StarTech.com 5 Port USB 3.2 PCI Express Card with USB-C

The StarTech.com 5 Port USB 3.2 PCI Express Card is an advanced internal expansion card designed to dramatically increase your computer's high-speed connectivity. Featuring the powerful ASMedia 3142 controller, this card is an upgraded version of the popular PEXUSB312EIC, delivering robust performance for a wide range of USB peripherals and external storage solutions.

This versatile card provides a total of five USB ports, offering exceptional flexibility for modern setups. It features two external USB-A ports and one external USB-C port, all supporting the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard for blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. This makes it ideal for connecting high-performance external SSDs, NVMe drives, and other bandwidth-intensive devices. Additionally, the card includes an internal IDC header that supports two further 5 Gbps USB connections, perfect for front-panel or internal chassis USB ports.

For stable operation with power-hungry devices, the card supports an optional SATA power connection. This allows the USB-C port to deliver up to 15W and each USB-A port up to 4.5W, ensuring reliable power for bus-powered hard drives and other accessories. The card is designed for installation in a PCI Express 3.0 x4 slot and includes both full-height and low-profile brackets, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of desktop computer cases.

A key technological advantage is its support for Multiple Ins, which intelligently manages bandwidth to maintain maximum performance even when connecting devices with mixed speeds simultaneously. Please note that the USB-C port on this card is designed for data transfer and does not support DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Power Delivery (PD) charging protocols.

Key Features:

• Upgraded ASMedia 3142 controller for reliable 10 Gbps performance.
• Five total USB ports: 2x external USB-A 10Gbps, 1x external USB-C 10Gbps, 2x internal 5Gbps via IDC header.
• PCIe 3