--- product_id: 325478898 title: "Thunderboltex 4 With Intel® Thunderbolt™ Jhl 8540 Controller, 2 USb Type-C Ports, Up To 40Gb/S Bi-Directional Bandwidth, Displayport 1.4 Support, 100W Quick Charge." brand: "asus" price: "$434.44" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "Asus" url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/325478898-thunderboltex-4-with-intel-thunderbolt-jhl-8540-controller-2-usb store_origin: EC region: Ecuador --- # Intel Thunderbolt 4 Controller 100W Quick Charge 40Gb/s Bi-Directional Bandwidth Thunderboltex 4 With Intel® Thunderbolt™ Jhl 8540 Controller, 2 USb Type-C Ports, Up To 40Gb/S Bi-Directional Bandwidth, Displayport 1.4 Support, 100W Quick Charge. **Brand:** asus **Price:** $434.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock Next-Level Speed & Power — Don’t Get Left Behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thunderboltex 4 With Intel® Thunderbolt™ Jhl 8540 Controller, 2 USb Type-C Ports, Up To 40Gb/S Bi-Directional Bandwidth, Displayport 1.4 Support, 100W Quick Charge. by asus - **How much does it cost?** $434.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/325478898-thunderboltex-4-with-intel-thunderbolt-jhl-8540-controller-2-usb) ## Best For - asus enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted asus brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power Up in a Flash:** 100W quick charge capability ensures your devices stay powered and ready, minimizing downtime during busy workdays. - • **Dual USB Type-C Ports:** Connect and daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt devices effortlessly with two versatile USB 4 Type-C ports. - • **8K DisplayPort 1.4 Support:** Elevate your visuals with support for stunning 8K resolution monitors, perfect for immersive professional setups. - • **Exclusive ASUS Compatibility:** Optimized for ASUS motherboards, guaranteeing smooth integration and peak performance for your desktop or laptop. - • **Blazing Fast Intel Thunderbolt 4:** Experience ultra-reliable, cutting-edge connectivity with the JHL 8540 controller powering seamless data transfer. ## Overview The ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 expansion card features dual Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4 Type-C ports delivering up to 40Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth, supports 8K DisplayPort 1.4 output, and offers 100W quick charging. Designed exclusively for ASUS motherboards, it enables high-speed data transfer, multi-device daisy-chaining, and rapid device charging, making it an essential upgrade for professionals demanding top-tier connectivity and performance. ## Description ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 card features two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports that support Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB 4 technology, and two mini DisplayPort IN ports (support DisplayPort 1.4 specifications) that allow you to redirect VGA input signals through the ThunderboltEX 4 card for video output.Only supports ASUS Motherboard.Actual charging performance may vary in real world conditions. ## Features - 1. Intel Thunderbolt 4 JHL 8540 controller - 2. Ultrafast connectivity: Two Type-C ports with USB 4 support, up to 40Gb/s bi-directional bandwidth, per port allows you to connect up to five Thunderbolt-enabled devices in a daisy-chain configuration using Thunderbolt cables. - DisplayPort 1.4: support up to 8K resolution monitors - Quick charge solution: up to 100W quick charge ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08ZS3D6JY | | Additional Features | Fast Charging, Powered | | Best Sellers Rank | #54,911 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #3,668 in USB Cables | | Brand | ASUS | | Built-In Media | ThunderboltEX 4 card, 2 mini DisplayPort IN ports | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (428) | | Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gigabits Per Second | | Hardware Interface | DisplayPort, USB Type C, VGA | | Manufacturer | ASUS | | Mfr Part Number | THUNDERBOLTEX 4 | | Model Number | THUNDERBOLTEX 4 | | Number of Ports | 4 | | Operating System | Windows 10 - 64 bit | | Total Usb Ports | 2 | | UPC | 195553115254 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ASUS - **Colour:** Black - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **UPC:** 195553115254 - **Unit count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Thunderboltex 4 With Intel® Thunderbolt™ Jhl 8540 Controller, 2 USb Type-C Ports, Up To 40Gb/S Bi-Directional Bandwidth, Displayport 1.4 Support, 100W Quick Charge. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71P+MmVXLpL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does the card support peripherals such as mouse and keyboard? i’m considering connecting it to a thunderbolt kvm switch.** A: This card requires a 13 pin (14-1) Thunderbolt connector, a PCIe 3.0 4 lane expansion slot slot, and the patience of Job to install. BTW, the only Intel processors with native PCIe 4.0 support are generation 11 and up. **Q: How many pcie lanes does this require?** A: It use PCI-E 3.0 4 Lane. Mainboard must support Thunderbolt header. I think Z590 chipset mainboard need Thunderboltex4 card. **Q: will this work on my "z370 gaming pro carbon (ms-7b45)"? i already ordered but im making sure** A: Yes. Just make sure to download and update all your drivers **Q: Is this card compatible with alienware aurora r11 dell computer?** A: It will pobably have limited functionality if your mother board like mine does not have a an asus proprietary tb4 header, I’ve only used my tb4 the two type c for video output to my g9 ## Frequently Bought Together - ASUS ThunderboltEX 4 with Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 JHL 8540 Controller, 2 USB Type-C Ports, up to 40Gb/s bi-Directional Bandwidth, DisplayPort 1.4 Support, up to 100W Quick Charge, Black - Cable Matters [Intel Certified] 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 Cable 3.3ft with 8K Video and 240W Charging - 1m, Compatible with USB4, Thunderbolt 3 Cable and USB-C --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/325478898-thunderboltex-4-with-intel-thunderbolt-jhl-8540-controller-2-usb](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/325478898-thunderboltex-4-with-intel-thunderbolt-jhl-8540-controller-2-usb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ecuador* *Store origin: EC* *Last updated: 2026-06-14*