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Green PCB riser card with four PCIe x16 slots and USB 3.0 cable

Thinkstar

Thinkstar PCIe 1x to 4 Slot Riser Card USB 3.0

SKU CH-VKRY-XYSNZ

Turns one PCIe x1 slot into four x16 connectors with USB 3.0 links and no extra power cable

  • TypeNo
  • Expands one PCIe 1x slot into four 16x slots for multi-GPU builds
  • PCIe slot power solution removes the need for extra power cables
  • Single USB 3.0 cable simplifies installation and keeps cabling tidy
  • Integrated IC heat radiator maintains stable temperatures during continuous mining loads
  • Compact 120 x 66 x 21 mm board fits tight chassis and supports DOS, Linux, Windows XP/7/8/10

4-slot PCIe 1x multiplier

This Thinkstar riser converts a single PCI Express 1x slot into four external 16x connectors. It targets miners and expanders who need multiple GPUs or add-in cards from one motherboard lane. The board plugs straight into the slot without an extender cable and can be screwed to the chassis. A USB 3.0 link carries data to the four ports.

Check motherboard lane and OS support

Verify that your board has a free PCIe 1x slot and that the BIOS can initialise multiple devices on a single lane. Supported operating systems are DOS, Linux and Windows XP through 10. No extra power cable is required because the adapter draws supply from the slot itself. Ensure the case has room for the 120 by 66 millimetre footprint.

Sustained load behaviour

An integrated IC heat radiator helps dissipate warmth during continuous mining or compute workloads. The single USB 3.0 cable limits aggregate bandwidth to the 1x lane speed, so throughput per card drops when all four slots run simultaneously. The lightweight 41 gram board adds minimal stress to the motherboard socket during long-term operation.

Highlights

  • Expands one PCIe 1x slot into four 16x slots for multi-GPU builds
  • PCIe slot power solution removes the need for extra power cables
  • Single USB 3.0 cable simplifies installation and keeps cabling tidy
  • Integrated IC heat radiator maintains stable temperatures during continuous mining loads
  • Compact 120 x 66 x 21 mm board fits tight chassis and supports DOS, Linux, Windows XP/7/8/10

Specifications

TypeNo

Questions about this item

Does the package include the USB 3.0 cable needed to connect the riser to the motherboard?

The package contains only the 1 to 4 PCIe adapter card; the USB 3.0 cable must be purchased separately.

Is the 120 mm length version the only size available for this 4-slot riser?

The board measures approximately 120 x 66 x 21 mm and no other dimensions are offered for this model.

Will four graphics cards run at full 16x speed through the single 1x host connection?

The single PCIe 1x host lane limits total bandwidth to 1x; each of the four slots shares that throughput rather than providing independent 16x links.

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