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Black 3.5 inch internal card reader with five slots and front USB 3.0 port

STARTECH

STARTECH 35FCREADBU3 3.5" USB 3.0 Card Reader

SKU CH-Q5JP-2AZGY MPN 35FCREADBU3

Turn a 3.5" bay into a fast USB 3.0 multi-card reader with UHS-II support and simultaneous access to four cards

  • Interface typeUSB 3.0 with UHS II
  • Product typeFlash Reader
  • Product colorBlack

Type Flash Reader

Interface USB 3.0

  • Turn a 3.5" bay into a fast multi-card reader with USB 3.0 UHS-II support
  • Transfer large files at up to 312 MB/s using UHS-II cards for quick 4K offloads
  • Access up to 4 different cards simultaneously with the 5-slot design for concurrent downloads
  • Powered directly from the USB 3.0 port with no external supply needed
  • Front USB access lets you connect additional USB devices easily

Turn a 3.5" bay into a multi-slot reader

This StarTech.com 35FCREADBU3 fits a standard 3.5-inch internal drive bay and connects through an internal USB 3.0 header. It provides five card slots that accept SD, microSD, miniSD, SDXC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, CompactFlash and MMC variants. The unit draws power directly from the USB connection so no separate power cable is required.

Upgrade from a single-slot or USB 2.0 reader

The USB 3.0 interface with UHS-II support enables transfer rates up to 312 MB/s and a host link of up to 5 Gbps. That bandwidth jump is worthwhile when you regularly offload large photo batches or 4K video files and want concurrent access to several cards at once. Backward compatibility keeps older cards working.

Suits photographers and video editors

The simultaneous four-card access and broad format support match workflows that juggle SD, CompactFlash and Memory Stick media in one session. Users who only need a single SD slot or who lack a free 3.5-inch bay and internal USB header should consider a different form factor.

How it compares

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Price $34.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Product typeFlash Reader
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0 with UHS II
Size & build
Shipping weight0.31 kg
Package size163 × 135 × 43 mm

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Questions about this item

What size drive bay does the 35FCREADBU3 need to mount in?

The reader fits a standard 3.5" internal bay and is powered directly from a USB 3.0 header on the motherboard.

How is the card reader connected inside the case, and what step is often missed?

Plug the internal USB 3.0 cable into a motherboard header and secure the unit with screws; forgetting to connect the header leaves the reader without power or data.

What ongoing maintenance does the 35FCREADBU3 require?

No scheduled maintenance is needed; keep the five slots free of dust and debris so that SD, microSD, CompactFlash and Memory Stick cards insert cleanly.

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