The ASRock THUNDERBOLT 4 AIC is a PCI Express add-on card for adding Thunderbolt 4 connectivity to compatible Windows 10 64-bit desktops. It delivers up to 40Gbps bandwidth, supports one 5K@60Hz display or two 4K@60Hz displays, and suits creators, professionals, and power users needing high-speed data and display connections.
Recommended For
- Windows desktop users with a specifically supported ASRock motherboard who need to add Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed storage, docks, audio interfaces, or other PCIe-based peripherals.
- Desktop workstation users who want one Thunderbolt connection for a 5K display or two 4K displays, provided their graphics card or motherboard can feed the card’s DisplayPort inputs.
- Creators and technical professionals who regularly move large files between a Windows PC and Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 SSDs, docks, capture devices, or professional peripherals.
- Desktop users building a fixed workstation with several Thunderbolt devices who can benefit from daisy-chaining up to five Thunderbolt devices instead of installing separate expansion cards.
- PC builders comfortable with BIOS configuration and internal cabling who can connect the PCIe card, Thunderbolt header, USB 2.0 cable, and DisplayPort cables during installation.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | PCI Express systems that need Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for high-speed peripherals and single-cable setups with one 5K or two 4K displays |
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| Thunderbolt And PCIe Connectivity | Adds two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth through a PCI Express 3.0 interface, plus a TBT header and USB 2.0 header |
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| Display Support | Supports one 5K display at 60Hz or two 4K displays at 60Hz over a single Thunderbolt connection, with two DisplayPort inputs, up to two DisplayPort streams, and DisplayPort monitor daisy-chaining |
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| Standards And Operating System | Supports Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, DisplayPort, and USB 2.0 standards on 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 systems |
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| Physical And Package Details | The add-on card measures 3.30 x 4.10 inches and includes a quick installation guide, support CD, TBT header cable, two DisplayPort cables, and a USB 2.0 cable |
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| Model Identifiers | ASRock THUNDERBOLT 4 AIC, model number 90-MCA0N0-00UAYZ |
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