PCIe x1 slot mod - Fit x16 card straight into x1 slot

The smallest PCIe slot will run at x1 speed, while a full-size PCIe slot will run at x16 PCIe x16 slots are generally intended for use with Graphics Cards

There are two possible meanings for PCIe1: PCIe and PCIe x1 PCIe refers to any PCIe slot which uses the first version of the PCIe

x16pciexp slot Convert PCIe x1 slot to open ended Is there a safe way to cut the closed edge? Unfortunately, most manufacturers currently produce only

x16 slot 1 x PCIe x16 slot Note: To ensure compatibility of 1 x PCIe x1 slot