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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe to Type-E Expansion Card USB3.0 19/20Pin Header Adapter

SKU CH-BB7J-S2NBB

Adds a Type-E port and 19/20-pin USB 3.0 header to a PCIe slot for front-panel USB-C access

  • Adds front USB-C via Type-E port
  • Dual 19/20pin header supports existing case cables
  • 5Gbps USB3.0 speed for fast transfers
  • Standard bracket fits regular desktop chassis
  • Works with Windows and Linux systems

Front-panel USB-C upgrade

This PCIe expansion card adds a Type-E port and a 19/20-pin internal header so a motherboard without a native front-panel USB-C connector can drive a case’s USB-C port. It is intended for DIY builders who want to modernise an older chassis without replacing the motherboard.

Build integration

The card occupies a single PCIe slot and uses a standard full-height bracket that fits regular desktop chassis. It connects directly to the existing front-panel cable, avoiding extra wiring work, and relies on common system drivers for plug-and-play operation under Windows and Linux.

Thermals and power

With no active cooling on the board the card runs passively and adds negligible heat to the case interior. Power is drawn from the PCIe slot itself so no auxiliary connectors are required and acoustic impact is effectively zero during normal file-transfer workloads.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 354 comparable items (median $21.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What bandwidth limit does the USB 3.0 header hit during sustained large-file transfers?

The USB 3.0 19/20pin header tops out at 5 Gbps, so sustained throughput cannot exceed that ceiling.

How much heat or fan noise does the card add when the front USB-C port runs all day?

The card has no active cooling and draws minimal power, so it adds negligible heat and zero fan noise inside the chassis.

Which motherboard header must already be free for the front-panel USB-C cable to plug in?

A spare 19/20-pin USB 3.0 internal header on the motherboard is required for the front-panel cable.

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