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Review on High-Speed USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) 2-Port Type C Expansion Card with Asmedia Chipset for Windows & Linux – PCI-E PCI Express 4X (2XType C) by Eric Sharp

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good for old PC upgrade - Off-center holes (pin problem depends on cable)

This is the second card I bought for my old Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD5 based PC ( PCIE v2.0 ) with the latest version of Windows 10. Pros: + This option was easier to install than the previous one. + It allows me to enjoy my new Crucial X8 external SSD at 400 Mbit/s (read) and 200 Mbit/s (write). Not bad considering there is no SATA connector on this expansion card (PCIE only). Cons: - The only problem at the moment is the location of the holes. It's a little too close to the limit (see screenshots). Depending on the USB-C cable I use, my SSD sometimes mounts incorrectly in Windows.

Pros
  • Normal price
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for seniors