--- product_id: 3258951 title: "StarTech PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162)" brand: "startech.com" price: "8546 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/3258951-startech-pci-express-x1-to-x16-low-profile-extension-adapter store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Supports full PCIe speeds PCIe x1 to x16 lane extension Low profile card compatibility StarTech PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162) **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** 8546 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔌 Unlock your PC’s hidden potential with effortless PCIe power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162) by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** 8546 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/3258951-startech-pci-express-x1-to-x16-low-profile-extension-adapter) ## Best For - startech.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Future-Proof Your Rig:** Eliminate costly upgrades by adapting your existing slots to support a wide range of PCIe cards. - • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No complex installation—just connect and unlock new expansion possibilities instantly. - • **Full-Speed Data Throughput:** Enjoy uncompromised PCI Express speeds with a complete pass-through design. - • **Seamless PCIe Lane Expansion:** Transform a single PCIe x1 slot into a versatile x16 connection without motherboard upgrades. - • **Low Profile, High Compatibility:** Perfectly mounts low profile cards in full profile slots for flexible hardware setups. ## Overview The StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter enables professionals to expand their system’s capabilities by converting a PCIe x1 slot into a full x16 lane connection. Designed for low profile cards, it supports the latest PCIe speeds with a complete pass-through design, offering a cost-effective, hassle-free solution to upgrade or adapt hardware without replacing motherboards. ## Description This 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. Review: It just works! - I needed a way to add a graphics output to an already full server. This allowed me to attach a low profile cheap graphics card to the only 1x slot I had left. Now i have video output when needed on the cheap. Review: Works well to put half height / multi-lane card in full height / single lane slot - I used this to put a PCIe 2x half height 10G NIC into a PCIe 1x slot on a motherboard with full height case slots. Worked perfectly fine and got full speed. Functionally, it should work great for any half height card even if they have the full 16 lanes on the connector. But since the wiring is only there for the 1 lane, that's all the speed you'll get. But that also leads to one of my criticisms. Since this is really just a PCB and traces, no conversion chips or anything expensive, the price was a bit high. Similar M2 and SATA adapters are usually under $10. The other criticism is that due to the different bracket screw hole locations between full height and half height cards, there's no way to use the half height bracket to stabilize the card. Both the adapter and the half height card just rely on friction to stay in place. The higher price on this adapter would have been fully justified if some sort of adapter had been included to anchor the adapter card in a full height slot that also let the half height card bracket screw on to. For my use, I just used a sheet of kydex and screwed both the adapter and the NIC card to it. Then I cut the end off a full slot blank to attach as a screw anchor point. Looks janky, but anchors it in place well. If you have the need, it functions well as long as you can live with the anchoring / attachment shortcomings. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0039XPS5W | | Best Sellers Rank | #131 in Internal Computer Networking Cards | | Brand | StarTech.com | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Server | | Connector Type | PCIe slot connector | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 143 Reviews | | External Testing Certification | CE, FCC | | Item Dimensions | 8.62 x 1.81 x 6.22 inches | | Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 8.62 x 1.81 x 6.22 inches | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Mfr Part Number | PEX1TO162 | | Model Number | PEX1TO162 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Plug Type | No Plug | | Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible | | Specific Uses For Product | personal | | UPC | 065030839143 | | Warranty Description | Lifetime | ## Product Details - **Color:** Red - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Server - **Connector Type:** PCIe slot connector - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 8.62 x 1.81 x 6.22 inches - **Specific Uses For Product:** personal ## Images ![StarTech PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Extension Adapter (PEX1TO162) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NIqopTcmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: If i use it to connect a 4 port pci-e x4 usb 3.0 card adapter w/ 4 dedicated 5gbps channels w/sata power will i have separate channels and speed?** A: This adapter will take a 16x pcie device down to a single X1 pcie. Basically any pcie device used with this adapter will be reduce to a single pcie channel. Basically if the device even works, it will be at a reduced speed. I hope that all makes sense. **Q: can this be used for a gaming laptop?** A: No. There isn't enough room in a laptop for the board. **Q: Would this fit Into a Dell optiplex 745 desktop** A: The StarTech.com PCIe X1 to PCIe X16 will fit in any desktop computer with an available PCIe X1 slot; however, be aware that if you have a graphics card that has a big cooling shroud, I would recommend to move the graphics card to another PCIe X16 slot on the motherboard. In addition, I would keep in mind that this adopter is about 1inch high and installing any card in it, could be a bit taller for some cards. **Q: Will a low-profile slot bracket fit as if it was a full height bracket with this adapter?** A: Yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It just works! *by D***E on July 21, 2024* I needed a way to add a graphics output to an already full server. This allowed me to attach a low profile cheap graphics card to the only 1x slot I had left. Now i have video output when needed on the cheap. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well to put half height / multi-lane card in full height / single lane slot *by D***Y on February 1, 2024* I used this to put a PCIe 2x half height 10G NIC into a PCIe 1x slot on a motherboard with full height case slots. Worked perfectly fine and got full speed. Functionally, it should work great for any half height card even if they have the full 16 lanes on the connector. But since the wiring is only there for the 1 lane, that's all the speed you'll get. But that also leads to one of my criticisms. Since this is really just a PCB and traces, no conversion chips or anything expensive, the price was a bit high. Similar M2 and SATA adapters are usually under $10. The other criticism is that due to the different bracket screw hole locations between full height and half height cards, there's no way to use the half height bracket to stabilize the card. Both the adapter and the half height card just rely on friction to stay in place. The higher price on this adapter would have been fully justified if some sort of adapter had been included to anchor the adapter card in a full height slot that also let the half height card bracket screw on to. For my use, I just used a sheet of kydex and screwed both the adapter and the NIC card to it. Then I cut the end off a full slot blank to attach as a screw anchor point. Looks janky, but anchors it in place well. If you have the need, it functions well as long as you can live with the anchoring / attachment shortcomings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly What I Needed *by N***E on October 5, 2016* I already had a graphics card, but only had PCIe 1x slot available. This adapter is exactly what I needed to use the graphics card that I had in the slot that was available. Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6450 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-870A-UD3 I actually have it plugged into the x16 slot, but I need the other x1 slots active and to do that on this board the x16 slot can't be in use. So this did the trick without having to upgrade the motherboard yet. Running 4 monitors total now. 1 monitor attached to this card. Using it for productivity / web browsing. I had a 720p video running on it to test and it looked fine. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter - PCIe x1 to x16 Adapter, TAA (PEX1TO162) - chenyang PCI-E Express x1 to x16 Riser Card Extender Converter Adapter Male to Female Extension for Graphics Card - cablecc PCI-E Express 1x to 16x Male to Female Extender Converter Riser Card Adapter Extension for Graphics Card --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/3258951-startech-pci-express-x1-to-x16-low-profile-extension-adapter](https://www.desertcart.is/products/3258951-startech-pci-express-x1-to-x16-low-profile-extension-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*