATX board (shows bios screens and windows loads ok even before drivers are installed). Both motherboards have the latest available bios updates.
My conclusion is that this adapter does not function for its intended use or it has an extremely high rate of defects. I have yet to see a pciex16 sound card, tv tuner, or wireless adapter so I assume the card was designed for use with graphic cards. Startech was unable to help nor did they provide any info as to what hardware and/or software is comfirmed to work with this product. I would caution anyone planning to use this that it likely won't work.
UPDATE: Judging by the new picture of this item it looks like they redesigned it but kept the same part#. The two I tried looked like the pics someone else uploaded but the main pic appears to have a new 4-pin molex connector. Perhaps others will have better luck with this revision.
Here's some more info about the hardware I'm using:
Cards tested:
Powercolor Radeon HD5450 512MB
EVGA Geforce 210 512MB
Zotac GT 240 1GB (just for good measure; I doubt the adapter could supply enough power for this one)
Motherboards:
Zotac 6100 ITX
Zotac 8200 mATX (also tried card/adapter combo in pciex16 slot to see if it made a difference since pciex1 card are supposed to work in them)
I also contacted Zotac to ask if anything special is required for the bios to recognize a pciex1 video card and they said no. All 3 cards work fine in the pciex16 slot of the mATX board (shows bios screens and windows loads ok even before drivers are installed). Both motherboards have the latest available bios updates.
My conclusion is that this adapter does not function for its intended use or it has an extremely high rate of defects. I have yet to see a pciex16 sound card, tv tuner, or wireless adapter so I assume the card was designed for use with graphic cards. Startech was unable to help nor did they provide any info as to what hardware and/or software is comfirmed to work with this product. I would caution anyone planning to use this that it likely won't work.
UPDATE: Judging by the new picture of this item it looks like they redesigned it but kept the same part#. The two I tried looked like the pics someone else uploaded but the main pic appears to have a new 4-pin molex connector. Perhaps others will have better luck with this revision.
Feature StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162)
- Saves you upgrade costs and time
- Use high performance cards without having to change or upgrade your motherboard to one with a larger slot
- Connects a low profile multi-lane PCI Express card to a x1 slot on your motherboard
- Extends the height of the low profile bracket to full profile height
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Product Details
EAN : 0065030839143UPC : 065030839143
MPN : PEX1TO162
Brand : StarTech
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 2 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Startech
Model : PEX1TO162
Publisher : Startech
SKU : 386997#0
Studio : Startech
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