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StarTech PCIe Card, PCIe Printer Card, TAA, Expansion (PEX1S1P950) | PCI Express Combo Adapter Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port, With Serial and Parallel Port
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StarTech.com StarTech PCIe Card

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech PCIe Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category, priced around $47.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

This PCIe Parallel and Serial Combo Card installs into a single PCI-Express x1 slot in your computer, and adds a DB25 IEEE 1284 parallel port and DB9 RS 232 serial port to your system. The PEX1S1P950 is the latest version of our popular PEX1S1P952 combo card. Adds an LPT Parallel Port The controller card features an Asix AX99100 chip and enables you to connect a DB25 device to your desktop computer. The parallel port is ideal for connecting printers, scanners, plotters, point-of-sale terminals, PLCs, scientific sensors, medical equipment or oscilloscopes. The card can also be used in…

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SpecPicks Verdict

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

  • PCIe CARD WITH SERIAL & PARALLEL PORT: Using a x1 PCIe 2.0 slot, add a DB25 parallel & a DB9 RS232 port to your computer; Card installs in full/standard profile PCIe slot; Latest version of our popular PEX1S1P952
  • TECH SPECS: Parallel Speeds up to 2.5Mbps | Supports SPP/Byte/ECP modes | Compatible with IEEE 1284 | Asix AX99100 chip | RS232 speeds up to 921.6Kbps | 16C950 UART | 256 byte FIFO buffer
  • VERSATILE APPLICATIONS: PCIe expansion combo card adds LPT Printer & COM serial ports working with printers, scanners, plotters, point of sale terminals, PLCs, control/automation in factories, scientific sensors, medical equipment, oscilloscope
  • WIDE COMPATABILITY: PCI Express RS232 serial/parallel adapter card is compliant with PCI-E Base Spec. Rev. 2 & PCI Power Mgmt 1.2; Windows (7 and up) Windows Server (2003 and up) and Linux (2.6.X and up); Auto IRQ & IO assignment; Supports IRQ Sharing

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberPEX1S1P950
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1x 1 Port Serial and Parallel PCI Express Card; 1x Full Profile Bracket (Installed); 1x Quick-Start Guide
Mfr Part NumberPEX1S1P950
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfacePCI Express x1, Parallel interface, Serial Interface
Warranty DescriptionLifetime
Item Dimensions L x W x H3.1"L x 3.7"W x 0.9"H
Full listing titleStarTech PCIe Card, PCIe Printer Card, TAA, Expansion (PEX1S1P950) | PCI Express Combo Adapter Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port, With Serial and Parallel Port

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StarTech PCIe Card, PCIe Printer Card, TAA, Expansion (PEX1S1P950) | PCI Express Combo Adapter Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port, With Serial and Parallel Port is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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