I still use data cable for small GPUS but in future builds I will go with mining motherboards that don't need risers for GPUS, I would probably buy that type of motherboard that philipima talked about in other topic here, risers can go bad at anytime even if they works now, I've changed two since I start mining
That's really weird to me. I have been mining since 2011 on about 30 graphics cards (I change graphics cards with the advent of newer generations), not even 1 riser or extender has ever died.
Show a picture of your raisers.
If I remember correctly, the first raisers were ordinary plug extenders.
If you use such raisers, then they have no electronic components.
I used these in 2016, but modern raisers are much more convenient.
https://i.ibb.co/Hp4jQKc/1.jpgI believe this riser won't work for modern graphics card because they need extra power, this riser is good for GPUS that don't use extra power like the old gtx750ti or gtx610 etc, if you plan on mining today they are bad, always go for powered risers
