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Black PCIe x4 capture card with two HDMI ports and a low-profile bracket

STARTECH

STARTECH PEXHDCAP4K HDMI 2.0 capture card 4K 60Hz PCIe x4

SKU CH-2WVS-C5SA8 MPN PEXHDCAP4K

Captures 4K 60Hz HDMI 2.0 video with HDR10 and H.264 encoding via PCIe x4 slot

  • External connectorsInput: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin) Output: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin)
  • Internal portsPCI Express x4
  • Supported standardsIndustry Standards: NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-60, PAL Video Encoding:
  • Product typePCI Express HDMI Capture Card
  • Compatible withWindows 8 / 10
  • DetailsAV Input: HDMI - 2.0 AV Output: HDMI Audio: Yes
  • Capture 4K 60 Hz video via HDMI 2.0
  • Hardware H.264 encoding reduces CPU load
  • HDMI loop-through output for monitoring
  • Low-profile and full-height brackets included
  • DirectShow compatible with OBS, Teams, Zoom

PCIe x4 HDMI 2.0 capture card

The StarTech PEXHDCAP4K installs in a PCI Express x4 slot and captures 4K 60Hz video through an HDMI 2.0 input. It supports HDR10 and two-channel audio at 4096×2160p 60fps. The card is suited for desktop users who record camera feeds, conference calls or gameplay for streaming.

Sustained H.264 encoding

Hardware-assisted H.264 encoding offloads the CPU during long recording sessions, keeping frame rates steady at 60 fps. DirectShow compatibility lets the card work with OBS, Streamcatcher, Teams, Zoom and other Windows 8 or 10 applications without dropping frames over extended periods.

Low-profile bracket and loop-through

A low-profile bracket is included alongside the full-height bracket, so the card fits compact cases as well as standard towers. The HDMI 2.0 output passes the incoming signal through to a monitor while capturing, simplifying single-display setups. HDCP compliance protects copyrighted content during capture.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model namePEXHDCAP4K
Product typePCI Express HDMI Capture Card
Connectivity
Supported standardsIndustry Standards:
NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-60, PAL
Video Encoding: MPEG4/H.264
DirectShow Compatible
Ports & slots
External connectorsInput: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin)
Output: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin)
Internal portsPCI Express x4
Size & build
Product dimensions0.7 in × 5.3 in × 4.7 in
Product weight0.13 lb (0.06 kg)
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size220 × 150 × 52 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withWindows 8 / 10
In the box
In the boxPCI Express HDMI Capture Card
Low-Profile Bracket
Quick-Start Guide

Questions about this item

Does the PCIe x4 capture card run hot or draw extra power when recording 4096×2160p at 60 Hz all day?

The board draws power only from the PCIe x4 slot and has no active cooling, so it stays at slot-temperature during continuous 4K 60 Hz capture.

What must my desktop already have to install and use this 19-pin HDMI 2.0 capture card?

A free PCIe x4 (or larger) slot, Windows 8 or 10, and an HDMI 2.0 source such as a camera or console.

Will the card pass 4K 60 Hz HDR10 through its HDMI 2.0 output to an older 1080p monitor while I record?

The HDMI 2.0 loop-through replicates the incoming 4096×2160p 60 Hz signal unchanged, so the downstream display must support that resolution and HDR10.

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