Where would i get a pci ribbon extender thingy

conzy

Basically im buidling a shuttle rig soon, And I want to use a Dual Slot GFX card without losing the PCI slot that it would cover...

So, Any idea where I could find one of these:



So I could still install an X-fi

I know most people will say get a single slot card, and maybe there will be a better single slot card out by the summer, but if there isnt....

Chosen

Why do that? Why not buy the gfx card that you want and add this on it, with the fins on the back of the card?
(this model is for the 2900 series, but there are other models for all high-end cards)

the_syco

Google says http://www.hytec-electronics.co.uk/ADEX/ADEXRisers/ADEX_Risers_list.asp

Chosen

the_syco wrote: »

Google says http://www.hytec-electronics.co.uk/ADEX/ADEXRisers/ADEX_Risers_list.asp

LMFAO: PCI 32 bit Extender £77.00
Is this shop serious?!

Conz0r: get me a dead or cheap mobo with a PCI slot, a dead or cheap PCI card and an IDE cable and I'll make one for ya

KamiKazi

Why not get one of these conzy?

can take an 8800 with a little dremelling and m-atx boards have 4 slots

DanGerMus

what you're lookng for s called a riser. try googling "pci express flexible riser"

i found this who knows f they ship but i thinks its what you want.
http://www.logicsupply.com/products/pelx16_c11


There are also hard versions available for doing right angles if thats any good to ye.

*edit /sorry just realised you want a pci one that shop i linked has them too.

another edit* here you go>>> http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=8

conzy

Thanks for the offer Chosen but I don't think your soldering skillz would be up to scratch :P The HR-03 would be great, but the back of the card almost touches the sidepanel in the Shuttle, and the cooler faces in the way



Those risers are prett expensive

I might just sell my X-fi XtremeMusic and buy the USB xmod version, or hope that theres a kick ass Single Slot card out by the summer

unseen

Check here
http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=8#p1917

I think the prices are ok.

conzy

SHIPPING £14.49
SUBTOTAL £23.99
SALES TAX @ 17.5% £4.20
TOTAL £28.19



Maybe I will just buy an Xmod...



It gets decent reviews...

Anyway I stumbled upon an awesome ghetto mod that you could do on the older shuttles



Just leave half the video card outside the case!!!

DanGerMus

unseen wrote: »

Check here
http://www.mini-itx.com/store/?c=8#p1917

I think the prices are ok.

ahem :rolleyes:

conzy

I proclaim DangerMouse the winner.....

happy?

DanGerMus

:cool:...Yes......yes i am...

conzy

I think i will just go for the 8800gt

Its within 5% of the 8800gts 512 in almost everything and its 50 euro cheaper...

KamiKazi

where you gonna mount the card conzy?

conzy

The x-fi?

Theres a PCI slot beside the PCI-Express slot



but I just realised the X-fi will be right up against the 8800gt and possibly even block a lot of its airflow...

Another advantage of the 8800gts was the dual slot cooler that exhausts heat, the 8800gt doesnt exhaust and could lead to heat problems in such a tiny case....

Damn x-fi! Why does it sound so good :P

I have 80mm, 92mm and 120mm Noctua fans on the way too so it will have good airflow..

Any ideas?

awhir

dont go for a shuttle

conzy

Blasphemy! SFF owns!

RoyalMarine

conzy if your still after one of those ribbon pci riser's and your buying one ill buy one aswel and split the postage with you.

KamiKazi

Honestly conzy, you should consider getting a lian li v300 instead of a shuttle.

Only marginally bigger, but more choice in motherboards and you will fit 8x graphics card + xfi no problem.

conzy

Its considerably larger than a shuttle, I have my heart set on the shuttle so I will just do without the x-fi i think

conzy

Damn you kamakazi, I was looking into the SFF Lian Li cases and the V350 looks awesome



Check out the project Log in my sig.....

KamiKazi

Told you man

Although personally I prefer the brushed metal look of the v300, but they are the same case inside afaik