connect a PCI-E GPU via USB?

[milbest20]

I've run into an issue, in my 7x GPU rig (yes, for mining), where the 7th card connected to my motherboard (Z87-G45) cannot be used due to "code 12: not enough free resources." If I can somehow run this GPU off of USB or another non-PCI-e interface, this should solve this problem.

I use USB to PCI-e risers, like this: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=392536

It connects to the GPU via PCI-e, but theoretically I could plug the other end directly into a USB port, while giving the card power as usual via SATA. Could this work, and would the PC recognize it? Thought I'd ask before I tried and fried something.

Thanks

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[BitPhotos]

hmm this is a tough one, i would like to say no but im not really sure! theres only one way to tell... ask someone thats done it XD lol but yea not sure my guess would be no but dont quote me on that

[ItsMine!]

I have same problem, just tried to get the 7th card running, still without success. Using also the MSi-Z87-G45 board. Will post here if I find a solution on the way to RiCHDoM

[DiggerPhil]

I've run into an issue, in my 7x GPU rig (yes, for mining), where the 7th card connected to my motherboard (Z87-G45) cannot be used due to "code 12: not enough free resources." If I can somehow run this GPU off of USB or another non-PCI-e interface, this should solve this problem.

I use USB to PCI-e risers, like this: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=392536

It connects to the GPU via PCI-e, but theoretically I could plug the other end directly into a USB port, while giving the card power as usual via SATA. Could this work, and would the PC recognize it? Thought I'd ask before I tried and fried something.

Thanks

Don't do it. While a USB cable is used, the signals sent through the cable are not compatible. At best it wouldn't work, at worst you fry something.