Would a PCIE wifi/bluetooth card work in a PCI slot with a PCI to PCIE adapter?

[RRW359]

In other words, would this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037ECAM2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

work with this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HF8K0O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Context:
I want a capture card for my PC (I haven't decided on a specific model), but unfortunately, all my PCIE ports are taken up. I was browsing for stuff on Amazon, and the PCI to PCIE port cought my eye. My Wifi/Bluetooth card only needs PCIE x1, and I'm fine if it is a little slower (I usually use Ethernet anyways, but even though it's a desktop, I like the ability to move it somewhere without Ethernet, and the fact it also has bluetooth capabilities). I just want to be certain that I won't be wasting money on an adapter that doesn't work.

Also, I'm on. Windows 7 64-bit and my MOBO is http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4716#ov.

Finally, I know this is information you don't need, but in case you're curious, here's the cards in my PC:
-GPU in PCIE 3.0 slot
-GPU is dual slot and is right on top of my PCIE 1x slot, rendering it unusable ATM
-Empty PCI slot (where adapter and wireless will go)
-Wifi card in third PCIE slot, which I believe is 2.0x16 (this is where I intend to put my capture card)

[RRW359]

Actually I'm an idiot and didn't notice before starting this discussion that my card is full size and the adapter only works for half-hight cards, but still. Out of curiosity, would there be any types of PCIE cards that definitely would/wouldn't work on this (asside from the obvious like GPU's and capture cards)?

[_I_]

no, that slot adapter takes up the size diff between full height and low profile cards
it can only be used in full height cases and work with a low profile card

but just get a card that fits in the correct slot in the first place
or better yet run a cable

or most old routers can be used as a wifi client or repeater



you can put a pci-e x1 card in the 2nd pci-e x16 slot (x4 electrical)

[pasa]

As I look at the adapter (really expensive), it's 1x and adds quite some elevation. So I guess you need to remove or cut the back-panel of the card you insert there. In a situation i'd rather look for a swap of the MOBO, it may come out cheaper.

Your MB frowx an 1x slot, maybe you could use that for the new thing or use the card in it with the adapter.

[_I_]

mobo layout

pci-e x16 (x16 electrical)
pci-e x1
pci
pci-e x16 (x4 electrical)

if his gpu is taking up 2 slots, the pci-e x1 is coverd by the gpu
and only leaves the pci and pci-e x16 (x4 electrical) slots available

and he has a capture card in the last x16 (x4 electrical) slot

id say upgrade to a new build
i3 or i5 would be a giant leap from the apu setup since you are using a dedicaed gpu, and use it for video editing/encoding

if its a m-atx case, pick a mobo with all pci-e slots
and a 2nd x4-x16 slot

[RRW359]

diff between full height and low profile cards
it can only be used in full height cases and work with a low profile card

but just get a card that fits in the correct slot in the first place
or better yet run a cable

or most old routers can be used as a wifi client or repeater



you can put a pci-e x1 card in the 2nd pci-e x16 slot [/quote]
Yeah, I realised that after writing the comment, but I'm keeping it up because the device (pci-pcie adapter) intrigues me and even though I probably won't buy it, I want to know what the adapter can/can't do.

Also, as I said, my wifi adapter is already in that slot, but I want to get another card, and in order to do that, I'd need to move it somewhere.

[pasa]

When PCI-e was designed also bridges were designed to work both ways. IIRC early time those bridges were on separate chips then went to all-integrated "chipset" and by now many live right in the processor. For performance and cost reasons. But still can get separeted.

The said adapter claims to conform to such so should work fine if mechanical problems are handled. If either the adapter or the card lied about compliance, then certainly we can't tell. :)

I have no recollection on the effective speed parts, would expect some slowdown compared to theoretic maximums but it may not be relevant for the use.

[robomagon]

If you're really too lazy to run a wire, then you might try a USB3 solution like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166104&cm_re=802.11ac-_-33-166-104-_-Product

[RRW359]

Opprinnelig skrevet av robomagon:

If you're really too lazy to run a wire, then you might try a USB3 solution like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166104&cm_re=802.11ac-_-33-166-104-_-Product

Were you to lazy to read the part of my comment where I said I usually use Ethernet, but I want to keep the card in case I want to take my PC to another room or a friend's house (I know it's not as easy to do as a laptop, but I do it with consoles all the time).

[robomagon]

Opprinnelig skrevet av RRW359:

Opprinnelig skrevet av robomagon:

If you're really too lazy to run a wire, then you might try a USB3 solution like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166104&cm_re=802.11ac-_-33-166-104-_-Product

Were you to lazy to read the part of my comment where I said I usually use Ethernet, but I want to keep the card in case I want to take my PC to another room or a friend's house (I know it's not as easy to do as a laptop, but I do it with consoles all the time).

Yes, but with USB wifi you could free up that PCIE slot for the capture card you want to get while still having wifi to use in another room or a friends house. I'm not seeing how this doesn't solve your problem.

[RRW359]

Opprinnelig skrevet av robomagon:

Opprinnelig skrevet av RRW359:

Were you to lazy to read the part of my comment where I said I usually use Ethernet, but I want to keep the card in case I want to take my PC to another room or a friend's house (I know it's not as easy to do as a laptop, but I do it with consoles all the time).

Yes, but with USB wifi you could free up that PCIE slot for the capture card you want to get while still having wifi to use in another room or a friends house. I'm not seeing how this doesn't solve your problem.

TBH I just want to use all my expantion ports for something, plus I haven't had much luck with USB wifi devices on other machines. I also already have the card, and don't want to have wasted money on it by replacing it.

Also, if you are wondering why I don't just get a PCI card, I don't need any new ports of any kind (most PCI devices I can find are for more USB or SATA ports). I may get a PCI capture card at some point, but I can't find any that work on 64-bit OS's. I don't care much if they have HDMI or anything though, and I think I found one with component at one point (reviews said it didn't work on 64-bit, though).

[_I_]

buy a 100ft cat5e cable, and a gigabit switch
will be less than a nic and then you can go to your friends house and use his lan