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2024/03/05 14:48:47 (permalink)
I'm wanting to know what the very best PCIe 4.0 riser cable for my GPU.  I'm wanting to vertical mine, but have had bad luck in the past.  

> Windows 11 Pro
> Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
> PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
> Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
> CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
> Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
> Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
> Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
> Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
> Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
> Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/08 12:14:19 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby RAVENEVGA 2024/03/17 11:37:14
    RAVENEVGA
    I'm wanting to know what the very best PCIe 4.0 riser cable for my GPU.  I'm wanting to vertical mine, but have had bad luck in the past.  




    No idea who makes the best one, I have never seen a third party review of riser cables
     
    My experience has been good with several sold by LIAN LI, with my PCIe 4.0 GPU & MB
     
    PCI-e 4.0 x16 Riser
     
    LIAN LI PW-PCI-420  (200 mm long)
     
    LIAN LI PW-PCI-4-60X  (600 mm long)
     
    My suggestions for best results is to avoid any sharp bends in the cable, make a nice curved bend by wrapping around a Sharpie or other object

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/17 09:05:26 (permalink)
    Thank you for the reply, Cool GTX!  :-)
     
    The reason I was asking is because I had issues with screen freezing with my first cable.  I got a second cable later, a LINKUP Ultra PCIe 4.0 X16, and my computer wouldn't even start up at all.  I hope the Lian Li one works.  Is there some sort of thing I need to do in BIOS, or something, in order to use a cable like this?
    post edited by RAVENEVGA - 2024/03/17 09:35:43

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/20 12:02:01 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby RAVENEVGA 2024/03/20 15:03:00
    BIOS changes / just check that PCIe is set to Gen 4.0 if all parts are rated for/ will work at 4.0
     
    if you need to troubleshoot any video issues - set PCIe to 3.0 & test
     
    I do not not recommend that you start with PCIe set to Auto detect .... though it might work, I prefer to set the PCIe Gen manually

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/20 15:02:56 (permalink)
    Okay.  When not using a cable like this, should BIOS be set to 4.0, or is that just when using an extender cable?

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/20 17:12:20 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby RAVENEVGA 2024/03/21 15:34:25
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    Okay.  When not using a cable like this, should BIOS be set to 4.0, or is that just when using an extender cable?


     
    Yes, you could use the Auto setting for PCIe Gen in the MB BIOS settings; but, if something does not work correctly, you would not know if/ why the PCIe Gen is not working correctly - until you did some testing
     
    Rig in your signature, the MB supports PCIe 5.0 & the GPU PCIe 4.0
     
    I always like to manually set PCIe Gen setting in the BIOS. Then if GPU testing shows an issue with PCIe speeds not being what is expected, I do not have to wonder if MB correctly set PCIe Gen
     
     
     
    general FYI: Always best to test GPU plugged into the MB when possible, before adding a riser cable or when troubleshooting a GPU issue.
     
    Hope this Helps add clarity

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/21 15:34:36 (permalink)
    Thanks for your help!

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/21 16:22:45 (permalink)
    Your welcome, happy to help

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/22 07:16:09 (permalink)
    So sorry, but being a novice in BIOS, I wanted to ask about how this should be set:
    I don't see a way to post an image, so I guess I'll have to type it out.
     
    In Advanced:
    PCIe Configuration
    Above 4G Memory Assignment.......................Auto
    Resizable BAR Support..................................Auto
     
    PE1............................................................x16...Gen4
    .....Speed....................................................Auto
    PE2............................................................Not Present
    .....Speed....................................................Auto
    PE3............................................................Not Present
    .....Speed....................................................Auto
     
     

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/22 11:23:05 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby RAVENEVGA 2024/03/23 08:14:22
    that looks good
     
    PSA adding a photo to your Post - EVGA made some changes - Post Directions below

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/03/23 08:14:24 (permalink)
    Okay, and thank you for the link.  That will be helpful!  

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/04/04 15:37:56 (permalink)
    I hooked up the Lian Li cable I got, and so far it is running correctly.  However, I didn't really notice much of a temp drop,...not that I was supposed to.  The system does look a bit cleaner now.

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/04/05 07:19:06 (permalink)
    RAVENEVGA
    I hooked up the Lian Li cable I got, and so far it is running correctly.  However, I didn't really notice much of a temp drop,...not that I was supposed to.  The system does look a bit cleaner now.


    Good to see the Lian Li also worked for you
     
    You might need to adjust case fans to move more cool air into the PC or make a custom fan curve to keep GPU cooler

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    Re: Latest BEST PCIe 4.0 riser cable? 2024/04/06 07:43:34 (permalink)
    I'll do that.  Normally my GPU doesn't run too hot.  The only game that ramps up the temp is Fortnite, and that's around 72C.  Of course, well below the "danger zone".  In the case I have, I'm using a manual setting on the L-Connect 2, and am trying to draw more air in with my side and bottom intake fans.

    > Windows 11 Pro
    > Case: Lian Li O11 Dynamic XL
    > PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G5
    > Mainboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED (BIOS v1.10 6/21/2022)
    > CPU: Intel Core i7-12700K
    > Video Card: EVGA 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA
    > Cooling: Noctua NH-U12A
    > Physical Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5, 32 GB [2x16GB], 5600MhHz
    > Drives: 980 Pro 1TB [main], 980 Pro 2TB, 990 Pro 2TB
    > Physical Memory Model#: CMT32GX5M2B5600C36W
    > Main Monitor: LG UHD 4K 32" [Model:32UN500-W.AUS]
    > Second Monitor: Samsung C27F591 [Model:LC27F591FDN]




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