Now the miners are willing to use as many video cards in my mining farm, there is a new option. We were told that AliExpress has a new riser that plugs into a x16 slot PCI-E and divides the data stream into 8 USB 3.0 ports, which can connect the respective splitters x1 PCI-E. Theoretically, this should allow miners to connect up to 8 GPUs in one slot x16 PCI-E, that is, almost every motherboard becomes friendly with the mining of cryptocurrencies. However, it is important to consider one thing: for the health of these risers need a motherboard with the option Above 4G Decoding (TLOUD) in the BIOS. To buy such charge in China for $100-$120, so it can not be called cheap. It is based on PLX PCI-E Switch, and it seems that it takes and such a price.
Expansion card (riser) PCI-E 16X with access to 8 USB 3.0 ports for GPU mining
We have not yet managed to test this device, but it seems quite interesting alternative for those who need to collect farm by number of cards more than 6 pieces. Now when a motherboard capable of supporting 12 or more graphics cards by default, this expensive the invention from China is not so attractive. Even without raising the issues of stability and compatibility, it's safe to say that the device will not work with all motherboards. And this is especially true of matplot without built-in options Above 4G Decoding (TLOUD).
See expansion card PCI-E 16X with access to 8 USB 3.0 AliExpress
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