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SMUGDESK PCIe card with two USB-C and six USB-A ports on a metal bracket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe USB 3.0 8-Port Expansion Card (2×USB-C + 6×USB-A) 5Gbps

SKU CH-MEZ5-CDKE3

Adds eight USB 3.0 ports — two Type-C and six Type-A — at 5 Gbps to Intel, AMD or ARM desktops running Windows or Linux

  • Eight USB 3.0 ports add 2 Type-C and 6 Type-A connections at 5Gbps
  • Works with Intel, AMD and ARM desktops using a standard PCIe slot
  • Dedicated controller chip keeps U disks, HDDs and cameras running steadily
  • Compatible with Windows and Linux systems; Mac OS is not supported
  • Full-height metal bracket fits regular PC cases for straightforward installation

PCIe USB 3.0 8-port card

SMUGDESK PCIe USB 3.0 expansion card adds eight high-speed ports to desktop mainboards. It provides two Type-C and six Type-A connectors, all running at 5Gbps. The card fits Intel, AMD and ARM platforms with a standard PCIe slot. Windows and Linux are supported; Mac OS is not supported.

Two Type-C plus six Type-A ports

The eight ports share a total 5Gbps bandwidth per port for external drives, cameras and peripherals. A dedicated USB controller chip keeps transfers steady under load. Bandwidth is divided when multiple devices run simultaneously, so sustained writes to several drives will saturate the link. Mac OS systems cannot use the card at all.

Standard full-height bracket install

The card mounts in a regular PC case using its full-height metal bracket and a single PCIe slot. No external power connector is required for typical peripheral loads. It solves the common shortage of onboard USB ports without occupying drive bays. Builders needing internal headers or Mac compatibility must look elsewhere.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will this SMUGDESK PCIe card work in the PCIe 3.0 slot on my older Intel motherboard?

Yes, it fits standard PCIe slots on Intel, AMD and ARM desktop mainboards, so a PCIe 3.0 slot will accept the card and provide the 5Gbps bandwidth.

How can I confirm the 2×USB-C and 6×USB-A ports are running at the full 5Gbps after installation?

Connect a USB 3.0 flash drive or external SSD, then check the reported link speed in Windows Device Manager or with lsusb -t on Linux; it should show 5Gbps for each active port.

Does the SMUGDESK U6A2C include the full-height metal bracket, or do I need to buy a low-profile bracket separately?

The card ships with a standard full-height metal bracket already attached, ready for installation in a regular PC case.

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