DP VS HDMI

  • Does Meshlicious come with 90 Degree / Right Angle HDMI or DisplayPort Cable for GPU?
  • Yes, 90 Degree / Right Angle HDMI 1.4 cable comes in the box.90 Degree / Right Angle DisplayPort cable is available on our store.
  • DisplayPort vs HDMI for Included Cable
  • Low Profile HDMI cable comes in the box, but only necessary if using a GPU 320mm or longer like the MSI Supreme X, Gaming X Trio.
    HDMI is included by default because it’s more versatile. Compared to DisplayPort, HDMI is more common for monitors and television sets, and some motherboards come standard with a HDMI port but no DisplayPort port (ex: MSI B550I Gaming), so HDMI was included. To that end, both angled HDMI and angled DisplayPort should not interfere with other connectors for multiple display configurations. We also have a low profile angled DisplayPort 1.4 in the works for those in need.

PCIE Riser Cable

  • Can I buy a PCI-E 4.0 Cable Riser from other organizations like Lian-Li’s to upgrade my MESHLICIOUS?
  • No, because the Lian Li PCIe 4.0 Riser has a different female socket and will not work.
  • Easy troubleshooting steps to resolve PCIE 3.0 connection issues
  • Step 1: Update BIOS on both Motherboard and GPU
    Update to the newest firmware / BIOS / software for the motherboard and GPU. The newest update can be obtained from the manufacturer's website.

    Step 2: Set BIOS to optimal default
    Overclocking is the main reason for the system to become unstable in Gen 3 setting. Reset BIOS to optimal Gen 3 or 3.0 may resolve the issue and allow the system to run under Gen 3 without issue.

    Step 3: Try to boot without the riser cable
    Make sure the system can boot properly without the riser cable.

    Step 4: Clean the connector contacts on the riser cable and GPU
    Cleaning the connector contact (Gold Fingers) on both GPU and riser cable with rubbing alcohol to remove possible particle build-up.

    Step 5: Ensure the cable is fully and securely inserted into the socket
    Please make sure the male connector (Gold Fingers) is fully inserted into the motherboard’s PCIe socket. Our riser has a very short pin designed to provide better insertion loss. The pins may not be in full contact with the PCIe socket pins resulting in signal lanes drop from x16 to x8, or worse at x4 speed. Make sure you choose the right length cables. Too long or too short may both result in performance loss.

    Step 6: Try a different PCI-e slot (Always choose the PCIe slot closest to the CPU)
    If the motherboard has multiple Gen 3 PCIe slots, try to install the cable on a different slot.

    Step 7: I have done all of the above and I’m still having trouble with the riser cable
    PCI-E specifications do not regulate the use of a riser cable. As a result, Gen 3 motherboards are designed to connect the GPU directly. Hence leave a limited headroom for the use of a riser cable, and the use of a riser cable may fail when the insertion loss is over the limits due to poor components used in motherboards. Not all motherboards and GPUs are manufactured to the same quality, some have higher headroom than the other.

    In these rare cases, the easiest ways to resolve the problem are:
    Exchange another riser cable to try. (If shorter length works, always choose a shorter length)
    Exchange another motherboard of the same brand.
    Exchange motherboard for a different brand. (99% of the customers have completely resolved the issue at this point) If none of these works, please get in touch with us directly and provide us with your system information (model/make of MB, CPU, GPU, PC case). We are happy to provide a solution.
  • Easy troubleshooting steps to resolve PCIE 4.0 connection issues
  • Step 1: Update BIOS on both Motherboard and GPU
    Update to the newest firmware / BIOS / software for the motherboard and GPU. The newest update can be obtained from the manufacturer's website.

    Step 2: Set BIOS to optimal default
    Overclocking is the main reason for the system to become unstable in Gen 4 setting. Reset BIOS to optimal default may resolve the issue and allow the system to run under Gen 4 without issue.

    Step 3: Try to boot without the riser cable
    Make sure the system can boot properly without the riser cable.

    Step 4: Clean the connector contacts on the riser cable and GPU
    Cleaning the connector contact (Gold Fingers) on both GPU and riser cable with rubbing alcohol to remove possible particle build-up.

    Step 5: Ensure the cable is fully and securely inserted into the socket
    Please make sure the male connector (Gold Fingers) is fully inserted into the motherboard’s PCIe socket. Our riser has a very short pin designed to provide better insertion loss. The pins may not be in full contact with the PCIe socket pins resulting in signal lanes drop from x16 to x8, or worse at x4 speed. Make sure you choose the right length cables. Too long or too short may both result in performance loss.

    Step 6: Try a different PCI-e slot (Always choose the PCIe slot closest to the CPU)
    If the motherboard has multiple Gen 4 PCIe slots, try to install the cable on a different slot.

    Step 7: I have done all of the above and I’m still having trouble with the riser cable
    PCI-E specifications do not regulate the use of a riser cable. As a result, Gen 4 motherboards are designed to connect the GPU directly. Hence leave a limited headroom for the use of a riser cable, and the use of a riser cable may fail when the insertion loss is over the limits due to poor components used in motherboards. Not all motherboards and GPUs are manufactured to the same quality, some have higher headroom than the other.

    In these rare cases, the easiest ways to resolve the problem are:
    Exchange another riser cable to try. (If shorter length works, always choose a shorter length) Exchange another motherboard of the same brand. Exchange motherboard for a different brand. (99% of the customers have completely resolved the issue at this point) If none of these works, please get in touch with us directly and provide us with your system information (model/make of MB, CPU, GPU, PC case). We are happy to provide a solution.

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