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Green PCB expansion card with one USB-C and three USB-A ports on a metal bracket

Thinkstar

Thinkstar PCIe USB 3.0 Expansion Card 1× USB-C 3× USB-A

SKU CH-JXD8-NBBD4

Adds four USB 3.0 ports — one Type-C and three Type-A — to a desktop PC via a PCIe slot, supporting Windows and macOS 10.8.2 or later

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  • Add four USB 3.0 ports with one Type-C and three Type-A connectors
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps for fast file moves
  • Install quickly into a PCIe slot with included screws and driver disc
  • Works with Windows 10, 8, 7, XP and macOS 10.8.2 or later
  • Compact card measures 4.13 x 3.17 x 0.43 inches for tight builds

Four-port USB 3.0 expansion

This Thinkstar add-in card adds one USB-C and three USB-A ports to a desktop PC through a single PCI Express slot. It supports Windows 10, 8, 7, XP and macOS 10.8.2 or later. The card targets users who need more high-speed ports for external drives, peripherals or VR headsets without replacing the motherboard.

Upgrade from limited onboard ports

The card replaces a shortage of native USB 3.0 connectors on older or budget motherboards. The jump is worth it when you regularly move large media files or run multiple USB 3.0 devices simultaneously and the board only offers USB 2.0 or too few 3.0 ports.

Simple PCIe installation

Shut down the PC, disconnect power, open the case and seat the card in a free PCIe slot, then secure it with the two supplied screws. A driver CD and manual are included. The main pitfall is forgetting to install the driver after reboot, which leaves the new ports inactive.

Highlights

  • Add four USB 3.0 ports with one Type-C and three Type-A connectors
  • Transfer data at up to 5 Gbps for fast file moves
  • Install quickly into a PCIe slot with included screws and driver disc
  • Works with Windows 10, 8, 7, XP and macOS 10.8.2 or later
  • Compact card measures 4.13 x 3.17 x 0.43 inches for tight builds

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the card fit a standard low-profile bracket with its 4.13 by 3.17 inch board?

The board measures 4.13 by 3.17 inches and mounts in a regular PCIe slot using the two screws supplied.

What is the installation step that people often miss after seating the card in the PCIe slot?

After pushing the card into the slot you must secure it with the two included screws before closing the case and booting.

Will the card need a driver update or replacement part after a few years of use?

A driver CD is included for the initial setup; no periodic maintenance or replacement component is required for the card itself.

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