PCIe X1 4.0 Riser Cable,PCI-Express 1X Male to Female Extension Cable PCI-e Extender Adapter(20CM/7.87inch)
Bottom line: The XRIKUI PCIe X1 4.0 Riser Cable: Supports PCIe 4.0 at up to 16Gbps, backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0; main trade-off: GPUs and other wide cards are capped at PCIe X1 bandwidth.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Supports PCIe 4.0 at up to 16Gbps, backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0 and 1.0
- ✓ Open-ended female slot accepts X1, X4, X8 and X16 cards at X1 bandwidth
- ✓ Dual 90-degree male and female connectors route around tight case layouts
- ✓ PCB reinforced with bolts and nuts to protect cable solder points
- ✓ Tin-plated pure copper cores with TPE shielding against interference
Cons
- ✗ GPUs and other wide cards are capped at PCIe X1 bandwidth
- ✗ Fixed 20cm (7.87in) length may be too short or too long for some builds
- ✗ Fixed right-angle connectors may not suit every slot orientation
- ✗ PCIe 4.0 speed needs a 4.0-capable board and card at both ends
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored XRIKUI PCIe X1 4.0 Riser Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. XRIKUI'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.
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Key Features
- PCI-E 1X Riser Cable with Ultra-Fast Data Transfer Speed, Supports PCIe 4.0, Stable Transmission Even at High Frequencies
- Dual 90-Degree Right Angle Design: Features a 90-degree male PCIe X1 connector and a 90-degree female PCIe X1 connector, making it compatible with a wide range of applications and environments.
- High-Speed PCIe 4.0 Bandwidth: Supports a maximum data transfer speed of 16Gbps, while being backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0, and 1.0 standards. The open-ended female connector design allows for the installation of PCIe X1/X4/X8/X16 adapters and devices such as 2.5G diskless boot cards, remote switch cards, capture cards, SSD RAID cards, and GPUs (limited to PCIe X1 bandwidth).
- 36-Pin Full-Function PCIe X1 Cable: Crafted with high-quality flexible cable, it is extremely soft, compact, and easy to install and use.
- Durable and Secure Construction: The PCB is reinforced with bolts and nuts to prevent tearing or short circuits at the cable solder points.The inner core features pure copper with tin plating for maximum signal transmission speed, while the shielding layer is made of TPE plastic with PE insulation to protect against electromagnetic interference during data transfer.
Full Specifications
| Brand | XRIKUI |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | XIKSU0003503 |
| Weight | 2.5g |
| Frequency | 16 GHz |
| Cable Type | PCIe |
| Model Name | XIKSU0003503 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Length | 20 centimeters |
| Part Number | XIKSU0003503 |
| Compatibility | Switch |
| Connector Type | Pcie X1 |
| Number of Pins | 36 |
| Special Feature | Data Transfer |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Female |
| Compatible Devices | desktop computer |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2 gigabytes_per_second |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Connectivity Technology | PCIe |
| 36-Pin Full-Function PCIe X1 Cable | Crafted with high-quality flexible cable, it is extremely soft, compact, and easy to install and use. |
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PCIe X1 4.0 Riser Cable,PCI-Express 1X Male to Female Extension Cable PCI-e Extender Adapter(20CM/7.87inch) 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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