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ESTONE

ESTONE PCIE23A2C 5-Port PCIe USB 3.0 Card (2×USB-C, 3×USB-A)

SKU CH-AMQV-M581X

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

  • 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/
  • Add five USB 3.0 ports via one PCIe x1 slot
  • Up to 5.0 Gbps data transfer per port
  • Works with Windows 7/8/10/11 and Mac OS 10.8.2+
  • Powered from the PCIe slot, no extra cable needed
  • Each port has independent over-current and short-circuit protection

Expansion Card Overview

The ESTONE PCIE23A2C is a PCI Express x1 add-in card that adds five USB 3.0 ports to a desktop system. It provides two USB-C and three USB-A connectors for users who need more front-panel connectivity. The card supports Windows 7 through 11 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later with a driver installation. It is intended for builders expanding peripheral support on an existing platform.

Build Integration

The card occupies a single PCI Express x1 slot and draws power directly from the bus, so no external power cable is required. Each port can deliver up to 5 V at 1 A for connected devices, with independent over-current and short-circuit protection. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 peripherals. The package includes a driver CD, mounting screws, and a user manual for setup.

Sustained Operation

The onboard FRE100 host controller manages a total bandwidth of up to 5.0 Gbps shared across all five ports. Actual throughput depends on the connected device and system configuration. The design includes multiple power modules to maintain stable current delivery during continuous data transfers. The card does not support Power Delivery fast charging, video output, or Thunderbolt protocols.

How it compares

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameESTONE
Product linePCIE23A2C
Model namePCIE23A2C
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 dimensions4.92 × 4.06 × 1.06 in
Product weight3.2 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 total bandwidth does the PCIe 2.0 x1 link provide when all five ports are active?

The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x1 lane, which limits aggregate throughput to 5.0 Gbps shared across the two USB-C and three USB-A ports.

Does the card need extra cooling or a fan when running all day?

No external power adapter is required; the board draws 5 V / 12 A maximum from the PCIe slot and has no active cooling, so it runs silently under sustained load.

Which operating systems are supported without extra driver hunting?

Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 (32-bit and 64-bit) plus Mac OS 10.8.2 and later are listed as compatible; a Renesas/VLI USB 3.0 driver install is needed on Windows.

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