StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure With One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops / Desktops / All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3/DP, TAA Compliant (TB31PCIEX16)

StarTech.com Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis, External Enclosure With One PCI Express Slot, PCIe Box for Laptops / Desktops / All-In-Ones, 5K/4K Output Via TB3/DP, TAA Compliant (TB31PCIEX16)

Q: Can these be daisy-chained to provide more than one PCIe card slot?

Not sure. But why not just buy the version that comes with two slots ?

Q: What size length card will it take?

I fit GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mini Graphics Card in it.

Q: Could i use this to add a pci-e network card. a bigger one with larger range?

Yes, this will support anything pcie related.

Q: dose this work as an e GPU housing because I bought it for this purpose and it doesn't seem to be happy

Yes, but it can only provide so much power to the graphics card, so high end cards won't work in it. I modified mine by taking all the components out of the chassis, put them in a slightly bigger one, and added a PC 400w PSU.. Adding the pc PSU allowed it to power an AMD Vega 56

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Brand
StarTech
Motherboard compatibility
Mini ITX
Case type
Desktop
Recommended uses for product
Add PCI cards
Colour
Black
Material
Alloy Steel

⚡40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 bandwidth

🔌65W universal power adapter

🖥️5K/4K DisplayPort video output

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Description

⚡ Expand your workspace, not your desk space!

SEAMLESS 5 K 4 K VISUALS - Drive ultra-high-res displays at 60Hz via DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3 ports—perfect for creative pros.
FUTURE PROOF CONNECTIVITY - Daisy-chain multiple Thunderbolt devices and integrate fiber, capture cards, NVMe, and more to elevate your setup.
PLUG AND PLAY PRODUCTIVITY - Driverless, tool-less design with active cooling keeps your workflow smooth across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
UNLEASH PC IE POWER ANYWHERE - Add a full PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to your Thunderbolt 3/4 laptop or desktop for ultimate expandability.
UNIVERSAL POWER GLOBAL READY - Robust 65W power supply supports demanding PCIe cards with worldwide plug compatibility.

The StarTechcom Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis is a sleek, aluminum external enclosure that adds a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to Thunderbolt 3/4-enabled laptops and desktops. Supporting up to 40Gbps bandwidth and 5K/4K video output at 60Hz, it enables professionals to connect high-speed cards like video capture, fiber, and NVMe drives. With a toolless design, active cooling, and a universal 65W power adapter, it’s compatible across macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it a versatile, TAA-compliant solution for expanding your device’s capabilities on the go.

Specifications

Brand	StarTech
Product Dimensions	27.94 x 14.22 x 8.13 cm; 1.62 kg
Item model number	TB31PCIEX16
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Series	Thunderbolt 3 PCIe Expansion Chassis with DisplayPort - PCIe x16
Colour	Black
Hard Disk Description	thunderbolt 3
Hard Drive Interface	USB-C
Graphics Card Interface	PCI-Express x16
Number of USB 3.0 Ports	1
Wattage	65 watts
Hardware Platform	Mac
Operating System	Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 macOS 10.12 - 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Weight	7 kg
Item Weight	1.62 kg
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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Can these be daisy-chained to provide more than one PCIe card slot?

What size length card will it take?

Could i use this to add a pci-e network card. a bigger one with larger range?

dose this work as an e GPU housing because I bought it for this purpose and it doesn't seem to be happy

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