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Green PCIe expansion card with three USB-C and two USB-A ports visible

Thinkstar

Thinkstar PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen 2 5-Port Expansion Card (3× USB-C, 2× USB-A)

SKU CH-X6BE-6B5JB

Adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports at 20 Gbps via a PCIe x4 slot for faster external drives and peripherals

  • Adds three USB-C and two USB-A ports via PCIe 4× slot
  • Delivers 20 Gbps total bandwidth for high-speed transfers
  • Each USB-C port shares up to 10 Gbps for demanding devices
  • Over 10 times faster than USB 3.0 for large file moves
  • Compatible with Windows 10/8/7 and macOS 10.8.2+

PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 card adds five ports

A Thinkstar expansion card fits into a PCI Express x4 slot and provides three USB-C and two USB-A connectors running at USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds. The adapter delivers 20 Gbps of total bandwidth with each USB-C port sharing up to 10 Gbps. It supports Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later.

Suits desktops needing more high-speed ports

Builders who want to connect external drives, VR headsets, scanners or multiple peripherals at Gen 2 speeds will benefit. Systems without a free PCI Express x4 slot cannot use this card. Users who only need USB 3.0 performance or fewer ports should consider simpler alternatives.

Total bandwidth is 20 Gbps

The PCIe x4 interface supplies 20 Gbps of aggregate throughput shared across all five ports. Each USB-C connector can reach 10 Gbps when operating alone. This figure determines whether the card can sustain the transfer rates required by high-speed external storage or VR devices.

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Price $58.99
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Questions about this item

What bandwidth does the USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface on this card provide?

The card delivers a total of 20 Gbps bandwidth across its ports, with each USB-C port sharing up to 10 Gbps for high-speed transfers.

What slot and physical space does this expansion card require?

It fits a PCI Express 4x slot and measures 4.72 x 3.14 x 0.72 inches, so verify your case and motherboard clearance before installing.

How is the card installed and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCIe 4x slot, secure the bracket screw, then install the driver for Windows 10/8/7 or macOS 10.8.2 and above — skipping the driver install is the common mistake.

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