Blackmagic Design PCIe Cable Kit
Unlock the absolute maximum performance from your workstation with the Blackmagic Design PCIe Cable Kit, the essential upgrade for professionals demanding speeds beyond the capabilities of standard connections. When your high-resolution, high-frame-rate, or complex multi-layer projects push Thunderbolt to its limits, this kit provides a direct, high-speed data link between your computer and the powerhouse UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3.
Designed for the most intensive post-production workflows, this kit bypasses peripheral port bottlenecks by establishing a direct Generation 3 PCI Express connection to your computer's motherboard. This dedicated data highway ensures that your system's CPU and GPU are fed a constant, ultra-high-bandwidth stream of video data without interruption or latency. Experience flawless, real-time playback of 8K footage, handle complex color grading in DaVinci Resolve with more nodes, and work with uncompressed 12-bit RGB 4:4:4 files as if they were simple proxy media. The stability and raw speed offered by the PCIe interface are critical for mission-critical broadcast environments, high-end visual effects, and virtual production, where every frame and every second counts.
The kit includes a robust, half-length Generation 3 PCIe card for your host computer and a high-quality shielded cable to connect directly to your UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3. Installation is straightforward, instantly transforming your editing suite into a top-tier finishing station. Stop compromising on performance and let your creativity flow unimpeded. For editors, colorists, and VFX artists who refuse to wait, the Blackmagic PCIe Cable Kit isn't just an accessory; it's the key to unlocking the true potential of your hardware and meeting the tightest deadlines with confidence.
Key Features
- Maximum Bandwidth Performance: Delivers connection speeds significantly faster than Thunderbolt, ideal for 8K, stereoscopic 3D, and high frame rate workflows.
- Direct Host Connection: Plugs directly into your computer's PCIe slot for a low-latency, high-speed link to the motherboard.
- Generation 3 PCI Express: Utilizes an 8-lane Gen 3 PCIe interface to ensure maximum data throughput for the most demanding video formats.
- Purpose-Built for UltraStudio: Specifically designed and tested for a seamless, stable connection with the Blackmagic UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3.
- Complete Installation Kit: Includes both the PCIe plug-in card and the necessary high-speed connecting cable for immediate setup.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Blackmagic Design PCIe Cable Kit |
| Host Connection | PCI Express 8-lane generation 3 |
| Device Compatibility | Blackmagic Design UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 |
| Supported Systems | Mac, Windows, and Linux computers with a spare PCIe slot |
| Kit Contents | 1 x PCI Express Plug-in Card 1 x Connection Cable |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
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Express shipping
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Returning an item
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Incorrect items
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Shipping
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