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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PH63C PCIe x1 USB 3.0 Expansion Card with Aluminum Heatsink & Full-Height Bracket

SKU CH-5ABY-YYCDD

PCIe x1 card adds USB-A, USB-C, Type-E and 19/20-pin header with SATA power and aluminum heatsink for desktop upgrades

  • Adds USB-A, USB-C, Type-E and 19/20-pin header for flexible connectivity
  • 15-pin SATA power delivers stable current to high-load external storage
  • Aluminum heatsink lowers operating temperature for continuous reliable performance
  • Full-height bracket enables quick mounting in standard ATX desktop cases
  • PCIe x1 interface works with Windows, Linux and macOS systems

Multi-port USB 3.0 expansion for desktop PCs

The SMUGDESK PH63C adds external USB-A, USB-C and Type-E ports plus an internal 19/20-pin front-panel header through a single PCIe x1 slot. It targets builders who need more USB 3.0 connectivity for storage drives or peripherals in a standard ATX tower. Buyers who want more storage interfaces or a second graphics card should look elsewhere.

Straightforward installation with SATA power

The card mounts using the included full-height bracket and draws auxiliary power from a 15-pin SATA connector to keep high-load external drives stable. An aluminium heatsink lowers operating temperature during long sessions. Ensure a free SATA power lead from the PSU is available; systems without one cannot supply the extra current the card requires.

PCIe x1 interface decides compatibility

The card uses a PCIe x1 connection, so any desktop motherboard with an open x1 slot (or larger slot wired for x1) can accept it. Windows, Linux and macOS are supported without extra drivers. If the board lacks a spare PCIe x1 slot, this adapter will not fit.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the PH63C card is operating correctly once installed?

The card is recognised in Device Manager under Universal Serial Bus controllers and each added port enumerates when a USB 3.0 device is attached, showing the expected 5 Gb/s link speed.

What accessories ship with the PH63C and what must I source separately?

The box contains the PCIe x1 expansion card with its aluminum heatsink and a full-height bracket; a spare 15-pin SATA power cable from the PSU is required for the auxiliary power connector.

Which PH63C variant should I choose for a standard ATX desktop build?

The single model listed includes both USB-A and USB-C external ports plus the internal 19/20-pin header, covering front-panel and rear I/O needs for a typical ATX chassis.

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