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Short black PCIe 3.0 x16 riser cable with straight connectors, 50mm long

Wilfly

Wilfly 50mm PCIe 3.0 x16 extender riser cable

SKU CH-Y4JP-97554

A 50 mm PCIe 3.0 x16 extender with EMI shielding lets you vertically mount a graphics card in tight spaces

  • Cable length1.97 in / 50 mm
  • First connector1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 female (to Add-in PCIe Card)
  • Second connector1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 male (to M/B PCIe Slot)
  • Connector count2
  • Product typeInternal Power Cables
  • Product colorBlack
  • 50 mm cable enables tight vertical GPU mounting
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 male-to-female connectors preserve full 16-lane bandwidth
  • EMI-shielded flexible design minimises signal disturbance
  • Rigid PCB with standoffs adds mechanical stability
  • Straight 1.97 in layout suits compact small-form-factor builds

What this cable is and who needs it

A 50 mm PCIe 3.0 x16 extender riser connects a graphics card to the motherboard when the slot is out of reach. It suits compact builds, vertical GPU brackets or custom loop layouts where a standard card cannot plug in directly. The short length keeps the signal path tight inside small chassis.

The specification that decides fit

The cable carries a PCI Express 3.0 x16 link rated for 16 GT/s per lane. Both ends use straight connectors: a female x16 socket for the add-in card and a male x16 plug for the motherboard slot. If your board or card runs at a different generation or width, the link will negotiate down to the lowest common speed.

Thermals noise and power draw

The assembly is fully passive with no active cooling, so it adds no fan noise. EMI shielding on the flexible ribbon limits electromagnetic interference without drawing extra power. In normal use the cable itself runs at ambient temperature and does not affect the GPU’s thermal envelope.

How it compares

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Specifications

Product
Product typeInternal Power Cables
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
First connector1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 female (to Add-in PCIe Card)
Second connector1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 male (to M/B PCIe Slot)
Connector count2
Size & build
Cable length1.97 in / 50 mm

Questions about this item

What bandwidth will my GPU actually see through this 50 mm PCIe 3.0 x16 riser?

The cable carries the full PCIe 3.0 x16 link, so a graphics card receives up to 16 GT/s per lane with no electrical reduction from the extender itself.

Does the PCIe 3.0 x16 interface limit throughput compared to a newer slot?

Yes — the male and female connectors are both PCIe 3.0 x16, so the link caps at 3.0 speeds even if the motherboard or GPU supports a higher generation.

How much clearance do I need behind the motherboard to fit the 50 mm straight cable?

The riser is 50 mm long with rigid PCB ends and standoffs; allow at least that depth plus the GPU bracket thickness for a clean vertical mount.

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