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SMUGDESK PCIe X1 to 4-Port USB 3.0 Expansion Card
Adds four USB 3.0 ports via one PCIe X1 slot for connecting multiple GPU risers in mining rigs
- One PCIe X1 slot expands to four USB 3.0 ports for multi-GPU rigs
- Stable control chip enables 24/7 continuous mining operation
- PCIe X1 form factor fits X1/X4/X8/X16 slots for flexible assembly
- Optimized signal design reduces dropout risk during ETH, XMR, ZEC mining
- Compatible with Windows and Linux systems used in mining deployments
Mining rig expansion
This PCIe X1 card adds four USB 3.0 ports so a single motherboard slot can feed multiple GPU risers. It targets builders assembling multi-card rigs for Ethereum, Monero or Zcash mining who have run out of onboard connectors.
Stable controller and signal design
The onboard control chip is rated for 24/7 continuous operation and the layout reduces signal dropout during sustained mining workloads. Compatibility with Windows and Linux covers the two most common mining OS choices without extra driver hunting.
Flexible slot fit and daily use
The X1 form factor seats in X1, X4, X8 or X16 slots, letting you populate any free lane on a mining board. Four USB 3.0 ports mean four risers per card, so cable routing stays tidy even in dense 16-GPU frames.
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- Price $30.99
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Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How long is the control chip rated to run continuously in a mining rig?
The control chip is designed for stable 24/7 operation during cryptocurrency mining workloads.
What bandwidth ceiling will appear first when four GPU risers are active on the single PCIe X1 link?
All four USB 3.0 ports share the PCIe X1 lane, so sustained throughput is limited to that single-lane capacity.
Does the card need extra power connectors or active cooling for all-day mining?
No auxiliary power plugs or fans are mentioned; the board draws power from the PCIe slot and relies on case airflow.
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