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90-degree PCIe 1x riser cable with SATA power adapter, 1ft length

EN-Labs

EN-Labs PCIE1X21X PCIe 1X to 1X riser cable 90 degree 1ft

SKU CH-S3QM-GAVW4

Extends a motherboard PCIe 1X slot one foot with a 90-degree turn, includes a SATA-to-Molex power adapter for GPU riser use

  • Cable length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • First connectorPCIe 1X Male
  • Second connectorPCIe 1X Slot
  • Product typeRiser cable
  • Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
  • Key featuresSome Graphics Card or GPU heatsink cooling system is too lar
  • Extends a blocked PCIe 1X slot by 1ft for easier peripheral placement
  • 90-degree turn design fits narrow small-form-factor cases
  • Powered through SATA 15-pin connector from the PSU
  • Includes SATA-to-SP4 power adapter cable for flexible power routing
  • Gold-plated USB 3.0 cable supports data transfer up to 5Gbps

PCIe 1X riser for blocked slots

The EN-Labs PCIE1X21X extends a motherboard PCIe 1X slot by 1ft using a gold-plated USB 3.0 cable. A 90-degree turn on the mini card clears oversized GPU heatsinks that would otherwise cover the slot. It is built for small form factor cases where space is tight and cable routing matters. The kit includes a SATA to 4-pin molex adapter for auxiliary power.

Behaviour under sustained load

The cable supports data transfer up to 5Gbps max across the full 1ft length. Gold-plated contacts maintain signal integrity during continuous mining or compute workloads. Power is drawn from a SATA 15-pin connector on the PSU, feeding the riser through the included adapter. No active components on the riser mean performance scales with the host slot and attached device.

Thermals noise and power

The passive riser adds no fans or moving parts, so it produces zero acoustic noise. Heat generation is limited to resistive losses in the cable and connectors under normal use. Power delivery relies on the SATA connection from the PSU, keeping the motherboard slot free from extra current draw. The 90-degree PCB helps airflow around adjacent components in cramped builds.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Model namePCIE1 × 21X
Product typeRiser cable
Ports & slots
First connectorPCIe 1X Male
Second connectorPCIe 1X Slot
Size & build
Overall length1 ft (0.3 m)
Cable length1 ft (0.3 m)

Questions about this item

Does the 90-degree riser cable generate extra heat or noise when a GPU runs all day?

The cable is a passive extender with no active components, so it adds no measurable heat or noise during continuous operation.

What power connector must my PSU already provide for this riser to work?

The included adapter converts a SATA 15-pin connector from the PSU to the small 4-pin Molex required by the riser board.

Will this 1X riser work with an older motherboard that only has PCIe 2.0 slots?

The riser carries PCIe 1X signals through a USB 3.0 cable rated for 5 Gbps, so it is compatible with PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 motherboards.

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