This high performance PCI Express (PCI-E) riser extends and/or converts the motherboard PCI-E X1/X16 slot to a PCI-E X16 slot. It provides a safe and reliable connection with compatible PCIE X16 graphic cards. These PCI-E Risers are used primarily for GPU Mining rigs. Latch: Each Riser comes with an easy to use lock / quick release latch. Automatically locks in the Graphics Card to the Riser when installation is complete. It also provides a quick release by pressing on the latch's wings. This version is much easier to use in comparison to older latch models. Status LEDs: The Riser has the helpful feature of status LEDs to indicate when the Riser is powered on (red) and when the Riser has data connectivity (blue). EMI Protection: The riser's PCI-E X16 slot is coated with an Anti-Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) metal shell which protects the data connection from outside interference and secures data transmission. Safety & Stability: The PCI-E Riser comes with 8 high quality solid capacitors (double the amount of over older versions) and inductors for superior reliability and performance.