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PCI Express Expansion Card, PCIE 1X to USB 3.1 Controller, 10 Gbps Type E (A Key) Card Gen 2 Front Panel Adapater USB Card 3.0 X1 Adapter ASM3142 Support Win 10/8 / 7
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YBBOTT PCI Express Expansion Card

Bottom line: The YBBOTT PCI Express Expansion Card: ASM3142 controller hits USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps; main trade-off: windows 7 needs a manual driver from the seller, not included.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ ASM3142 controller hits USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps
  • ✓ Adds a front-panel Type-E (A Key) header older boards lack
  • ✓ PCIe x1 card fits x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots
  • ✓ Oversized heatsink covers the controller during sustained transfers
  • ✓ Half-height bracket included for small-form-factor cases

Cons

  • ✗ Windows 7 needs a manual driver from the seller, not included
  • ✗ No driver disc or download link shipped in the box
  • ✗ Full 10 Gbps needs a PCIe 3.0 board; PCIe 2.0 slots cap lower
  • ✗ Vendor quotes 700-800 MB/s, short of the 10 Gbps headline

Manufacturer description

Specification:Name: USB3.1 front panel TYPE E expansion cardPCIE Iinterface: PCIE 1X compatible with PCIE 4X 8X 16XProduct Chip: ASM3142Baud Rate: 10 GbpsSystem Support: WIN7 WIN8 VISTA WIN10 32BIT 64BITProduct Features: This product can convert computer's PCIE high speed data transfer interface to TYPE C GEN2 10 Gbps high speed data transfer interface on the front panel TYPE E A buttonNotice:1. Make sure the power has been turned off before installation2. Motherboard requires PCIE 3.0 to experience very high speed3. Make sure the PC motherboard has an empty PCIE slot for PCIE USB cards4…

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SpecPicks scored YBBOTT PCI Express Expansion Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. YBBOTT'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

  • PCIE Interface: The USB 3.1 Gen2 adapter card is a 1X PCI E interface, suitable for all PCIE slots on the motherboard; Heat sinks mitigate the heat dissipated by the expansion card during operation
  • Type E Interface: PCI E 1X to USB 3.1 Gen2 A Key expansion card, superspeed USB 3.1 transfer rates up to 10 Gbps, support connection to a variety of TYPE E devies, standard PCI E interface; The recently upgraded reverse interface allows flexible wiring
  • High Speed Transmission: Powerful ASM3142 main control chip ultra large heatsink, in line with USB3.1 GEN2 standard TYPE E 10 Gbps, the maximum speed is 700 to 800 M/s; Use with PCI E 3.0 motherboard to experience super high speed card
  • System Support: Compatible with PCI E slots, PCI E 1X, 4X, 8X, 16X, support for WIN10 32BIT, 64BIT, WIN8; Windows 7 must install driver; Complies with the new high speed PCI E3.0 specification, backward compatible with PCI E 2.0
  • You will Get: One TYPE E, A KEY expansion board; one half height bracket. If you need to install the driver, please contact us.

Full Specifications

BrandYBBOTT
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1.0 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberYBBOTT-ASM3142-1X
You will GetOne TYPE E, A KEY expansion board; one half height bracket. If you need to install the driver, please contact us.
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Hardware InterfacePCI
Warranty Description6 months
Full listing titlePCI Express Expansion Card, PCIE 1X to USB 3.1 Controller, 10 Gbps Type E (A Key) Card Gen 2 Front Panel Adapater USB Card 3.0 X1 Adapter ASM3142 Support Win 10/8 / 7

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