Thread: A USB 3.0 controller card from Gigabyte

Taiwan's Gigabyte is presenting to turn a USB 3.0 controller card...

Gigabyte has announced a SuperSpeed USB controller card. The GA-USB3.0 offers two USB 3.0 ports. In PCI Express x1, it is based on the chip NEC μPD720200, and will therefore not exceed 500 Mb / s, while the new interface can reach the 625 Mb / s peak. The Taiwanese manufacturer highlights the presence of a Molex connector, which provides extra power for devices connected to USB ports. Recall that Gigabyte offers the same thing on its motherboards compatible SuperSpeed USB 3.0. The GA-USB3.0 is now available from 35 € inc. It's a bit expensive when ASUS offers its U3S6 (USB 3.0 + SATA 6 Gb / s with PLX bridge) for the same price ...