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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK U3142CX1 PCIe x1 USB 3.1 Gen2 2-Port Type-C Data Adapter

SKU CH-56X4-GNC3E

Adds two 10 Gbps USB Type-C ports via a PCIe x1 slot using the ASM3142 chipset, with both full-height and low-profile brackets included

  • 10 Gbps transfer speed via ASMedia ASM3142 chip
  • Two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports for fast peripherals
  • Fits any PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slot at 3.0 speeds
  • Includes full-height and low-profile brackets
  • Works with Windows 11/10/8, Linux, macOS

PCIe x1 USB 3.1 Gen2 2-Port Type-C Data Adapter

The SMUGDESK U3142CX1 adds two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports to a desktop PC through a PCIe x1 slot. It uses the ASMedia ASM3142 controller to deliver up to 10Gbps bandwidth for external SSDs, cameras and other high-speed peripherals.

Check slot space and operating system before

A free PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot is required, along with clearance for either the full-height or low-profile bracket. Windows 11, 10 and 8 work without extra drivers, while Windows 7 needs a separate driver; Linux and macOS are supported natively.

Dual brackets and per-port power delivery

Both standard and low-profile brackets are included so the card fits ATX and small-form-factor cases alike. Each Type-C port can supply 5V at 2A, letting bus-powered NVMe enclosures and similar devices run without an external power adapter.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps transfer speed via ASMedia ASM3142 chip
  • Two USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C ports for fast peripherals
  • Fits any PCIe x1/x4/x8/x16 slot at 3.0 speeds
  • Includes full-height and low-profile brackets
  • Works with Windows 11/10/8, Linux, macOS

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the card include both full-height and low-profile brackets so I can fit it in a slim case?

Yes, the package contains a standard full-height bracket and a low-profile bracket for ATX or SFF desktop installation.

The spec says 10Gbps per port but the slot is PCIe 3.0 x1 at 8Gbps — which speed will I actually see?

Each Type-C port is rated at 10Gbps, though the PCIe 3.0 x1 link caps total throughput at 8Gbps shared between the two ports.

Can I power a bus-powered NVMe enclosure from one of the ports without an extra cable?

Each port supplies up to 5V/2A, enough for many bus-powered NVMe enclosures and other high-draw peripherals.

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