Best selling Controller cards
Here’s a ranking of the best selling Controller cards. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Ugreen M.2 NVME SSD to PCIe Express 3.0 x4 adapter card
The Ugreen M.2 NVME SSD to PCIe Express 3.0 x4 adapter card is a powerful solution for expanding the storage space in your computer. With this controller card, you can easily connect M.2 NVMe or SATA drives and benefit from impressive data transfer rates of up to 32 Gbps. Installation is straightforward: simply insert the card into an available PCIe 3.0 x4 slot and connect it with a SATA 3.0 cable to instantly gain additional storage space. This adapter card is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their system performance or efficiently utilize unused drives. It allows you to transfer large files in no time and ensures that your computer runs smoothly even with storage-intensive applications.
- Supports M.2 M and M+B keys for NVMe and SATA drives
- Data transfer rates of up to 32 Gbps for fast file transfers
- Easy installation into a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
- Enables the use of unused drives for storage expansion.
2. Exsys GmbH USB 3.2 Gen2 PCIe (x2) card with 5 ports (3A+2C connections)
The EX-12006 USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 card with PCIe slot (Gen3x4) offers five external Super-Speed+ USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 ports, including three USB-A and two USB-C connections. It is designed to connect two additional USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.2 Gen 2 devices to your workstation, desktop, or server. It supports USB 1.1 Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps), Full-Speed (12 Mbps), USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mbps), USB 3.0 Super-Speed (5 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Super-Speed+ (10 Gbps). This technology is ideal for external storage, digital cameras, webcams, scanners, and more. The EX-12006 supports 3.0A power supply at the external USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 ports with USB-C connections.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe x4 card with three USB-A and two USB-C ports
- Complies with USB 3.2 Rev. 1.0 and Intel xHCI Rev. 1.0 specifications
- Fully PCI Express Gen3 specification compliant
- Compatible with USB Attached SCSI Protocol Rev. 1.0
- Supports Hot-Swap and Plug-and-Play
- Support at USB-A port: 0.9 Ampere / 5 Volt / 4.5 Watt
- Support at USB-C port: 3.0 Ampere / 5 Volt / 15.0 Watt
- Supports up to 127 USB devices (USB 1.1, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x1)
- Chipset: Asmedia ASM3142
Package contents:
EX-12006, driver CD, manual.
3. QNAP QM2-2P10G1TB
With the QM2-2P10G1TB, you can easily add two M.2 NVMe SSDs and 10GbE RJ45 connectivity to your QNAP NAS. Compared to the SATA interface, the PCIe Gen3 x 8 interface of the QM2-2P10G1TB offers higher bandwidth for faster processing speeds and quicker data access.
4. Digitus PCIe Card Firewire 1394a 3+1 Port
With this IEEE 1394a / Firewire Express Card, you can quickly and easily expand your PC system with three IEEE 1394 ports. It supports data transfer rates of 100/200/400 Mbps and can be installed in any available PCI slot with any lane width, thanks to its integrated hot swap and plug-and-play functionality. It features 3 external ports and one internal port.
5. Conceptronic EMRICK M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe Adapter
This M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe adapter connects directly to the motherboard and features ultra-fast PCIe 3.0 X4 lanes that provide a bandwidth of up to 32 GT/s. It also supports a wide range of M.2 Key M SSD sizes. This adapter enhances system performance and optimizes the efficiency of office and entertainment devices.
6. Renkforce USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller card 1+4 port (USB 3.1)
The USB 3.1 standard allows for the transfer of large amounts of data at an impressive 10 Gbps through the USB 3.1 port. With this 5-port card (2x external USB-A, 1x external USB-C, 2x internal USB 3.0-ICC), you can truly take advantage of both external and internal USB applications. Thanks to the PCI Express slot and USB 3.1, transfer rates are up to 10 times faster, which is especially beneficial for external hard drives and copying applications. USB 3.1 is backward compatible, so older USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices can still be used. Special feature: includes a low-profile bracket.
7. ASUS Thunderbolt EX 4
The ASUS Thunderbolt EX 4 is a Thunderbolt 4 expansion card that offers 40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, USB4 device compatibility, and DisplayPort 1.4. It supports up to five Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain and allows for laptop charging of up to 100 watts via USB-C.
8. Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe
The Sonnet Allegro USB 3.0 PCIe is a powerful controller card that allows desktop computers to easily upgrade to USB 3.0. This plug-in card features four USB 3.0 ports that support data transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps, enabling ten times faster transfer compared to USB 2.0. The card is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and requires a PCIe slot for installation. Thanks to its hot-swap functionality, devices can be connected and removed while the computer is running, without the need to restart. The power for connected devices is supplied via the bus, simplifying handling and eliminating the need for additional power connections. This controller card is ideal for users who need a reliable and fast USB connection.
- Hot-swappable for flexible connection and disconnection of devices
- Compatible with Mac and Windows, supports various operating systems
- Enables ten times faster data transfer compared to USB 2.0
- Power for connected devices supplied via the bus, no additional power connections required.
9. StarTech 4P-SATA-M2-ADAPTER
Install four SATA drives via an M.2 slot for a high-density storage solution.
Add up to four independent SATA drives to a desktop through a single 2280 M.2 drive slot, while maintaining SATA read/write speeds of 6 Gbit/s per drive.
Cost-effective storage expansion.
This configuration can be used with modern motherboards or external enclosures that feature a PCIe-based M.2 slot, allowing for a cost-effective increase in storage capacity. Four 50 cm SATA cables are included to quickly connect the HDDs or SSDs for easy installation.
Compatibility.
Drivers are automatically installed in most common operating systems, including Windows 8 and later, macOS, and Linux. This adapter card is compatible with all hardware platforms, such as Intel and AMD, and supports software storage management, including Microsoft’s Storage Spaces.
Applications.
This storage expansion card is ideal for data storage, backups, NAS setups, photographers, videographers, and content creation, where large storage capacity and reliability are required.
ASMedia ASM1064 Chipset.
The 4-Port M.2 NVMe to SATA adapter supports TRIM, SMART data pass-through, SATA I/II/III, and PCI Express 3.0.
Note: Compatible only with PCIe-based B-Key or M-Key M.2 drive slots.
Note: Not compatible with SATA-based M.2 drive slots.
10. Delock PCI Express x1 card to 7 x external USB 5 Gbps Type-A socket
The Delock PCI Express card expands the PC with seven external USB 5 Gbps ports. Various USB devices, such as docking stations, card readers, external enclosures, etc., can be connected.
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