This add-on card provides four USB 3.0 ports: two via an internal header, and two more directly on the back of the card. The internal connection is useful if you have a chassis with front USB 3.0 ports - or some other front bay device that needs USB 3.0 - and a motherboard that doesn't have a free internal header already. Even if you don't need an internal header the rear-panel USB 3.0 ports provide easy access and make this card a great option for upgrading older computers that may not have come with USB 3.0 built-in.
To accommodate the full speed potential of these new connections it requires a PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot (or larger) on the motherboard, along with a SATA power cable to ensure adequate amperage to your devices that draw power over USB.
To accommodate the full speed potential of these new connections it requires a PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot (or larger) on the motherboard, along with a SATA power cable to ensure adequate amperage to your devices that draw power over USB.
Model: Silverstone EC04-E
Specifications
Card Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Silverstone |
| Type of Ports | USB 3.0 |
| Number of Ports | 3 |
| Port Location(s) | 2 external ports, 1 internal header |
| Motherboard Connection | PCI Express x1 |
| Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x1 |
| Form Factor | Low/Full Height |
Controller Chip | |
| Brand | NEC |
| Model | uPD720201 |
Dimensions | |
| Net Weight | 0.175 kg (0.4 lbs) |
Requires SATA power
