The PCIe x1 to PCIe x16 Slot Extension adapter provides enhanced compatibility between motherboards and a variety of PCI Express expansion cards, allowing you to install a PCIe card (x1 - x16) in an x1 slot.
The PCI Express x1 to x16 adapter accommodates low profile x2, x4, x8, x12 or x16 PCI Express cards, eliminating the cost and hassle of upgrading a PCIe card or replacing the motherboard for the sake of compatibility.
x16 lane PCIe slot connector to x1 lane
Designed to properly mount a low profile card into a full profile slot
Complete pass-through designs supports the latest PCI Express speeds
Applications
Install a low profile video card into a system with only a x1 PCIe slot
Install x4 or larger PCIe cards into a system with only x1 PCIe slots available
Install a low profile PCIe card into a full profile system case
Move cards that you will not require max bandwidth for, to keep x16 PCIe slots available for cards that you will require max bandwidth