StarTech.com 4-Port PCIe USB 3.0 Controller Card with UASP

The StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Controller Card is an essential upgrade for your desktop PC, adding four high-speed USB 3.0 ports to your system. This controller card leverages the latest USB technology and supports the UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) standard, which can significantly accelerate data transfer rates and reduce CPU utilisation when used with compatible devices. This makes it an ideal solution for connecting fast external storage, such as SSDs and HDDs, as well as a wide range of high-bandwidth peripherals.

Featuring a convenient SATA power connector, the card draws supplemental power directly from your PC's power supply, ensuring stable and reliable operation for all connected devices, even those with higher power demands. The installation is straightforward, requiring a free PCI Express slot on your motherboard. Once installed, it provides a seamless and robust expansion to your system's connectivity, future-proofing your setup for the latest high-speed accessories.

Key Applications

• External Storage Expansion: Connect multiple external hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs), or RAID enclosures for fast backup and data access.
• High-Speed Peripherals: Ideal for use with USB 3.0 cameras, capture cards, audio interfaces, and other professional-grade equipment that require maximum bandwidth.
• General Connectivity: Expand the number of available USB ports for keyboards, mice, printers, and other essential desktop devices, keeping your motherboard ports free.

Built with reliability in mind, this compact card is designed for trouble-free performance in a standard desktop environment. It is the perfect hardware solution for users needing to overcome limited onboard USB 3.0 ports or to add the performance benefits of UASP to an older system.