What is the maximum length of a PCI-Express Flexible Extension Cable?
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What is the maximum length a PCI-Express bus can be extended with a PCI-Express Flexible Extension Cable like this (36 Pin):
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What is the maximum length a PCI-Express bus can be extended with a PCI-Express Flexible Extension Cable like this (36 Pin):
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What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
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This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04
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What is the maximum length a PCI-Express bus can be extended with a PCI-Express Flexible Extension Cable like this (36 Pin):
cable pci-express
edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
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asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
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What is the maximum length a PCI-Express bus can be extended with a PCI-Express Flexible Extension Cable like this (36 Pin):
cable pci-express
cable pci-express
edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
fixer1234
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asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
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edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
fixer1234
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asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
15019
edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
fixer1234
17.3k144280
edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
fixer1234
17.3k144280
edited Aug 24 '16 at 18:56
fixer1234
17.3k144280
17.3k144280
asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
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asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
15019
asked Mar 4 '15 at 0:25
kimliv
15019
15019
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What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
2
This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04
add a comment |
1
What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
2
This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04
1
1
What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
2
2
This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04
This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04
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The maximum length for PCIe cable (all lane sizes) generation wise are as follows:
PCIe Gen 1: 15 inches.
PCIe Gen 2: 12 inches.
PCIe Gen 3: 8 inches.
Source
answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
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This looks like a cheap (unshielded riser) and the answer with the short lengths is probably true.
On the other hand, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xvwPa3r7M
With good risers Linus achieved over 3m extension.
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Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
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2 Answers
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The maximum length for PCIe cable (all lane sizes) generation wise are as follows:
PCIe Gen 1: 15 inches.
PCIe Gen 2: 12 inches.
PCIe Gen 3: 8 inches.
Source
answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
Ayan
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The maximum length for PCIe cable (all lane sizes) generation wise are as follows:
PCIe Gen 1: 15 inches.
PCIe Gen 2: 12 inches.
PCIe Gen 3: 8 inches.
Source
answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
Ayan
2,22031120
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up vote
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up vote
3
down vote
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The maximum length for PCIe cable (all lane sizes) generation wise are as follows:
PCIe Gen 1: 15 inches.
PCIe Gen 2: 12 inches.
PCIe Gen 3: 8 inches.
Source
answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
Ayan
2,22031120
The maximum length for PCIe cable (all lane sizes) generation wise are as follows:
PCIe Gen 1: 15 inches.
PCIe Gen 2: 12 inches.
PCIe Gen 3: 8 inches.
Source
answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
Ayan
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answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
Ayan
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answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
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answered Mar 5 '15 at 15:12
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This looks like a cheap (unshielded riser) and the answer with the short lengths is probably true.
On the other hand, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xvwPa3r7M
With good risers Linus achieved over 3m extension.
answered 2 days ago
Mr X
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Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
0
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This looks like a cheap (unshielded riser) and the answer with the short lengths is probably true.
On the other hand, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xvwPa3r7M
With good risers Linus achieved over 3m extension.
answered 2 days ago
Mr X
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Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
add a comment |
up vote
0
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up vote
0
down vote
This looks like a cheap (unshielded riser) and the answer with the short lengths is probably true.
On the other hand, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xvwPa3r7M
With good risers Linus achieved over 3m extension.
answered 2 days ago
Mr X
11
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This looks like a cheap (unshielded riser) and the answer with the short lengths is probably true.
On the other hand, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5xvwPa3r7M
With good risers Linus achieved over 3m extension.
answered 2 days ago
Mr X
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answered 2 days ago
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answered 2 days ago
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Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
add a comment |
2
Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
2
2
Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Linus achieves a lot of things. That doesn't mean it'll work with your particular motherboard and your other device. I wouldn't depend on it for anything where you need a reliable solution.
– Jamie Hanrahan
2 days ago
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
Yes, that's usually true. But in this case he just used the more expensive Thermaltake PCIe Extender. Nothing else. No special modifications. Ofc it's probably outside the official specs and you have to read the reviews of this item. And ofc I don't see a real need to extend PCIe even more than 30cm ...
– Mr X
yesterday
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What version of PCI express are you trying to extend? The environment you need to extend through makes a huge difference too, particularly with unshielded extenders.
– David Schwartz
Mar 4 '15 at 1:23
@DavidSchwartz In my case it is PCIe 3.0 but the other versions might be also interesting for other people looking here.
– kimliv
Mar 4 '15 at 11:55
2
This appears to be a fly by night product operating outside of the pci express specifications. Going by the specs you need a signal retimer chip on each end and a much different looking cable that can be 1 meter long iirc. That is with copper of course. There are fiber solutions that can be much, much longer.
– psusi
Mar 5 '15 at 16:04