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StarTech Motherboard Serial Port, 2-Port, Internal, TAA (ICUSB232INT2)
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StarTech Motherboard Serial Port, 2-Port, Internal, TAA (ICUSB232INT2)

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech Motherboard Serial Port 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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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ BUS POWERED: No separate power supply or battery is required.
  • ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels

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

The ICUSB232INT2 USB to Serial Adapter lets you add 2 RS232 ports to any desktop system that is equipped with an available USB motherboard header. Unlike standard USB to serial cables, this cable is designed for use inside the PC case, affording an entirely internal solution with no mess or extra adapters needed. This compact and simple USB adapter offers a cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern computers and legacy serial peripherals. Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com StarTech Motherboard Serial Port using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech.com's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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

  • ADD TWO RS-232 PORTS TO YOUR DESKTOP: This USB to Serial Adapter lets you add two RS-232 ports to a desktop system equipped with an available USB motherboard header. The USB serial adapter supports COM port retention.
  • USE INSIDE THE PC CASE: Unlike standard USB to serial cables, this USB to serial adapter cable is designed for use inside the PC case, creating an entirely internal solution with no mess or extra adapters needed.
  • BUS POWERED: No separate power supply or battery is required.
  • HIGH DATA THROUGHPUT: The two-port internal USB to serial converter provides a single-chip USB to asynchronous serial data transfer interface. FIFO receive and transmit buffers provide high data throughput.
  • COST-EFFECTIVE: The compact and simple USB serial adapter offers a cost-effective solution that bridges the compatibility gap between modern computers and legacy serial peripherals. USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
Style2 Port
Style Name2 Port
BUS POWEREDNo separate power supply or battery is required.
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberICUSB232INT2
CompatibilityPC
Built-In Media1
Mfr Part NumberICUSB232INT2
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Warranty Description2 year warranty
Global Trade Identification Number00065030841528, 00854587449741, 08434455498990

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