GPU Riser USB cable

[ODTech]

Is it safe to use a longer USB3 cable on a riser being used for mining?

I converted a shelf to a mining frame but i positioned the motherboard just a little too far to one side so i'm loosing some space because the cable won't reach. A longer cable will be more convenient than having to turn the thing off and get the tools out to move the motherboard.

 

[Ghost729]

It's hard to say. GPU risers for mining aren't the most robust pieces of hardware (and some of them cause fires). If you plan to buy a longer cable and the riser does in fact use a standard USB3.0, then it should work, so long as the voltage drop isn't too high.

The only way to find out is to try (if there's no documentation). Buy a good quality cable, if you do.