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1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps Expansion Card for Windows and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in Self-Powered Technology, No Need Additional Power Supply (FS-HA-Pro)
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FebSmart 1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps Expansion Card

Bottom line: The 1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps: Renesas UPD720201 host controller for stable 5Gbps USB 3.0 transfers; main trade-off: no macOS support; works only on Windows and Linux desktops.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Renesas UPD720201 host controller for stable 5Gbps USB 3.0 transfers
  • ✓ Self-powered design pulls 12V from the slot, no PSU cable needed
  • ✓ Adds 4 USB-A ports: 2 rear plus 2 via the 19-pin front-panel header
  • ✓ Up to 5V/8A total (2A per port) powers SSD enclosures, docks, cameras
  • ✓ Ships with full-height and low-profile brackets for standard or slim PCs

Cons

  • ✗ No macOS support; works only on Windows and Linux desktops
  • ✗ Driver install required on Windows 7, Vista, and XP
  • ✗ Needs a free PCIe x1 slot, will not fit legacy PCI slots
  • ✗ No fast-charging support even at 5V/2A per port

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SpecPicks scored 1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. FebSmart'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

  • 1. This FS-HA-Pro is a PCIE X1 interface to (2X 5Gbps USB-A and 1X 5Gbps 19Pin USB 3.0 header) 3.0 expansion card. The 19Pin USB 3.0 header will extend to Desktop PCs front panel 2X USB-A ports. Users will add 4X 5Gbps max USB-A ports on Desktop PCs for large data transfers. Will light up 4X USB 3.0 devices which including USB keyboard, USB mice, USB speakers, USB KVM switch, USB HUB, USB flash drive, printers, gaming pad, smartphone, tablet, and more USB-A interface devices.
  • 2. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any additional power cable from PC’s power supply unit. Allow each 5Gbps USB-A port get 5V/2A max (5V/8A in total) power supply for high-power consuming USB 3.0 devices (NOT support fast charging) such as USB industrial cameras, USB VR-Systems, USB 3.0 NVME enclosures, USB live broadcast devices, USB 3.0 SSD/HDD enclosures, USB 3.0 video adapters and USB 3.0 universal docking stations.
  • 3. Based on RENESAS UPD720201 5Gbps USB 3.0 host controller, will compatible with ARM, AMD, and Intel hardware platform Desktop PCs. FebSmart built in 4X voltage transformers to pick up 12V power from motherboard and covert to 5V/8A in total power supply for 4X USB 3.0 devices power consumption. Febsmart also designed 4X electronic safety fuse, 4X voltage stable capacitor and 4X voltage stable inductance to protect USB 3.0 devices and users’ data safety.
  • 4. Compatible System: 1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 systems. 2. Need to Install Driver on Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2 (32/64bit) systems. 3. Plug and Play on most Linux kernels. 4. NOT support MAC OS X.
  • 5. PCIE X1 interface design, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot, do not work on PCI slot. Based on PCIE 2.0 standard, will compatible with PCIE 1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x PCIE slot. The full height bracket mounted on this PCIE USB 3.0 expansion card, will works on Standard Size PCs. The low-profile bracket in the package, will supports Slim PCs.
  • 6. ATTENTION: 1. Must make sure Desktop PCs have one empty PCIE X1 slot before purchase. 2. Must install driver on Windows 7 (32/64bit) and previous systems. 3. Slim PC users need change to low profile bracket by hand. 4. Please use USB 3.0 devices test connection speed, or cannot get the peak speed.

Full Specifications

BrandFebSmart
StyleFS-HA-Pro
Style NameFS-HA-Pro
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberFS-HA-Pro
CompatibilityPC, Switch, Mac, Linux
Item Type Name2X USB-A and 1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header PCIE USB 3.0 Card
Mfr Part NumberFS-HA-Pro
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 1, USB 3.0
Warranty Description1 Year Limited Parts Warranty.
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 3.46"W x 0.71"H
Full listing title1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps Expansion Card for Windows and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in Self-Powered Technology, No Need Additional Power Supply (FS-HA-Pro)

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