StarTech PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter, PCIe, TAA (PEX2MPEX)
Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by a StarTech.com 2-Year warranty and free lifetime technical support
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
The PEX2MPEX PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Adapter Card enables Mini PCI Express cards (Mini Cards) to be used in a standard PCI Express card slot. These PCIe Mini Cards, which are typically designed for laptops or small form factor ITX computers, can be used normally inside more conventional desktop computers. The adapter card features a complete PCIe to Mini PCIe pass-through design that eliminates data transfer rate bottlenecks, while the included full and low profile installation brackets makes this adapter card compatible with most computer chassis. Backed by a StarTech..
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. StarTech.com's retro graphics & video lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics & video of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Enables all types of full-length mini PCI Express cards to fit into a standard PCI Express card slot
- Includes both a full and low profile/half-height installation bracket for installation into almost any computer chassis
- Backed by a StarTech.com 2-Year warranty and free lifetime technical support
- Fits standard full-length Mini PCI Express cards
- Complete pass-through design from Mini PCI Express to PCI Express
Full Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Style | PCI Express to Mini PCI Express |
| Style Name | PCI Express to Mini PCI Express |
| Model Number | PEX2MPEX |
| Built-In Media | StarTech.com PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter - Mini PCI card adapter - PCIe - PEX2MPEX |
| Mfr Part Number | PEX2MPEX |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Warranty Description | 2-Year |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3"L x 0.6"W x 2.7"H |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030845793 |
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StarTech PCI Express to Mini PCI Express Card Adapter, PCIe, TAA (PEX2MPEX) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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