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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe USB Expansion Card 5 USB-A 2 USB-C

SKU CH-7NB2-Z3AWE

Adds seven high-speed USB ports — five USB-A and two USB-C — to a desktop via a single PCIe slot

  • 7 ports in one PCIe slot add USB-A and USB-C connectivity
  • USB 3.0 speed with USB 2.0 and 1.1 backward compatibility
  • Dedicated controller chip and per-port overcurrent protection prevent drop-outs
  • Fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots on Intel and AMD boards
  • Driver-free install on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Linux

7-Port PCIe USB Expansion

This SMUGDESK PCIe USB expansion card adds five USB-A and two USB-C ports through a single PCI Express slot. It targets desktop builders and office users who need more high-speed connections for external SSDs, flash drives, webcams and other peripherals without replacing the motherboard. The all-in-one layout suits DIY assembly and industrial desktop upgrades.

PCIe Slot Compatibility Limits

The card fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots on mainstream Intel and AMD motherboards using a standard full-height bracket. Bandwidth is constrained by the physical slot width; an x1 link caps throughput below the combined maximum of seven active USB3 devices. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures legacy peripherals still function, though at their native slower rates.

Seven Ports with Per-Port Protection

Five USB-A and two USB-C ports provide simultaneous connections for multiple high-demand devices. A built-in control chip and independent overcurrent protection on each port maintain stable power delivery and prevent device drop-off under full load. The seven-port total covers most desktop expansion needs; users requiring more than seven additional USB connections will need a second card or alternative solution.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick a card with 5 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports or a different port mix?

This model provides exactly five USB-A and two USB-C ports on a single PCIe bracket, giving seven total connections for mixed peripherals.

What does the USB3 headline speed mean when I plug in an external SSD?

The card runs at USB3 rates and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so an external SSD will operate at its native USB3 throughput while older drives fall back to 2.0 or 1.1.

Which PCIe slot standard does this card use and what bandwidth ceiling does it impose?

It fits any mainstream PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on Intel or AMD motherboards, so the practical ceiling is the USB3 controller itself rather than the slot width.

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