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Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card

Bottom line: The Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Offers backward-compatibility with USB 1.1 devices

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Belkin's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card brings astounding 480Mbps speed to USB connectivity. With a bandwidth 40 times greater than USB 1.1, it is the ideal interface for transferring extremely large amounts of data from USB 2.0-compliant products such as real-time video cameras, scanners, portable drives, and others. Belkin's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card gives your computer the highest USB speeds available today.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 5-Port PCI Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the expansion cards category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Adds 5 USB 2.0 high-speed ports to your computer--4 external and 1 internal (for future internal products)
  • Offers backward-compatibility with USB 1.1 devices
  • Provides data-transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps
  • Supports up to 127 high-speed devices and 254 full-/low-speed devices from 5 ports
  • Installs with Plug-and-Play ease

Full Specifications

BrandBelkin
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberF5U220V1
Mfr Part NumberF5U220V1
Hardware InterfacePCI, USB, USB 1.1
Global Trade Identification Number00722868554258, 00722868569962, 10722868554255

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