StarTech.com 5-Port USB PCIe Card, USB 3.2 10Gbps, PCI Express Card with 4X USB-C Ports, 1x USB-A Internal Port

It was an easy installation. I did add a power connection as recommended. I currently have 2 permanently connected external SSD drives connected; an 8TB and a 16 TB. The system (Windows) has been completely stable unlike when I was using a UCB C hub for the two external drives.

Works great for adding USB-C to a computer that did not previously have it. This (as far as I know) does not give you any thunderbolt compatibility, but it does give you USB-C.

Mine did not install easily. Windows 11 had trouble recognizing it. I downloaded their driver's, device manager looked fine, but my usb-c drive was not seen. Un-installed it. Re-installed it, same thing. After a few minutes went back to device manager, I noticed 'unrecognized device'... I hit update driver, pointed it at the downloaded driver folder and finally got everything to work. Speeds are great and everything is working now.

Like many people, I ended up needing more USB-C ports than my motherboard offered and was looking for options to have more to match my needs. When the Startech card popped up, I was more than happy to give it a try as I had previously used Startech products in the past ranging from SSD brackets to adapters all with no issues. The box comes with a low profile bracket if you plan on putting this into a smaller case or need the space savings in your circumstances. The PCB looks well made and offers the option of a full sized USB-A port on the card in case you need a pass through. If you are using high wattage devices connected to the card, you can also plug in a Sata power cable to supply more than the 75w that the PCI-E lane provides as assurance. In my testing, all the ports worked with my devices without needing the supplemental power. I do wish the ports had a full housing like you do on your motherboard instead of just hanging out on the plate like that so it could be more secure but I assume this would have limited compatibility with the low profile bracket so I can understand the decision behind it. As I only own up to a 2.5 GB Nic, I can only test speeds up to that but I was able to reach those speeds and had no issues with Windows 11 detecting it immediately after install.

So let me start by saying I built my computer systems up until last year, so I am familiar with hardware but decided a long time ago it was not going to be a second job. I've had Startech components in the past, mostly their cables, so I am familiar and comfortable with the brand. I am not prone to do benchmarking unless I feel the need to. I did not in the case. I am coming at you as a gamer who works with and tinkers with hardware in order to achieve enjoyment from software and games and anything else in that area of my life.More USB ports are often a good thing, and while my computer is only a year old, it came with two USB-C ports easily accessible via the case, one on top and one in back. This is a big upgrade and worked as soon as i turned on the computer. StarTech says you don't have to plug in the SATA power...but if you don't you get less power. Otherwise, the only easy install than a card is pretty much RAM because you don't have to plug anything in.This set-up is a breeze, and if you are afraid of doing it... don't be. Get your motherboard info to make sure you have PCIe X4 slot, and if you do have that, you just turn off your computer, up on your case up, stick it in there, and you start working with your USB-C devices in minutes. Windows 11, for example, picked it up immediately. There was nothing to tall. All i needed was to have my phone grant access to the PC... done.Don't be afraid of trying to improve the functionality of your computer. It's there to help you. And if you are still nervous but have the need, YouTube videos are out there. Don't mind the dust on the computer. I dusted out the inside while I was in there and hadn't messed with the tiny leftover on the outside.

I never even got to testing the unit as I found swapping out the regular face plate with the low-profile option is impossible. It does not sit right, with the plate leaning forward, one of the USB-C ports not fully through the hole and the screw hole too far away to use. The full-size option doesn't have the greatest construction, but at least it's closer to good than not.This is really disappointing as I was planning on using this in a Dell SFF PC, but I'm not comfortable leaving a large hole for dust to enter w/o using a plate.

I've become a huge fan of StarTech's products, especially their hardware add-ons. I recently bought this four-port USB-C expansion card for my computer. As with other StarTech products, it was a breeze to install and use. I simply turned off my computer, slid the card into an open slot, closed the case, and rebooted my computer. Windows 10 recognized the card immediately without any issues.I especially like the fact that this card has an additional power supply connector to provide more power to the ports. This is especially useful for VR headsets, or when you need more power than your motherboard can provide.I also like that the card has an internal USB-A port to which you can connect any device you want, such as a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter. Overall, I haven't had any problems with this card or any devices I've plugged into its ports. I didn't see any errors with the drivers or with the devices that were connected themselves.Overall, I'm very pleased with this product and look forward to seeing what StarTech comes out with next. I have no hesitation in buying from them again.

This is one of the easiest to install PCIe cards there is. It was completely plug-and-play and delivered very fast USB-C throughput without any need for extra configuration. The power connector helps use more devices that an external USB-C hub.

Mit ca. 90€ ist die Karte zwar nicht die günstigste, aber dafür kann der verbaute ASM3142-Controller mit dem VL822 Hub auch die versprochenen 10Gbit/s liefern.Unter Linux wurde die Karte sofort erkannt und funktioniert problemlos ohne zusätzlichen Aufwand.