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PCIE SATA Expasion Card USB 3.2 GEN1 5Gbps Type E Key A and USB 3.0 19pin Front Panel Expansion Board Compatible with XP WIN7 WIN8 Vista WIN10 WIN11 32BIT 64BIT Linux
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PCIE SATA Expasion Card USB 3.2 GEN1 5Gbps Type E Key A and USB 3.0 19pin Front Panel Expansion Board Compatible with XP WIN7 WIN8 Vista WIN10 WIN11 32BIT 64BIT Linux

Bottom line: The PCIE SATA Expasion Card USB 3.2 GEN1 5Gbps Type E Key A and USB 3.0: Renesas D720201 controller delivers the full 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1 rate; main trade-off: listing name says SATA, but that lead is power only - the card adds no drive ports.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Renesas D720201 controller delivers the full 5Gbps USB 3.2 Gen1 rate
  • ✓ Supplies a Type-E key A header plus a 19-pin USB 3.0 front-panel header
  • ✓ Works in PCI Express 1x, 4x, 8x and 16x slots
  • ✓ Driver support spans XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit, plus Linux

Cons

  • ✗ Listing name says SATA, but that lead is power only - the card adds no drive ports
  • ✗ Needs a spare SATA power lead from the PSU; the PCIe slot alone will not run it
  • ✗ XP, Vista and Windows 7 require driver installation from the bundled CD-ROM
  • ✗ Caps at 5Gbps Gen1 - no 10Gbps Gen2 or 20Gbps Gen2x2 header on board

Manufacturer description

The riser card is the perfect solution for using USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors with Type C or Type AThe adapter is a converter to convert the available PCIE 1x of a motherboard to a USB 3.2 Gen1 header; It fits any USB 3.0 headerProduct Interface: USB 3.2 Gen1 TYPE E A keyPUSB 3 socket 0 to 19PinProduct Chip: Renesas D720201Bandwidth: Up to 5 GbpsSupport System: XP, WIN7, WIN8, VISTA, WIN10, WIN11, 32BIT, 64BIT, LINUXSuitable for: Fit for standard size computer case and small size computer caseOperating System Product Features:This product can convert your computer's PCIE high speed data transfer…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PCIE SATA Expasion Card USB 3.2 GEN1 5Gbps Type E Key A and USB 3.0… 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 to USB Expansion Card: This adapter is a converter that provides 2 external ports to connect additional USB devices to the computer system, and can convert the PCI E 1x connector available on the motherboard to USB 3.2 Gen1 connector; It works with any USB 3.0 interface
  • Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1: Equipped with renesas D720201 main chip, data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps, allowing you to quickly access files and transfer HD movies, photos, music, and more
  • Wide Compatibility: Supports XP, WIN7, WIN8, VISTA, WIN10, WIN11 32 BIT, 64 BIT, LINUX; Supports PCI Express 1x, 4x, 8x, 16x slots; Windows Vista, XP, 7 systems require driver installation from CD ROM
  • NOTE: Actual transfer speed may be limited by the connected device; The riser card is the perfect solution for using USB 3.2 Gen1 connectors with Type-C or Type-A
  • Easy to Install: First, turn off the computer power; Then remove the cover from the computer case; Third, find the corresponding PCI E card slot; Insert the card into an empty PCI Express slot and connect the SATA power cable; Finally tighten the screws

Full Specifications

BrandYBBOTT
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberYBBOTT USB 3.2 GEN1 5Gbps Type-E (Key A)
CompatibilityLinux
Compatible DevicesLaptop, Personal Computer
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Warranty Description1 Year

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