Skip to main content
PCIe Serial Expansion Card, 2 Port PCI Express 1.0 x 1 to Industrial DB9 COM RS232 Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC (Will Also Work on PCI-E x4, x8, x16 Slot)
GODSHARK

GODSHARK PCIe Serial Expansion Card

Bottom line: The GODSHARK PCIe Serial Expansion Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Live pricing on eBay

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two (2) 9-pin RS-232 serial ports.

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

Description:This PCI Express serial card, is specially designed for POS and ATM applications. The product with WCH382L chip supports a variety of mainstream operating systems, including Windows and Linux. In addition, the extended 2 rs-232 serial ports can support the communication rate of 230.4 Kbps, and provide modem control signals to ensure compatibility with all kinds of external serial port devices. Since the card is PCI Express "x1", it can be installed on various PCI Express slots (including 4x 8x16x).Serial Interface (RS232):Comply with industrial standard 16C450/16C550 UARTOn-Chip…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GODSHARK PCIe Serial Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. GODSHARK's expansion cards 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 expansion cards 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

  • Two (2) 9-pin RS-232 serial ports.
  • PCI Express x1 interface (will also work on PCI-E x4, x8, x16 slot).
  • Compliant with PCI Express specification Revision 1.1.
  • PCI Express single-lane (x1) bus bandwidth 2.5 Gbps.
  • Support DOS, Windows 98 / Me / NT4.0 / 2000 / XP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Server 2003 & 2008 / Linux operating systems.

Full Specifications

BrandGODSHARK
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberWCH382L
CompatibilityPC, Linux
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x1
Full listing titlePCIe Serial Expansion Card, 2 Port PCI Express 1.0 x 1 to Industrial DB9 COM RS232 Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC (Will Also Work on PCI-E x4, x8, x16 Slot)

Ready to buy?

PCIe Serial Expansion Card, 2 Port PCI Express 1.0 x 1 to Industrial DB9 COM RS232 Converter Adapter Controller for Desktop PC (Will Also Work on PCI-E x4, x8, x16 Slot) 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.

See live eBay listings → Check Amazon listing →

Related Expansion Cards

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

Earliest SpecPicks reviews

Browse full archive →