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StarTech.com 2 port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Model PEXUSB3S11
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StarTech.com 2 port PCI Express SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Model PEXUSB3S11
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 1x USB Port
  • Internal USB Ports: 1x USB Port
  • Standard: USB 3.0
  • Model #: PEXUSB3S11
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  • ¥8,213 
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StarTech.com 4-port PCI Express USB 3.0 card Model PEXUSB3S42
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StarTech.com 4-port PCI Express USB 3.0 card Model PEXUSB3S42
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 16x USB Ports
  • External Ports: 3 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
  • Internal Ports: 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
  • Model #: PEXUSB3S42
StarTech.com 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter Model MPEX1394B3
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StarTech.com 3 Port 2b 1a 1394 Mini PCI Express FireWire Card Adapter Model MPEX1394B3
  • Type: Mini PCI Express to 1394 Card
  • External 1394 Ports: 2 x 1394b 1 x 1394a
  • Data Transfer Rate: FireWire 400 IEEE-1394a - 400 Mbit/s FireWire 800 IEEE-1394b - 800 Mbit/s
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 2000/ XP(32/64-bit)/ Server 2003(32/64-bit)/ Vista(32/64-bit)/ Server 2008 R2/7(32/64-bit), and Linux
  • Model #: MPEX1394B3
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  • ¥7,300 
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StarTech  2 Port USB A Female Low Profile Slot Plate Adapter Model USBPLATELP
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StarTech 2 Port USB A Female Low Profile Slot Plate Adapter Model USBPLATELP
  • Type: USB Header Adapter
  • External USB Ports: 2x USB Ports
  • Standard: USB 2.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: 480/12/1.5 Mbps
  • Model #: USBPLATELP
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  • ¥2,190 
  • ¥7,302 Shipping
StarTech Serial Parallel Combo Card with Dual Serial RS232 Ports (DB9) & 1x Parallel Port (DB25), PCI Adapter Expansion Card
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StarTech Serial Parallel Combo Card with Dual Serial RS232 Ports (DB9) & 1x Parallel Port (DB25), PCI Adapter Expansion Card
  • Type: Parallel Combo Card
  • Package Contents: 2S1P PCI Serial Parallel Combo Card with 16C550 UART 1 x Full-Profile Bracket 2 x Low-Profile Brackets (for Serial Ports) 1 x Low-Profile Bracket (for Parallel Port) 1 x Quick-Start Guide
  • Model #: PCI2S1P2
SYBA 5 x Port Non-RAID SATA III 6 Gbp/s PCI-e x4 Controller Card Model SI-PEX40139
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SYBA 5 x Port Non-RAID SATA III 6 Gbp/s PCI-e x4 Controller Card Model SI-PEX40139
  • Type: PCI Express to SATA Card
  • Internal Ports: 5 x SATA III 6 Gb/s
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1700 MB/s
  • Model #: SI-PEX40139
StarTech PCIe to RS232 DB9 Serial Interface Card 11050PCSERIALCARD
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SYBA 4 x Port Non-RAID SATA III 6 Gbp/s and M.2 B Key 2242 PCI-e x4 Controller Card Model SI-PEX40138
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SYBA 4 x Port Non-RAID SATA III 6 Gbp/s and M.2 B Key 2242 PCI-e x4 Controller Card Model SI-PEX40138
  • Type: PCI Express to SATA Card
  • Internal Ports: 4 x SATA III + 1 x M.2 B-Key
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1700 MB/s
  • Package Contents: (1) 4 Port SATA + M.2 B-key PCI-e x4 Controller (4) SATA Cables (1) Manaul
  • Model #: SI-PEX40138
StarTech.com 4 Port PCI Express PCIe Serial Combo Card - 2 x RS232 2 x RS422 / RS485 Model PEX4S232485
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StarTech.com 4 Port PCI Express PCIe Serial Combo Card - 2 x RS232 2 x RS422 / RS485 Model PEX4S232485
  • Type: PCI Express to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 2 x RS232 2 x RS422 / RS485
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 Windows Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64) Linux Kernel 2.6.x
  • Specifications: Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 FIFO: 256 Bytes Flow Control: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS Max Baud Rate: 460.8 Kbps Parity: None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark Serial Protocol: RS-232/422/485 Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2 Supported Protocols: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire / 4-wire
  • Model #: PEX4S232485
StarTech.com 2 Port PCI RS422/485 Serial Adapter Card with 161050 UART Model PCI2S4851050
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StarTech.com 2 Port PCI RS422/485 Serial Adapter Card with 161050 UART Model PCI2S4851050
  • Type: PCI to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 2 x Serial Ports
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64)/ XP(32/64) Windows Server 2008 R2/ 2003(32/64)/ 2000 Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x
  • Specifications: Bus Type: PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V) Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Chipset ID: SystemBase -SB16C1052PCI Connector Type(s): PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V 32-bit) Male Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 External Ports: DB-9 (9 pin ; D-Sub) Male FIFO: 256 Bytes Flow Control: Xon, Xoff, RTS#, CTS# Humidity: 5~85% RH Included in Package: 2 port PCI RS422/485 card Driver CD Low profile (half-height) brackets User Manual Industry Standards: PCI Local Bus Specification 2.3 PCI Power Management 1.1 Interface: Serial Max Baud Rate: 128 Kbps Operating Temperature: -10°C to 80°C (14°F to 176°F) OS Compatibility: Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64b...
  • Model #: PCI2S4851050
StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter Card Model PEX1TO162
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StarTech.com PCI Express X1 to X16 Low Profile Slot Extension Adapter Card Model PEX1TO162
  • Type: PCI Express to PCI Card
  • Data Transfer Rate: 2.5 Gbps
  • Specifications: Connectors: 1 x x1 PCI Express Male 1 x x16 PCI Express Female
  • Dimensions: 4.99" x 1.74" x 0.33"
  • Model #: PEX1TO162
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  • ¥5,658 
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StarTech.com PEX2S953LP 2 Port RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART - PCI Express Serial Port Card - 921.4Kbps - Windows & Linux Compatible
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StarTech.com PEX2S953LP 2 Port RS232 Serial Adapter Card with 16950 UART - PCI Express Serial Port Card - 921.4Kbps - Windows & Linux Compatible
  • Type: PCI Express to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 2 x DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
  • Internal Ports: 1 x LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) Male Input 1 x PCI Express x1 Male
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Linux 2.4.x to 2.6.x LTS Versions only
  • Model #: PEX2S953LP
StarTech.com PEXUSB321C 1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Controller Card - USB Type-C PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux
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StarTech.com PEXUSB321C 1-Port USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 PCIe Card - USB-C SuperSpeed 20Gbps PCI Express 3.0 x4 Host Controller Card - USB Type-C PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: USB Type-C (24 pin, Gen 2x2, 20Gbps)
  • Standard: USB 3.2 Specification Rev. 1.0 PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0 Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1 UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: 20Gbps
  • Model #: PEXUSB321C
SYBA PCI-Express 2-Port DB9 RS232 Serial Card with Low Profile Bracket - RoHS Model SD-PEX15022
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SYBA PCI-Express 2-Port DB9 RS232 Serial Card with Low Profile Bracket - RoHS Model SD-PEX15022
  • Type: PCI Express to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 2 x Serial Ports
  • Operating Systems Supported: Supports Windows 2000, XP 32/64-bit, Server 2003 32/64-bit, Vista 32/64-bit, Server 2008 32/64-bit
  • Weight: 0.35
  • Model #: SD-PEX15022
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  • ¥4,952 
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StarTech.com PCI Express to 2 PCI & 2 PCIe Expansion Enclosure System - Full Length
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StarTech.com PCI Express to 2 PCI & 2 PCIe Expansion Enclosure System - Full Length
  • Type: Riser Card
  • Specifications: Expansion Slots:2 x PCI 32-bit/33 MHz Full-height 2 x PCI Express x1 Host Interface:PCI Express
  • Weight: 20
  • Parts: 2 Year
  • Model #: PEX2PCIE4L
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  • ¥88,895 
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SYBA 2-Port SATA 6G Card, Mini PCI-Express Form Factor, non-RAID, ASM1061 Chipset Model SD-MPE40056
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SYBA 2-Port SATA 6G Card, Mini PCI-Express Form Factor, non-RAID, ASM1061 Chipset Model SD-MPE40056
  • Type: PCI Express to SATA Card
  • Internal Ports: 2 x SATA 3.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: 6.0 Gbps
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7 32/64-bit Vista 32/64-bit Windows XP 32/64-bit Server 2003-2008 32/64-bit
  • Model #: SD-MPE40056
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  • ¥3,485 
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SIIG 4-Port USB 3.0 PCIe Model JU-P40412-S1
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SIIG 4-Port USB 3.0 PCIe Model JU-P40412-S1
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 4x 9-pin, Type A, USB 3.0, Female, External
  • Internal Ports: 1x 15-pin, SATA power connector
  • Standard: USB 3.0
  • Model #: JU-P40412-S1
2PORT PCI EXPRESS SERIAL CARD
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2PORT PCI EXPRESS SERIAL CARD
  • Color: Black
  • Model #: PEX2S1050
SYBA USB 3.0 4-port PCI-Express x1 Controller Card, VLI VL80x Chip Model SD-PEX20133
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SYBA USB 3.0 4-port PCI-Express x1 Controller Card, VLI VL80x Chip Model SD-PEX20133
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 4x USB Ports
  • Standard: USB 3.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5.0 Gbps
  • Model #: SD-PEX20133
SYBA SI-MPE40125 4 Port SATA III Mini PCI-e Expansion Card Marvel 9215 Chipset
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SYBA SI-MPE40125 4 Port SATA III Mini PCI-e Expansion Card Marvel 9215 Chipset
  • Type: PCI Express Controller Card
  • External Ports: 4 x SATA III
  • Compatibility: Compatible with PCI-E Mini Card specification revision 1.2 Compliant with Serial ATA Specification 3.1 Supports communication speeds of 6.0 Gbps, 3.0 Gbps, and 1.5 Gbps
  • Package Contents: Mini PCI-Express to SATA Host Controller Card User Manual Sotware Driver CD SATA Cable
  • Model #: SI-MPE40125
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  • ¥6,237 
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StarTech.com 10P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD Add-On Card
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StarTech.com 10P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD Add-On Card
  • Type: PCI Express to SATA Card
  • Internal Ports: 8 x M.2
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.10 to 12 Linux 2.6.32 and up
  • Dimensions: 4.70" x 2.10" x 0.70"
  • Model #: 10P6G-PCIE-SATA-CARD
StarTech PEXHDCAP2 PCIe Video Capture Card - HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component - 1080p - Game Capture Card - HDMI Video Capture Card
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StarTech PEXHDCAP2 PCIe Video Capture Card - HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component - 1080p - Game Capture Card - HDMI Video Capture Card
  • Type: PCI Express to DVI Port
  • External Ports: 1 x PCI Express Male Output
  • Internal Ports: 1 x DVI-I (29 pin) Female Input
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 10 (32/64), 8/8.1 (32/64), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64)
  • Model #: PEXHDCAP2
acomdata 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI-Express Card Model ADPU3-PCIX
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acomdata 2-Port SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI-Express Card Model ADPU3-PCIX
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Standard: USB 3.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5.0 Gbps
  • Model #: ADPU3-PCIX
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  • ¥3,649 
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StarTech.com PEX1S1P950 PCIe Card with Serial and Parallel Port - PCI Express Combo Adapter Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port - Expansion/Controller Card - PCIe Printer Card
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StarTech.com PEX1S1P950 PCIe Card with Serial and Parallel Port - PCI Express Combo Adapter Card with 1x DB25 Parallel Port & 1x RS232 Serial Port - Expansion/Controller Card - PCIe Printer Card
  • Type: PCIe Card with Serial and Parallel Port
  • External Ports: DB-25 (25 pin, D-Sub) DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub)
  • Standard: PCI Express x1
  • Model #: PEX1S1P950
4-Port USB PCIe Card, 10Gbps USB PCI Express Expansion Card w/ 2 Controllers, 2x USB-C & 2x USB-A ports (USB 3.2/3.1 Gen 2), USB/USB-C PCI-e Card, Full Profile Brackets - USB PCIe Add-On Card (PEXUSB3
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4-Port USB PCIe Card, 10Gbps USB PCI Express Expansion Card w/ 2 Controllers, 2x USB-C & 2x USB-A ports (USB 3.2/3.1 Gen 2), USB/USB-C PCI-e Card, Full Profile Brackets - USB PCIe Add-On Card (PEXUSB3
  • Type: PCI Express USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 USB Type-A (9 pin, 10 Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 USB Type-C (24 pin, 10 Gbps)
  • Internal Ports: 1 x SATA Power (15 pin)
  • Standard: Industry Standards: PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0 USB 3.2 Specifications UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
  • Model #: PEXUSB312A2C2V
PCIe HDMI Capture Card, 4K 60Hz PCI Express HDMI 2.0 Capture Card w/ HDR10, UHD Video Capture Device for Desktop, PCIe x4 Video Recorder/Adapter/Live Streaming, H.264 Support - Video Capture/Recording
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PCIe HDMI Capture Card, 4K 60Hz PCI Express HDMI 2.0 Capture Card w/ HDR10, UHD Video Capture Device for Desktop, PCIe x4 Video Recorder/Adapter/Live Streaming, H.264 Support - Video Capture/Recording
  • Type: PCI Express HDMI Capture Card
  • External Ports: Input: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin) Output: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (19 pin)
  • Internal Ports: PCI Express x4
  • Standard: Industry Standards: NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-60, PAL Video Encoding: MPEG4/H.264 DirectShow Compatible
  • Model #: PEXHDCAP4K
StarTech.com PEXUSB3S44V 4 Port PCI Express (PCIe) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power
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StarTech.com PEXUSB3S44V 4 Port PCI Express (PCIe) SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Adapter w/ 4 Dedicated 5Gbps Channels - UASP - SATA / LP4 Power
  • Type: PCI Express
  • Specifications: Industry Standards: - USB 3.0 Specification Rev. 1.0 - USB Battery Charging Specification Rev. 1.2 (Apple Mode only) - PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0 - Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.0 Interface: USB 3.0 Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x4 Male External Ports: 4 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female Internal Ports: - 1 - LP4 (4 pin; Molex Large Drive Power) Female - 1 - SATA Power (15 pin) Plug
  • Dimensions: 0.59" x 2.17" x 6.57" (W x H x L)
  • Weight: 0.13lb
  • Model #: PEXUSB3S44V
StarTech.com PEX4S953LP 4-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - 16950 UART - 256-byte FIFO Cache - ASIX AX99100 - Low Profile Bracket - Replacement for PEX4S952LP (PEX4S953LP)
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StarTech.com PEX4S953LP 4-Port PCI Express RS232 Serial Adapter Card - 16950 UART - 256-byte FIFO Cache - ASIX AX99100 - Low Profile Bracket - Replacement for PEX4S952LP (PEX4S953LP)
  • Type: PCI Express to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 4 - DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
  • Internal Ports: 1 - LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) Male Input
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Linux 2.4.x to 2.6.x LTS Versions only
  • Model #: PEX4S953LP
StarTech.com PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System Model PEX2PCI4
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StarTech.com PCI Express to 4 Slot PCI Expansion System Model PEX2PCI4
  • Type: PCI Express to PCI Card
  • Weight: 5.76
  • Parts: 1 year limited
  • Labor: 1 year limited
  • Model #: PEX2PCI4
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  • ¥86,522 
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StarTech PEX16S550LP PCI Express Serial Card - 16 Port Low-Profile Serial Card - High-Speed PCIe Serial Adapter - Serial Controller DB9 RS232
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StarTech PEX16S550LP PCI Express Serial Card - 16 Port Low-Profile Serial Card - High-Speed PCIe Serial Adapter - Serial Controller DB9 RS232
  • Type: PCI Express
  • External Ports: 16 x DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
  • Internal Ports: 1 x SP4 (4 pin, Small Drive Power) Male
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016 Linux 2.6x to 4.2x LTS Versions only
  • Model #: PEX16S550LP
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  • ¥77,213 
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StarTech.com PEXUSB314A2V2 4-Port USB PCIe Card - 10Gbps USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express Expansion Card with 2 Controllers - 4x USB-A - USB PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Windows/Mac/Linux
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StarTech.com PEXUSB314A2V2 4-Port USB PCIe Card - 10Gbps USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express Expansion Card with 2 Controllers - 4x USB-A - USB PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - Windows/Mac/Linux
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • External USB Ports: 4 x USB 3.2 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10 Gbps)
  • Standard: USB 3.1 Specification Rev. 1.0 USB Specification Rev. 2.0 PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 2.0 Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1 UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
  • Data Transfer Rate: USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
  • Model #: PEXUSB314A2V2
5-Port USB PCIe Card, 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe Card w/ 1x USB-C & 2x USB-A, 1x 2 Port IDC (Internal 5Gbps USB Header Expansion), USB C PCIe Card, PCI Express USB Controller - Windows/macOS/Linux (PEX
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5-Port USB PCIe Card, 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 PCIe Card w/ 1x USB-C & 2x USB-A, 1x 2 Port IDC (Internal 5Gbps USB Header Expansion), USB C PCIe Card, PCI Express USB Controller - Windows/macOS/Linux (PEX
  • Type: USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) PCIe Card
  • External USB Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 USB Type-A (9 pin, 10 Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 USB Type-C (24 pin, 10 Gbps)
  • Internal Ports: 1 x IDC (20 pin, USB 3.0, Motherboard Header) 1 x SATA Power (15 pin)
  • Standard: Industry Standards: PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0 USB 3.2 Specifications UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
  • Model #: PEXUSB312A1C1H
StarTech.com PEX8S1050LP 8-Port PCI Express Serial Card - 16C1050 UART RS232 - PCIE Low Profile Bracket - DB9 Serial Card (PEX8S1050LP)
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StarTech.com PEX8S1050LP 8-Port PCI Express Serial Card - 16C1050 UART RS232 - PCIE Low Profile Bracket - DB9 Serial Card (PEX8S1050LP)
  • Type: PCI Express to Serial Port Card
  • External Ports: 8 x DB-9 (9 pin, D-Sub) Male
  • Internal Ports: 1 x PCI Express x1 Male
  • Operating Systems Supported: Windows CE 5.0, 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Linux 2.4.x to 4.11.x LTS Versions only
  • Model #: PEX8S1050LP
5-PORT USB PCIE CARD 10GBPS -
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5-PORT USB PCIE CARD 10GBPS -
  • Type: PCI Express to USB Card
  • Model #: PS4C3IA3-USB-C-CARD

Giving a computer additional capabilities requires fitting the computer with an add-on card, also called an expansion card, interface card or just plain card. Expansion controller cards have sockets that connect to conductors carrying data within the system. The connector you use depends on the card and computer. Cards provide communications interfaces, extra memory, video sound I/O capabilities, system interfaces for discs or tape backup devices and additional processors in general. Controller cards are an excellent example of an add-on card because the card acts as an interface for the motherboard, and other computer components like HDD, optical drives and keyboards. Add-on cards are suitable for use with printers and other devices in office environments.

Add-on Cards Improve Audio for Gaming, Movies and Music

Having a computer with a dynamite sound card or audio system makes gaming, watching movies and listening to music a lot more enjoyable and immersive. The sound card is an add-on card that facilitates each audio component, including multimedia applications such as music composition, presentations, audio editing and entertainment. Most PCs offer a standard sound experience, and improving the audio quality is simple with sound card accessories. Some standard accessories in the collection are USB audio interfaces, high-performance headphone amplifiers and virtual 7.1 channel surround sound systems. You can also add parallel printer cards to increase or upgrade the system.

PC Game Controllers Raise the Full Immersion Experience

Kicking your gaming to a whole new level of experience necessitates selecting a PC game controller that mirrors the gear handled in real-life situations. Some players feel comfortable using straightforward game controllers, like racing wheels or flight joysticks. Those who want the ultimate experience with full immersion in their favorite game need to consider empowering their system's performance. With the introduction of more elaborate controllers, such as VR headsets, rudder pedals, pro racing wheel stands and flight simulation, the upside is the new controllers require no new add-on cards. Plug the game controller USB cable into your system and Windows® 10 will detect it, and you are set up. Being immersed in your gaming scenario means using suitable PC game controllers. The performance will leave you feeling like you just flew a plane or raced a car like a professional, without leaving your house. As you track your statistics and see how much your game scores improve, empowering your system with quality PC controllers will prove worthwhile.

VR Accessories Possibilities Are Endless

Distinguishing the many uses of Virtual Reality (VR) accessories goes beyond gaming. Many fields in the educational and business community utilize VR accessories for vocational training, engineering and designing. The accessories begin with headsets, cables, connectors, 3D glasses, Bluetooth® remote controls and carrying cases. Some accessories come as a bundle, so you have gear and hardware upgrades like controller cards. Once the equipment is in place, you can begin gaming, training or virtual conceptualizing with high efficiency. The possibilities for you to produce and discover using the VR equipment and software are endless.