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ESTONE

ESTONE PCIE22A3C PCI Express Expansion Card 5Gbps USB 3.0 5-Port 3×USB-C 2×USB-A

SKU CH-TRAE-23VA6

Adds five USB 3.0 ports — three USB-C and two USB-A — through a PCI Express x1 slot at up to 5 Gbps

  • External USB ports5x USB Ports
  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
  • Product typePCI to USB Card
  • Compatible withWidely Compatibility: The card is compatible with Windows 7/
  • Adds five USB 3.0 ports through one PCIe x1 slot
  • Three USB-C and two USB-A connectors for mixed devices
  • Up to 5.0 Gbps transfer speed per port
  • Works with Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OS 10.8.2+
  • Draws power directly from the PCIe slot

Five-port USB 3.0 expansion for desktop PCs

The ESTONE PCIE22A3C adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports to a desktop computer through a single PCI Express x1 lane. It is built for users who need more front-panel or internal USB connections for peripherals such as external drives, cameras, or VR headsets. The card draws power directly from the PCI Express slot, so no extra power cable is required. It suits builders upgrading an older tower or a compact workstation that lacks modern USB ports.

Check for a free PCI Express x1

Verify that the motherboard has an open PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot compatible with PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 signalling. The host system must run Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, macOS 10.8.2 or later, or a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu or unRAID. Windows 7 requires a manual driver install from the supplied CD, while newer Windows, macOS and Linux releases recognise the card automatically. No Thunderbolt devices are supported on the USB-C ports.

Driver CD, mounting screws

A driver CD is included for Windows 7 installations where the operating system does not load the RENESAS/VLI USB 3.0 driver natively. Mounting screws secure the bracket to the chassis, and a user manual walks through the physical installation steps. These bundled items remove the need to hunt for drivers online or source separate fastening hardware, letting the builder complete the upgrade in a single session.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Product linePCIE22A3C
Model namePCIE22A3C
Product typePCI to USB Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports5x USB Ports
Size & build
Product weight3.0 oz
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7/8/10/11
In the box
In the box1x USB 3.0 PCI-E expansion card, 1x CD driver, 1 x installation screws, and 1x user manual.

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the ESTONE PCIE22A3C and what must I buy separately?

The box includes the 5-port PCIe card, a driver CD, installation screws and a user manual. No extra cables or power adapters are required; the card draws power from the PCIe slot.

Which version of the ESTONE PCIE22A3C should I choose for my motherboard slot?

The single model fits any PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and works with PCIe 2.0 or 3.0. There are no alternative versions or capacities to select.

What does the 5.0 Gbps rating mean when I plug in real devices?

5.0 Gbps is the theoretical USB 3.0 maximum; actual throughput depends on each connected device and will be lower for USB 2.0 peripherals.

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