Relocating gtx 1080

[burtmt406]

I have a GeForce gtx 1080 and I want to relocate it. What pci extensions do I need to buy?

 

[Barty1884]

Relocate it where? Where/how you intend to mount it will determine which extensions will work best for you...

 

[burtmt406]

I would like to move it 6 inches from where it's at now. I'll be mounting it with custom brackets.

 

[hdmark]

you can relocate it into my machine 😀

I'm not positive but im assuming all you need is something like that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812368001&cm_re=pcie_ribbon-_-12-368-001-_-Product

newegg sells a bunch so i guess just get the length you want and the one with the best reviews. could also just paint it to match the colors youre going for

 

[Barty1884]

Most of the 'cheap' risers/ extensions are grey & pretty ugly.

You're looking more like $20 for a good quality x16 extension in black:
This DeepCool option is 9.84"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812368001&cm_re=Pci-e_riser_cable-_-12-368-001-_-Product

There's an open box Thermaltake 9" option for $20:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812183015R&cm_re=Pci-e_riser_cable-_-12-183-015R-_-Product

 

[hdmark]

according to one review, alot of the issues people run into with risers are probably involving not seating the connector properly or using incorrect slots.

GL with this though!

 

[burtmt406]

That's what I'm worried about is compatibility. Needs to be gen 3 and most don't specify.... And Just to be clear, it's only one cable per gpu?

 

[Barty1884]

The cable itself *should* not be limited by generation - ultimately it's extending the port you're attaching to.
If the port is gen 3, it's an extension of gen 3. I'm sure some of the cheaper 'no name' options have some perceived generation limitations, but I can't imagine how that would be the case.

Yes, one cable per GPU - again, you're just extending the port. One port on the board + one cable + one GPU.

If you're worried about the generation aspect, the Thermaltake option (either open box @ $20 or new at $30) specifically stated gen 3.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812183015R&cm_re=Pci-e_riser_cable-_-12-183-015R-_-Product&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-VigLink2-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3821802&SID=iuyahsm7d0000a1700053