Add four external PCI expansion card slots to a desktop computer.

The innovative PCI Express to PCI expansion chassis from StarTech.com is a quick and easy solution for I/O expandability for almost any PCI Express (PCIe) capable system. Adding external PCI slots to a server or standalone computer or laptop is a cost-effective and time-saving way to add additional PCI cards or provide a platform for swapping PCI add-in cards between mobile and desktop computers. It is the optimal method for maximizing the I/O capabilities of new or existing systems. The external expansion chassis adds four PCI slots (32-bit/33 MHz) to the host computer system via a single PCI Express connection. The x1 PCIe host controller card provides a total bandwidth of up to 250 Mbps, allowing the host computer to operate as if the cards in the expansion chassis were directly connected to the motherboard. The PCIe interface card connects directly to the PCI expansion box via a supplied DVI cable to ensure a reliable, high-quality connection.