--- product_id: 2406030 title: "StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1)" brand: "startech.com" price: "AR$148338" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/2406030-startech-pci-express-to-pci-adapter-card-taa-pex1pci1 store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # 250MBps bandwidth LP4 universal power connector No driver/software needed StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** AR$148338 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Bridge the old with the new — power your legacy like a pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** AR$148338 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/2406030-startech-pci-express-to-pci-adapter-card-taa-pex1pci1) ## 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 - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Zero driver installation means instant recognition and hassle-free setup across all major OS platforms. - • **Universal Voltage Support:** Built-in LP4 power connector powers both 3.3V and 5V PCI cards, maximizing your hardware flexibility. - • **Cost-Effective Upgrade Path:** Extend the life of your legacy cards and avoid costly hardware replacements—smart tech investment for pros. - • **Seamless Legacy Integration:** Effortlessly connect your classic PCI or PCI-X cards to modern PCIe 1x slots without compatibility headaches. - • **Space-Savvy Low Profile Design:** Innovative bracket adapts to low profile and full-size slots, perfect for sleek desktops and servers alike. ## Overview The StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card (PEX1PCI1) is a TAA-compliant, driver-free solution that converts a PCIe 1x slot into a low profile PCI or PCI-X slot. Supporting up to 250MBps bandwidth and universal 3.3V/5V PCI cards via an LP4 power connector, it features an innovative bracket design for secure installation in desktops and servers. Ideal for professionals seeking to extend the usability of legacy PCI cards without costly upgrades. ## Description This PCIe to PCI Adapter Card lets you use low profile PCI expansion cards in a server or desktop motherboard PCI Express slot. Compliant with PCI Express Specification 1.0a and PCI Specification 2.2, the adapter card connects through a PCIe 1x slot to provide a low profile PCI slot in its place. A spare full size bracket for PCI Express card is also included for use in larger desktop or server PCI Express slots. A versatile solution, the adapter card converts PCIe to PCI or PCI-X; a built-on LP4 power connector links the card to the computer power supply, allowing you to install universal voltage PCI cards (3.3V/5V). The adapter card offers an economical solution that lets you extend the usability of older or extra PCI Bus cards in newer PCIe capable systems. To ensure suitable installation in any low profile server or desktop computer, the PCIe/PCI adapter features an innovative bracket design that adapts and secures the low profile PCI or PCI-X card into the converted slot. Review: Works With No Drivers - Works as promised With no drivers. Installed on a Windows 11 system. The card was recognized at boot. Be advised: this adapter will raise your card by about an inch and a half and may not work in some installations without case modification (butchering one of your card slots). However, in my situation that wasn't the necessary because I have a D-Sub and four proprietary firewire slots. Fortunately I only needed one slot and only one was available after the card installation. Therefore, I didn't have to cut out the card slot. I have some photos to show how I mounted the card. I use number six screw electrical screw kit! Save lots of money on this deal. Was either spend $350 on an outdated proprietary PCIe card, or 1500 to 2 grand on a new USB IO system. With this card I was able to use my old legacy PCI card and everything is beautiful? The Big Beautiful Card Installation😂 Review: Works with UAD-1 PCI cards - I bought this ages ago, but now I'm finally reviewing it. It works fine with Universal Audio UAD-1 cards, which is a pretty good indicator that it will work with anything since UAD-1s are notoriously finicky. There are two potential issues of which to be aware. First, since this adapter sits between your card and the motherboard, it adds about an inch to the overall height of the card. This could be a problem if your case is small and there isn't enough clearance. Luckily my 4U rackmount has plenty of space. Also, the card will flop around unless you find a way to secure it. I used a 2-inch long 6/32 screw and some spacers, but you may improvise with some cable ties or whatever else comes to hand. Second, this was not an issue on the UAD-1 card since it has no ports or LEDs, but if your card has a crowded backplane with ports, leds, breakout cables or whatever, it's possible that by adding an inch in height to it the ports could become inaccessible (or the card impossible to fit) without some not-so-minor case modifications. This is something to consider if you're hoping to salvage a pricy old sound card that has tons of breakout cables and/or ports. ## 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 | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0024CV3SA | | Best Sellers Rank | #192 in Internal Computer Networking Cards | | Brand | StarTech.com | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 322 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030834629 | | Hardware Interface | PCI | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.3"L x 2.8"W x 0.8"H | | Item Weight | 0.05 kg | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Mfr Part Number | PEX1PCI1 | | Model Number | PEX1PCI1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Operating System | OS Independent; No additional drivers or software required | | Product Dimensions | 5.3"L x 2.8"W x 0.8"H | | Style | PCI Express to PCI | | Style Name | PCI Express to PCI | | UPC | 065030834629 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech.com - **Hardware Interface:** PCI - **Item Weight:** 0.05 kg - **Product Dimensions:** 5.3"L x 2.8"W x 0.8"H - **Style:** PCI Express to PCI ## Images ![StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OqGYUokoL.jpg) ![StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XJpbGd6kL.jpg) ![StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81S5Srhl9-L.jpg) ![StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816sV-UM5ZL.jpg) ![StarTech PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card, TAA (PEX1PCI1) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Z3ir5eCnL.jpg) ## 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works With No Drivers *by T***R on May 26, 2025* Works as promised With no drivers. Installed on a Windows 11 system. The card was recognized at boot. Be advised: this adapter will raise your card by about an inch and a half and may not work in some installations without case modification (butchering one of your card slots). However, in my situation that wasn't the necessary because I have a D-Sub and four proprietary firewire slots. Fortunately I only needed one slot and only one was available after the card installation. Therefore, I didn't have to cut out the card slot. I have some photos to show how I mounted the card. I use number six screw electrical screw kit! Save lots of money on this deal. Was either spend $350 on an outdated proprietary PCIe card, or 1500 to 2 grand on a new USB IO system. With this card I was able to use my old legacy PCI card and everything is beautiful? The Big Beautiful Card Installation😂 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works with UAD-1 PCI cards *by G***T on December 26, 2012* I bought this ages ago, but now I'm finally reviewing it. It works fine with Universal Audio UAD-1 cards, which is a pretty good indicator that it will work with anything since UAD-1s are notoriously finicky. There are two potential issues of which to be aware. First, since this adapter sits between your card and the motherboard, it adds about an inch to the overall height of the card. This could be a problem if your case is small and there isn't enough clearance. Luckily my 4U rackmount has plenty of space. Also, the card will flop around unless you find a way to secure it. I used a 2-inch long 6/32 screw and some spacers, but you may improvise with some cable ties or whatever else comes to hand. Second, this was not an issue on the UAD-1 card since it has no ports or LEDs, but if your card has a crowded backplane with ports, leds, breakout cables or whatever, it's possible that by adding an inch in height to it the ports could become inaccessible (or the card impossible to fit) without some not-so-minor case modifications. This is something to consider if you're hoping to salvage a pricy old sound card that has tons of breakout cables and/or ports. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works! (with an E-MU 1212m soundcard...) *by J***. on June 11, 2018* Well, it works! That's a good start. I'll update this review if it suddenly stops working, but so far I have an E-MU 1212m soundcard working perfectly with this adapter. What I like: It works. What I don't like: I had to destroy my computer case to "install" it. Yes, you could neatly drill out a hole or modify your case, but since I don't know how to do any of that, I just took pliers and wretched around and wretched it. Looks hideous but the card is in and works, that's all that matters to me. In other words, it would be cool if you could use this adapter without adding the extra couple of inches of height. Apparently you could use a riser cable, sold separately, and then connect that to the adapter and the other end to your component. I was worried that might have been "one too many" adapter connections, but looking back it would probably work. One thing to note, if you have to use this adapter because your motherboard lacks PCI slots, you may want to just spend a bit more and upgrade your motherboard in general. I could have bought a second hand, very high end motherboard for $50-75, but I just paid $38 for this adapter. So I saved some money as well as having to install a new motherboard. But if you're hurting for PCI slots, you may want to consider a used motherboard upgrade. Glad I got it working. 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