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Green circuit board with silver PCIe connector and blue USB Type-E header

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe to USB 3.0 Type-E Card 19P 20P PH61

SKU CH-W0X9-8ESEX

Adds a 19P/20P Type-E front-panel header to any PCIe slot for 5 Gbps USB 3.0 with PH61 chip, self-power and overcurrent protection

  • Adds front-panel USB-C via standard 19P/20P Type-E header
  • PH61 chip delivers steady 5Gbps USB 3.0 data transfer
  • Self-powered circuit with overcurrent protection guards motherboard and devices
  • Fits PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on Intel and AMD desktops
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 across Windows and Linux

Front-panel USB-C adapter for DIY desktops

This PCIe expansion card adds a standard 19P/20P Type-E header so a case front-panel USB-C cable can connect without using rear motherboard ports. The PH61 controller delivers steady 5Gbps USB3.0 data rates for flash drives and portable hard drives. A self-powered circuit with overcurrent protection guards the mainboard and attached devices.

Suits builders adding front USB-C to an existing

Ideal for DIY assemblers who need a front Type-C port and have a free PCIe X1/X4/X8/X16 slot on an Intel or AMD desktop board. Backward compatibility with USB2.0/1.1 keeps older peripherals working. Not for systems lacking a spare PCIe slot or cases without a 19P/20P front-panel cable.

PH61 chip enables 5Gbps USB3.0 throughput

The onboard PH61 controller is the sole determinant of transfer speed, fixing the link at USB3.0 5Gbps. If your workflow demands higher bandwidth, this card will not meet that requirement.

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Price $23.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Which header type matches my case front panel — the 19-pin or 20-pin version?

The card provides a single Type-E header that accepts both 19-pin and 20-pin front-panel USB-C cables, so either connector will fit.

What does the 5 Gbps rating mean when I plug in a flash drive or portable hard drive?

The PH61 chip delivers steady USB 3.0 speeds up to 5 Gbps, giving fast transfers for flash drives and portable hard drives in real use.

Does the card need a PCIe x16 slot or will a shorter x1 slot work?

It fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots, so any free desktop slot on Intel or AMD motherboards will work.

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