MECCANIXITY Card Edge Connector Blue Socket 56 Pin 3.96mm Pitch for Printed PCB Circuit Board, Arcade
Bottom line: The MECCANIXITY Card Edge Connector Blue Socket 56 Pin 3.96mm Pitch 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
- ✓ Tips: Please confirm the connector specifications before purchasing.
- ✓ Backed by MECCANIXITY'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
SpecPicks Verdict
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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
- 805 series 3.96mm pitch card edge connectors can be used with matching printed PCB boards or other circuit boards, the data can be easily read. Widely used in computers serving as expansion slots for peripheral cards, such as AGP cards, PCI, PCI Express, game consoles, etc.
- Package Content: 1pcs x Edge Card Connector; Pin: 56P; Pitch: 3.96mm; Mounting Hole Distance: 125mm/4.92 inch; Total Size(L*W*H): 132x8.7x16.3mm/5.2x0.34x0.64 inch
- Phosphor copper pins, gold-plated shrapnel, gold-plated electroplating layer, good welding performance, can improve the electrical conductivity of the connector, improve the working stability and reliability of the internal devices. PVC case has good chemical stability, which can improve mechanical strength and thermal stability.
- Edge connector pins are nice tight fit, snug on game pcb board. Fits an edge connector card, easy to insert board into socket, with mounting holes
- Tips: Please confirm the connector specifications before purchasing.
Full Specifications
| Tips | Please confirm the connector specifications before purchasing. |
|---|---|
| Brand | MECCANIXITY |
| Dimensions | 132x8.7x16.3mm |
| Package Content | 1pcs x Edge Card Connector; Pin: 56P; Pitch: 3.96mm; Mounting Hole Distance: 125mm/4.92 inch; Total Size(L*W*H): 132x8.7x16.3mm/5.2x0.34x0.64 inch |
| Package Dimensions | 5.63 x 4.09 x 0.55 inches |
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