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product_id: 222146186
title: "StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card (PEXUSB3S44V)"
brand: "startech"
price: "B/.485"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Star Tech"
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# StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card (PEXUSB3S44V)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** B/.485
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card (PEXUSB3S44V) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** B/.485 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/222146186-startech-com-4-port-usb-3-0-pcie-card-w)

## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Expand the USB Capabilities of Your System This 4 port USB 3.0 PCIe card lets you add four dedicated 5Gbps USB 3.0 ports to the internal PCI Express slot on your PCIe enabled PC. This independent port architecture improves USB 3.0 performance by transferring data on four individual channels to your computer, giving you faster transfers. Increase Performance with UASP Enhanced with UASP support (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), this PCIe to USB adapter card performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when paired with a UASP supported enclosure. (Note: UASP requires a compatible operating system). Maximize Your Power For high-power USB devices, this PCIe USB 3.0 card includes an optional SATA or LP4 power connector to connect to your system power supply and deliver up to 900mA of power per port to USB 3.0 bus-powered devices (500mA for USB 2.0). This USB 3.0 add on card also supports USB Battery Charging Specification 1.2 (Apple Mode only), letting you charge compatible Apple devices (iPhones and iPads) faster than using a standard USB 3.0 port. This USB 3.0 expansion card is backward compatible with existing USB 2.0 / 1.1 devices. For added versatility, the card is equipped with a standard-profile bracket and includes a low-profile (half-height) bracket for installation in small form-factor computers. This USB 3.0 PCI Express card hub is backed by a StarTech..

Review: The top of the line - Bought this to run a four-sensor Oculus Rift setup. Was sick of messing around with motherboard USB slots, getting 2.0 connections even on 3.0 ports, etc. - and as I hoped, this card instantly solved all that. Now getting full-speed 3.0 performance from all four sensors with no inconsistencies or problems of any kind. Pricey, but worth it if you want the best. Definitely easier and more reliable than getting a cheaper expansion card and splitting your sensors between that and the motherboard ports. TIPS: - Works plug-n-play with Windows 10 native drivers. I've heard others say the manufacturer drivers make things worse not better, so I never tried. Stick with the natives. - Make sure you have a spare x4-speed PCIe slot on your motherboard, which is the full bandwidth this card uses. Note that this is not necessarily the same as a x4-SIZE slot - check your motherboard manual to find out what speed each slot offers and whether it steals bandwidth from other slots. My MB (like many) has a bunch of x4-sized slots that only run at x1 speed, which would bottleneck this card and defeat the purpose - I had to plug it into the third x16-size slot, which runs at x4 speed. MINOR ISSUES: - Plugging USB cables into the horizontal ports is a very tight fit through the opening for the expansion slot, at least in my case (Thermaltake X5). It's not a problem for me since my Oculus sensors are permanently connected to this card, but might not be great if you plan to use this for stuff that you are plugging and unplugging regularly. - The small heatsink on my card was attached very sloppily - visibly on a bit of an angle, not straight and flush with the card. Still makes full contact with the chip underneath so there's no functional issue at all, and I may have just gotten a one-in-a-million bad draw. Was slightly disappointing for such a high-end card, but not enough so that I'd bother returning it for a replacement.
Review: Très bien pour l'oculus Rift (sauf qu'il faut utiliser le port PCI 8x) - Très bon produit, depuis que je l'ai installé je n'ai plus de soucis de connexion sur mon oculus rift. Facile d'installation, bien prendre les pilotes Windows. Par contre sur le port PCI Express 4x le produit n'était pas bien reconnus. Je l'ai mis sur le PCI Express 8x (pour du 4x) et la tout à bien fonctionné. Je recommande pour ceux qui ont des problèmes avec l'oculus.

## Features

- PEXUSB3S44V

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HJZEA2S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #509,981 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #150 in USB Port Cards |
| Box Contents | Low-profile bracket, USB adapter |
| Brand | StarTech |
| Brand Name | StarTech |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 626 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030854627, 00115971579681 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Item Type Name | USB Adapter |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | STARTECH.COM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PEXUSB3S44V |
| Model Number | PEXUSB3S44V |
| Operating System | Windows 8 Linux Windows 7 Windows Server 2012 Windows 10 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 |
| Style | PCI Express |
| Style Name | PCI Express |
| UPC | 115971579681 012303035535 012300273299 132018237366 929573526550 650308546276 012304744221 888228027692 803982819444 545070914333 014445023128 042111645060 065030854627 UPC 115971579681 012303035535 012300273299 132018237366 929573526550 650308546276 012304744221 888228027692 803982819444 545070914333 014445023128 042111645060 065030854627 See more |
| Warranty Description | no warranty available |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech.com
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Item Weight:** 0.09 Kilograms
- **Product Dimensions:** 6.6"L x 0.6"W x 4.7"H
- **Style:** PCI Express

## Images

![StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card (PEXUSB3S44V) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qZQ8nTThL.jpg)
![StarTech.com 4 Port USB 3.0 PCIe Card w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels (USB 3.1 Gen 1) - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power - PCI Express Adapter Card (PEXUSB3S44V) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cdofgGKTL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this card backwards compatible with PCIE - x1?**
A: Since this question, and the answer by D. Brown were posted in 2014, this listing seems to have changed to include a large variety of individual cards (without giving each its own individual questions), resulting in the confusing associated comments posted years later.

Even the information posted with a specific card is scrambled, as, whith the PEXUSB3S44V card selected, the 'Specifications Sheet' document linked refer to the Model# PEXUSB3S4V card, with the following specifications:

"
4 Port PCI Express PCIe SuperSpeed USB 3.0
Controller Card Adapter with UASP - SATA Power

Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x1 Male
External Ports 4 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Internal Ports 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug

OS Compatibility:
Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016

Note: The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. If used with PCI Express Gen 1.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 2.5 Gbps. If used with PCI Express Gen 2.0 enabled computers, the max throughput is 5 Gbps.
"

While the 'User Manual' linked is for the Model# PEXUSB3S44V card, which has markedly different requirements:

"
4 Port PCI Express USB 3.0 Card with 4
Dedicated Channels - UASP - SATA/LP4 Power

• Available PCI Express x4 or higher (x8, x16) slot
• A SATA or LP4 power connector (optional, but recommended)
• Windows® Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, Linux 2.6.31
to 4.4.x LTS versions only
"

Obviously, here, the latter is correct, but, troublingly, given the large number of items included on this page, ALL of the answers and specifications listed are correct, just each for different products that were thoughtlessly merged into a single listing.

**Q: Is this card faster than "standard" USB 3.0 PCI cards, at least enough to justify the price? Or is it's main feature the that it has ind. channels?**
A: Most usb 3.0 cards have once channel that all the ports share, the same as plugging in a USB hub into a one-port card.. This one 4-lane card effectively has 4 conventional 1-lane cards in it. This makes it faster overall when devices are used simultaneously. Assuming the flavor of your expansion slot can handle the bandwidth, that is.

**Q: Would you advise using both LP4 and SATA power connectors?**
A: Hi, We would only recommend one or the other. The PEXUSB3S44V would not receive any extra power if you used both SATA and LP4 at the same time.Thank you, NickStarTech.com Support

**Q: Does it have EFI firmware and boot on a Mac?**
A: Hi,This card does not support Mac operating systems.Let us know if you have any other questions.Thank you, NickCustomer SupportStarTech.com

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The top of the line
*by M***B on 7 January 2019*

Bought this to run a four-sensor Oculus Rift setup. Was sick of messing around with motherboard USB slots, getting 2.0 connections even on 3.0 ports, etc. - and as I hoped, this card instantly solved all that. Now getting full-speed 3.0 performance from all four sensors with no inconsistencies or problems of any kind. Pricey, but worth it if you want the best. Definitely easier and more reliable than getting a cheaper expansion card and splitting your sensors between that and the motherboard ports. TIPS: - Works plug-n-play with Windows 10 native drivers. I've heard others say the manufacturer drivers make things worse not better, so I never tried. Stick with the natives. - Make sure you have a spare x4-speed PCIe slot on your motherboard, which is the full bandwidth this card uses. Note that this is not necessarily the same as a x4-SIZE slot - check your motherboard manual to find out what speed each slot offers and whether it steals bandwidth from other slots. My MB (like many) has a bunch of x4-sized slots that only run at x1 speed, which would bottleneck this card and defeat the purpose - I had to plug it into the third x16-size slot, which runs at x4 speed. MINOR ISSUES: - Plugging USB cables into the horizontal ports is a very tight fit through the opening for the expansion slot, at least in my case (Thermaltake X5). It's not a problem for me since my Oculus sensors are permanently connected to this card, but might not be great if you plan to use this for stuff that you are plugging and unplugging regularly. - The small heatsink on my card was attached very sloppily - visibly on a bit of an angle, not straight and flush with the card. Still makes full contact with the chip underneath so there's no functional issue at all, and I may have just gotten a one-in-a-million bad draw. Was slightly disappointing for such a high-end card, but not enough so that I'd bother returning it for a replacement.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Très bien pour l'oculus Rift (sauf qu'il faut utiliser le port PCI 8x)
*by C***T on 11 September 2018*

Très bon produit, depuis que je l'ai installé je n'ai plus de soucis de connexion sur mon oculus rift. Facile d'installation, bien prendre les pilotes Windows. Par contre sur le port PCI Express 4x le produit n'était pas bien reconnus. Je l'ai mis sur le PCI Express 8x (pour du 4x) et la tout à bien fonctionné. Je recommande pour ceux qui ont des problèmes avec l'oculus.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Parecía prometer, pero...
*by R***® on 14 January 2016*

Mal diseñada en cuanto al slot y los puertos Usb. Hay que recortar el slot trasero de la caja para que permita la conexión de los buses. Los drivers para el 7 ni pa'tras, sin actualizaciones. El 8.1 la aceptó con genéricos de WU, que no regulan fino las tensiones provocando un uso máximo de 2 HDD de 2,5", ya que con un tercero, empieza el caos enumerador. No es recomendable y mucho menos por ese precio.

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