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GLOTRENDS 100mm PCIe 3.0 X1 Riser Cable for M.2, WiFi, Firewire, USB, Sound Cards, etc
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GLOTRENDS 100mm PCIe 3.0 X1 Riser Cable for M.2, WiFi, Firewire, USB, Sound Cards, etc

Bottom line: The GLOTRENDS 100mm PCIe 3.0 X1 Riser Cable for M.2 ($12.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Dual 90-degree angled X1 connectors for tight, low-profile case routing; main trade-off: locked to X1 speed even in X4/X8/X16 slots via adapter.

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

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Dual 90-degree angled X1 connectors for tight, low-profile case routing
  • ✓ EMI-shielded design protects signal integrity on PCIe 3.0 X1
  • ✓ 8Gbps PCIe 3.0 X1 bandwidth, backward compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.0
  • ✓ 36-pin full-function cable runs capture, SSD RAID, NIC and sound cards

Cons

  • ✗ Locked to X1 speed even in X4/X8/X16 slots via adapter
  • ✗ No PCIe 4.0 support; caps at Gen3 8Gbps bandwidth
  • ✗ Short 100mm length limits mounting placement
  • ✗ X1-only, so unsuitable as a GPU riser for gaming builds

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GLOTRENDS 100mm PCIe 3.0 X1 Riser Cable for M.2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. GLOTRENDS'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

  • PCI-Express 3.0 X1 to X1 extension cable
  • Dual 90 degree right angle: 90 degree right angle at X1 male interface, and 90 degree right angle at X1 female interface.
  • PCIe X1 female interface can be installed with PCIe X1/X4/X8/X16 adapter, but only PCIe X1 speed.
  • 8Gbps speed at max for PCI-Express 3.0 X1 bandwidth, backward compatible with PCIe 2.0/1.0. (Note: can not support PCIe 4.0 feature)
  • 36PIN full function PCIe X1 cable, support all kinds of PCIe cards, such as 2.5G Diskless Boot Card, Remote Switch Card, Capture Card, SSD RAID card, etc.
  • The EMI-shielded design ensures signal integrity and stable performance.

Full Specifications

BrandGLOTRENDS
ColorBlack
ModelPCIE30-X1-100MM-9090D
Weight2.5g
Frequency8 GHz
Cable TypeThe core is tinned copper wrapped in Teflon with a PVC protective coating on the outside
Item ShapeFlat
Model NamePCIE30-X1
Unit Count1.0 Count
Part NumberPCIE30-X1
ConnectivityUSB, WiFi
CompatibilitySwitch
Connector TypeFemale: 90 Degree, Male: -90 Degree
Item Type NamePCIe 3.0 X1 Riser Cable
Number of Pins36
Number of Items1
Special Feature100mm length, -90 to 90 degree conversion
Connector GenderMale-to-Female
Compatible DevicesM.2, WiFi, Firewire, USB, Sound Cards
Data Transfer Rate1 Gigabytes Per Second

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

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