PCI-E extension Riser and GPU performance

[cjcz7]

hi, i recently purchased this entry level GPU:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-Radeon-Graphics-PCI-Express-Dust-proof/dp/B004XANO24/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1354554676&sr=8-13

however i found that it wont fit in my PCI - E slot as it must go in 'upside down' and i dont have enough space at the bottom of my case, however, i have worked out that it would fit if the fan faced upwards and i used a pci extension ribbon, like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/PCI-E-Express-Extender-Flexible-Extension/dp/B008BZBFTG/ref=sr_1_20?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1355744659&sr=1-20

however, i am wondering if this would reduce the gpus performance or cause any other issues?
any help would be greatly apreciated

 

[zdbc13]

No loss of performance as its a direct connection through the riser.

 

[cjcz7]

thanks!

 

[liheat-1313311]

If your processor is a third generation i5 up, your photo on the riser Cable, guarantee not work
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thanks!