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Three PCI-E 1X to 16X riser cards with four USB 3.0 ports each

AAAwave

AAAwave PCI-E 1X to 16X Riser 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub Pack of 3

SKU CH-AN1F-FGFYA

Adds four USB 3.0 ports from a single PCIe x16 slot in a pack of three cards

  • Product typeInternal USB Hub
  • Extends one PCIe slot into four USB 3.0 ports
  • Plug-in design mounts directly to the motherboard for stability
  • Direct PCIe power eliminates external cables and interference
  • Reduces adapter count to minimise signal loss and improve reliability
  • Pack of three provides 16 total USB 3.0 ports for multi-device setups

PCI-E 1X to 16X Riser with 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub

This AAAwave add-on card converts a single PCI-E 1X slot into a four-port USB 3.0 hub. It targets miners or builders who need extra USB connections for risers or peripherals when motherboard headers are scarce. The pack contains three identical cards for multi-GPU rigs.

Direct PCI-E power with plug-in design

The card draws power directly from the PCI-E slot without external cables, reducing wire loss and interference. Its plug-in form factor mounts straight to the motherboard and can be secured to the chassis, improving signal stability during continuous mining or compute workloads.

Buyers needing more than four USB ports per card

Each unit provides exactly four USB 3.0 ports, so rigs requiring additional connections will need extra cards or a different solution. The adapter uses a PCI-E 1X slot, so verify your board has enough free 1X or larger slots before ordering.

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Price $54.99
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Specifications

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Product typeInternal USB Hub

Questions about this item

How much heat or power draw should I expect when running all four USB 3.0 ports on the AAAwave PCI-E riser continuously?

The card draws power directly from the PCI-E slot without an external cable, so heat and power stay within the slot's normal limits during all-day operation.

What must my motherboard provide for the AAAwave PCI-E 1X to 16X riser to function?

Your motherboard needs a free PCI-E x1 or larger slot; the riser plugs straight in and requires no extra power connector or driver installation.

Will the AAAwave riser work reliably with an older PCI-E 2.0 motherboard slot?

Yes, the card is backward compatible and will operate at the speed of the host slot, so a PCI-E 2.0 motherboard still provides four usable USB 3.0 ports.

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