ESTONE PCIE25A2C 7-Port PCIe USB 3.0 Expansion Card (5× USB-A, 2× USB-C)

Seven-Port USB 3.0 Expansion

This PCI Express x1 card adds seven USB 3.0 ports to a desktop computer, providing five Type-A and two Type-C connectors. It suits builders who need more ports for keyboards, mice, external drives, webcams, printers, scanners, game controllers or VR headsets. The card draws power directly from the PCIe slot, so no extra power cable is required. It fits x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots on PCIe 2.0 or 3.0 motherboards.

Sustained Transfer Behaviour

Each port supports up to 5 Gbps SuperSpeed USB 3.0, with actual throughput limited by the connected device and the single PCIe 2.0 x1 lane bandwidth. Independent over-current and short-circuit protection on every port helps maintain stable operation when multiple high-draw peripherals are attached simultaneously. Driver installation is required on Windows 7, Vista, XP and Server 2008, while Windows 10, 11 and Mac OS 10.8.2 or later work without extra drivers.

Build and Daily Use

The bracket measures 4.92 by 4.06 by 1.06 inches and weighs 3.2 ounces, using a standard low-profile form factor. Seven external ports face the rear of the case, leaving no internal headers for front-panel connections. The package includes the card, a driver CD, mounting screws and a manual. Buyers who need internal USB headers or more than seven rear ports should look elsewhere.