We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Green PCB expansion card with silver PCIe x2 edge connector and black 20-pin USB Type-E header

Vszerda

Vszerda PCI-E 2X to USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-E 20-pin expansion card

SKU CH-EZ16-FVVWA

Adds a 20-pin USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-E header to a desktop via PCIe 2.0, 3.0 or 4.0 slots using an ASM3142 controller for 10 Gbit/s transfers

  • Adds a front-panel USB-C 20-pin header at 10 Gbit/s via ASM3142 controller
  • Fits PCIe x2, x4, x8 or x16 slots with PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 compatibility
  • All-solid capacitors and full metal heatsink improve signal stability and cooling
  • Works with Windows XP through Windows 10 and Linux without extra drivers on Win8+
  • USB-IF certified controller meets USB 3.1 Gen 2 1.1 specification

PCI-E 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-E Card

This Vszerda expansion card adds a single internal 20-pin USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-E header to a desktop PC. It fits any PCI-E 2x, 4x, 8x or 16x slot and is aimed at builders who want front-panel USB-C connectivity. The ASMedia ASM3142 controller handles the protocol conversion. No external ports are included on the bracket.

Deciding specification — 10 Gbit/s transfer rate

The card delivers up to 10 Gbit/s through the Type-E header, matching the USB 3.1 Gen2 standard. Actual throughput depends on the attached storage; mechanical drives cannot saturate the link. An SSD or equivalent high-speed device is required to reach the rated bandwidth. The header carries two USB 3.1 signal lanes.

Thermals, noise and power

An all-metal heatsink and solid capacitors cool the controller without a fan, so the card adds no audible noise. It draws power directly from the PCI-E slot and requires no auxiliary connector. The design targets stable operation under sustained transfers. Win8 and newer use in-box drivers; Win7 and XP need a separate install. Oculus headsets are not supported.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in PCIe Expansion Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $22.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 891 comparable items (median $30.99).

New to this? Buying PC parts with Monero — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 10 Gbit/s rating mean once the card is installed in a desktop?

It provides a USB 3.1 Gen 2 front-panel Type-E connector capable of up to 10 Gbit/s transfer, though actual speed depends on the attached SSD or drive cable.

Which PCIe standard does the x2 interface use and what bandwidth limit applies?

The card runs on PCIe 3.0 x2 and is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 slots, so the link caps at the PCIe 3.0 x2 throughput.

What physical slot and clearance does the card need to fit in a case?

It fits any PCIe x2, x4, x8 or x16 slot; the internal 20-pin header sits on the back of the PCB to avoid graphics-card fan interference.

More in PCIe Expansion Cards

Similar items