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product_id: 2406030
title: "StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card - PCIe to PCI Converter Adapter with Low Profile / Half-Height Bracket , TAA (PEX1PCI1)"
brand: "startech"
price: "€ 74.24"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2406030-startech-com-pci-express-to-pci-adapter-card-pcie-to
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# 250MBps bandwidth LP4 power connector for universal voltage No driver/software needed StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card - PCIe to PCI Converter Adapter with Low Profile / Half-Height Bracket , TAA (PEX1PCI1)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** € 74.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔗 Bridge the gap between old and new tech with zero compromise!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card - PCIe to PCI Converter Adapter with Low Profile / Half-Height Bracket , TAA (PEX1PCI1) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** € 74.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tool-Free Setup:** No drivers or software required—plug and play to save time and avoid IT hassles.
- • **Blazing Data Transfer:** Up to 250MBps bandwidth ensures smooth, lag-free performance for your expansion cards.
- • **Universal Power Support:** Built-in LP4 power connector supports both 3.3V and 5V PCI cards for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Compact & Versatile Design:** Low profile bracket adapts to both small form factor and full-size desktops or servers.
- • **Seamless Legacy Integration:** Effortlessly connect PCI cards to modern PCIe slots without compatibility headaches.

## Overview

The StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card (PEX1PCI1) is a versatile, low-profile converter that enables the use of legacy PCI and PCI-X cards in modern PCIe 1x slots. Supporting up to 250MBps bandwidth and universal voltage via an LP4 power connector, it requires no drivers and fits both small and full-size systems, making it an essential upgrade for professionals extending hardware longevity.

## Description

StarTech.com PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card - PCIe to PCI Converter Adapter with Low Profile / Half-Height Bracket , TAA (PEX1PCI1)

## Features

- Innovative bracket design adapts and secures the existing half-height/low profile bracket of the PCI Card
- PCI Express base spec 1.0a compliant for up to 250MBps of available bandwidth
- LP4 Power Connector Included for Universal Voltage PCI Cards (3.3V/5V)
- Compliant with PCI Express to PCI/PCI-X Bridge spec 1.0
- No driver or software installation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | StarTech |
| Series | PCI EXPRESS TO PCI ADAPTER CARD |
| Item model number | PEX1PCI1 |
| Operating System | OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required |
| Item Weight | 1.72 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.27 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 8.27 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches |
| Color | Red |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B0024CV3SA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 21, 2009 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Hardware Interface:** PCI
- **Product Dimensions:** 5.3"L x 2.8"W x 0.8"H
- **Style:** PCI Express to PCI
- **Item Weight:** 0.05 Kilograms

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have a usb 3.0 pcie card but only a pci slot remaining. will this adaptor limit the speed of the usb 3.0? either way i need the extra 4 usb slots.**
A: I have done exactly what your proposing but the answer is.... Yes it will severely limit the benefit and performance of the USB 3.0.  I have done it simply to provide compatibility (connectability with USB 3.0) and use a PCI port when nothing else was available.  Max theoretical Bus speeds are as follows and you can see a large difference between PCI and PCI-Express (and this is especially so with later and faster generations)...PCI	1056 Mb/s	 AGP 8X	2,133 Mb/sPCI Express 1x	2,500 Mb/sPCI Express 4x	10,000 Mb/sPCI Express 8x	20,000 Mb/sPCI Express 16x	40,000 Mb/sAt its most basic USB 3.0 is 5000 Mb/s /  PCI is 1056 Mb/s	 and PCI-E x1 (Gen 1) 2,500 Mb/s or 5,000Mb/s (Gen II) so you can see that indeed even multiple port USB3.0 using PCI-E x1 (Gen 2) will have trouble keeping up with more than one USB 3.0 port.  Hence why there are some companies producing PCIE x4 4 Port USB 3.0 cards (but they cost a lot more).    However in comparison with USB 2.0 the USB 3.0 PCI-E/PCI Adapter limited to 1056Mb/s is still much better than the alternative single USB 2.0 High Speed 480Mb/s....So indeed this option I use and you are considering is better than that by a factor of 2 (theoretically).   ANd USB3.0 provided more power so some USB 3.0 external drives will not work from USB 2.0 without external power, and this solution also alleviates that issue.  Hope that helps.

**Q: I'm wanting to add my old pci soundcard, a creative soundblaster audigy to my new pc.  has anyone tried this?  will it work?**
A: It should work but it is really designed for half height cards and the creative soundblaster audigy card is not really a half height card but you may be able to shorten the end mounting plate of the card so that it will fit.

**Q: Will this adapter alllow me to write to a pcmcia memory card, or only read from a memory card?**
A: The CB2EC will allow you to use CardBus cards as if they were in a native CardBus slot. You will be able to read and write to these card. However the CB2EC will only support 32-bit Type I/II CardBus cards.

Nick, StarTech.com Support

**Q: my pci port only has 1 "notch" in it and I see this has 2, will it still work?**
A: Yes - the two slots in the card allow it to be plugged into either a 32-bit 3.3 Volt PCI slot or a 32-bit 5 Volt PCI slot.

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