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Install a x16 PCI Express card into a x8 PCI Express slot in a 1U chassis. The PEX8TO16R PCI Express x8 to x16 riser card allows for PCI Express (PCIe) cards up to x16 in size to be installed into x8 PCIe slots in a 1U rack mount chassis. A necessary accessory for almost any 1U chassis, this PCIe Riser card lets you expand system capabilities by adding IO ports or a dedicated graphics card.