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Blue PCIe 1x riser board with three 1x slots and a USB 3.0 cable

Vszerda

Vszerda PCIe 1x to 3-Port Expander Riser Card

SKU CH-V04M-ZB6F1

Adds three PCIe 1x slots via a single lane using a Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip and USB 3.0 cable

  • InterfacePCI
  • BUSpci
  • FeaturesPersonal Computer
  • Expands one PCIe 1x slot into three 1x slots
  • Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip handles PCIe switching
  • High-speed USB 3.0 cable connects the riser card
  • Solid capacitors ensure stable power delivery
  • Plug & Play with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and most Linux

3-Port PCIe Expander with Pericom Bridge

The Vszerda PCIe 1x to 3-Port Expander Riser Card uses a Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip to split a single PCIe 1x slot into three separate 1x slots. It connects through a high-speed USB 3.0 cable for flexible placement inside the chassis. The board is compliant with PCI Express 2.0 and 1.1 specifications and uses solid capacitors for stable power delivery.

Builders with limited slots versus high-bandwidth

This card suits builders whose motherboards have minimal PCIe ports and who need to add up to three 1x devices such as network cards, sound cards or capture cards. It works with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and most Linux distributions. Buyers who require more than three additional slots or bandwidth beyond a single 1x link should look at other solutions.

Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip

The single specification that decides fit is the Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip, which provides the PCIe switching function. It determines the number of downstream ports, the supported PCIe generation and the electrical characteristics of each slot. Verify that your motherboard firmware allows PCIe expansion before purchase.

Highlights

  • Expands one PCIe 1x slot into three 1x slots
  • Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip handles PCIe switching
  • High-speed USB 3.0 cable connects the riser card
  • Solid capacitors ensure stable power delivery
  • Plug & Play with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and most Linux

Specifications

BrandVszerda
ModelJMT0003
Part NumberN21532
InterfacePCI
BUSpci
FeaturesPersonal Computer

Questions about this item

How do I install the Vszerda PCIe 1x to 3-Port Expander Riser Card, and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCIe 1x slot, connect the included USB 3.0 cable to a motherboard header for auxiliary power, then plug each device into the three 1x slots; the step often missed is providing separate power to every installed card.

What maintenance or replacement will the Vszerda PCIe 1x to 3-Port Expander Riser Card need later?

The solid capacitors on the 2-layer PCB are rated for long life, but dust buildup on the three 1x slots and the Pericom PI7C9X2G bridge chip can degrade contact over time; periodic cleaning with compressed air is the only routine upkeep.

What limit appears first when the Vszerda PCIe 1x to 3-Port Expander Riser Card runs under sustained load?

The single PCIe 2.0 1x upstream link caps total bandwidth at 5 GT/s shared across all three 1x slots, so simultaneous high-throughput devices will hit that aggregate ceiling before any thermal throttle.

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