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Green circuit board with five blue USB ports on a metal bracket and a 20-pin internal header

Orico

Orico PVU3-5O2I-V1 USB 3.0 expansion card 5 rear 1 internal 20-pin

SKU CH-79BJ-ACRF6 MPN PVU3-5O2I-V1

Adds five rear and one internal USB 3.0 ports via a PCIe x1 slot for up to 5 Gbps transfers

  • External USB ports5 x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Internal USB ports1 x Internal USB 3.0 19-PIN Connector can work with USB 3.0
  • External connectors5 x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Internal ports1 x USB 3.0 20-PIN Connector
  • Supported standardsUSB 3.0
  • Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s

External USB Ports 5x USB Ports

Model No

  • Add five rear USB 3.0 ports for 5.0 Gbps transfers
  • Internal 20-pin header adds front-panel USB 3.0 connectivity
  • Fits any PCIe slot from x1 to x16 for broad motherboard compatibility
  • Works with Windows XP through 8 and Linux kernels
  • Each port supplies up to 900 mA for power-hungry peripherals

Five rear ports and an internal header

The Orico PVU3-5O2I-V1 is a PCI Express add-on card that adds five external USB 3.0 ports and one internal 19-pin connector to a desktop computer. It suits owners of older systems who need faster peripheral links without replacing the motherboard. The card accepts any USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1 or 1.0 device.

Fits x1 to x16 slots and frees rear I/O

The board installs in any PCIe x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 slot and uses a VL800 host controller paired with a VL812 hub controller. A 4-pin Molex connector from the power supply feeds the ports, leaving the motherboard’s own USB headers untouched. The internal 19-pin header can drive front-panel USB 3.0 ports when a 20-pin adapter is added.

Low-profile design runs cool and quiet

The card measures .70 by 2.76 by 4.72 inches and weighs .17 lb, so it fits slim cases without blocking adjacent slots. No fan is present; the two Via-Labs controllers dissipate heat through the PCB and metal bracket. Each port delivers up to 900 mA, and the assembly draws only the current needed for attached devices.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameORICO
Product lineORICO PVU3 Series
Model nameNo
Product typePCI Express to USB 3.0 Card
Performance
Transfer speedUp to 5.0 Gbit/s
Processor
Cache size/speedDriver Link: http://www.orico.cc/drive.php?keywords=PVU3&act=query
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 3.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports5 x USB 3.0 Ports
Internal USB ports1 x Internal USB 3.0 19-PIN Connector can work with USB 3.0 20-PIN Adapter to Achieve 2x USB 3.0 Hosts. (Note: USB 3.0 20-PIN Adapter is not included in Package)
External connectors5 x USB 3.0 Ports
Internal ports1 x USB 3.0 20-PIN Connector
Size & build
Product dimensions0.7 in × 2.76 in × 4.72 in
Product weight0.17 lb (0.08 kg)
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size155 × 104 × 30 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsCompatible with Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7 and Windows 8 32 or 64Bit and Compatible with Various Linux Kernels
Compatible withCompatible with Any USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and USB 1.0 Devices
In the box
In the box1 x ORICO PVU3-5O2I Monster USB 3.0 PCI Express Card, 1 x Driver CD with WHQL Certified Driver, 1 x Mounting Screw, 1 x User's Manual, 1 x Warranty Card

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Questions about this item

What is the maximum sustained data rate the card can maintain under continuous load?

The card operates at up to 5.0 Gbps per port, limited by the USB 3.0 standard and the PCIe x1 host link.

How much power does the card draw and does it need extra cooling when all ports are used all day?

It draws power from a 4-pin Molex connector and supplies up to 900 mA per USB 3.0 port; no active cooling is required.

Which motherboard slot and extra cable are required before the internal 20-pin header works?

The card fits any PCIe x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 slot; the internal 20-pin header needs a separate USB 3.0 20-pin adapter cable (not included).

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