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SMUGDESK PCIe to USB 3.0 Type-E Front Panel Adapter PH61 19P 20P

SKU CH-GS6P-KSVBQ

Converts a PCIe slot into a 19‑pin or 20‑pin front‑panel Type‑E header using a PH61 chip for USB 3.0 5 Gbps data with self‑powered overcurrent protection

  • Adds front-panel USB-C via 19/20-pin Type-E header
  • PH61 chip delivers steady USB 3.0 5Gbps throughput
  • Self-powered with built-in overcurrent protection for motherboard safety
  • Fits PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on Intel and AMD desktops
  • Works with Windows and Linux without extra drivers

PCIe to Front Type-E Adapter

This PCIe expansion card converts an internal slot into a standard 19Pin or 20Pin front panel Type-E header. It uses the PH61 controller chip to deliver full USB 3.0 5Gbps data rates to the chassis built-in USB-C port. The self-powered design includes an overcurrent protection circuit that safeguards the motherboard and connected peripherals. Compatible with Intel and AMD desktops running Windows or Linux.

DIY builders adding front USB-C

Suits enthusiasts upgrading a case that already has an internal Type-C cable but lacks a matching motherboard header. The card fits PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots, so it works on most desktop boards without consuming a larger slot. Not for users who need rear-facing external USB-C ports or additional internal headers beyond the single Type-E connection. Buyers without a chassis Type-C cable gain no extra port from this adapter.

PH61 chip enables USB 3.0 5Gbps

The PH61 controller is the single specification that determines whether this card meets the required throughput for portable SSDs and flash drives. It provides a stable USB 3.0 link at the rated speed without relying on motherboard chipset support. If the build demands higher bandwidth or a different protocol, this adapter will not satisfy that requirement.

Highlights

  • Adds front-panel USB-C via 19/20-pin Type-E header
  • PH61 chip delivers steady USB 3.0 5Gbps throughput
  • Self-powered with built-in overcurrent protection for motherboard safety
  • Fits PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slots on Intel and AMD desktops
  • Works with Windows and Linux without extra drivers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the PH61 chip run hot when the front-panel USB-C port is used continuously?

The card draws power from the PCIe slot and includes an on-board overcurrent protection circuit, so heat stays low even during all-day file transfers.

What internal cable does my case need to connect to the 19-pin or 20-pin Type-E header?

Your chassis must already have a front-panel USB-C cable with a standard 19-pin or 20-pin Type-E connector that plugs directly onto the card.

Will the adapter work in an older PCIe 2.0 x1 slot on my existing motherboard?

Yes, the card fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot and is compatible with Intel and AMD desktops running Windows or Linux.

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