GIGABYTE GC-USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Expansion Card

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Expansion Card

The GIGABYTE GC-USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Expansion Card adds a single USB Type-C port supporting 20 Gbps transfer speeds to desktop systems. It installs into an available PCIe x4 slot to provide the latest USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity. This card targets users who need faster external storage or peripheral performance without replacing their motherboard. It is not for buyers who require multiple high-speed ports or internal header connections.

Passive cooling and bus power

The expansion card operates without a dedicated fan, relying on passive heatsink cooling and airflow inside the chassis. Power is drawn directly from the PCIe slot, so no external power connector is required. Under normal use the card runs silently and adds minimal load to the system power budget. Builders with severely restricted airflow or fully occupied power budgets should verify their specific constraints.

Single USB Type-C port at 20 Gbps

The card provides exactly one USB Type-C port running at the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps rate. It maintains backward compatibility with USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 devices connected through suitable cables or adapters. This single-port design suits users adding one high-speed drive or dock; it does not serve builds needing several simultaneous 20 Gbps connections.