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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PCIe X4 5-Port USB 3.2 Gen2 Card 2×USB-C 3×USB-A 10Gbps

SKU CH-W294-GMVB8

Adds five 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports — two Type-C and three Type-A — through a single PCIe x4 slot with a dedicated controller that supports UASP and per-port over-current protection

  • Full 10Gbps bandwidth per port via PCIe X4 bus
  • 5-port mix: 2 USB-C and 3 USB-A for all peripherals
  • Dedicated controller with UASP keeps speeds steady under load
  • Fits X4, X8 or X16 slots on Intel and AMD boards
  • Plug-and-play on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP and Linux

High-Speed Desktop I/O Upgrade

This SMUGDESK expansion card adds five USB 3.2 Gen2 ports to a desktop PC through a single PCIe X4 slot. Two USB-C and three USB-A connectors each deliver up to 10Gbps bandwidth. The bus-powered design requires no external power cable. It targets users who need faster peripheral throughput for NVMe enclosures, large file transfers or video workflows.

Slot Width and OS Compatibility

Verify the motherboard has a free PCIe X4, X8 or X16 slot and a standard full-height bracket opening. The card supports Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP and mainstream Linux distributions with plug-and-play operation. No extra power connectors are needed, so the PSU does not require spare cables. Ensure the chassis can accommodate a full-height add-in card before purchase.

Thermal and Power Profile

The dedicated controller chip runs on bus power alone, keeping system power draw minimal. Over-current protection on every port prevents faults during sustained transfers. UASP acceleration helps maintain consistent throughput without thermal throttling under typical desktop loads. The metal bracket aids passive heat dissipation, so fan noise remains unchanged in normal use.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the card include cables or brackets, or must I buy them separately?

The card ships with a standard full-height metal bracket already fitted; no external power cable is needed because it draws power from the PCIe slot.

Should I choose a different version if I only have a PCIe X1 slot?

This model requires a PCIe X4, X8 or X16 slot to deliver the full 10Gbps per port; it will not operate at rated speed in an X1 slot.

What does the 10Gbps rating mean when I plug in an NVMe enclosure?

Each port can sustain up to 10Gbps, so an NVMe enclosure connected to any port can transfer large video files or backups at near-full Gen2 speed without throttling.

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