Renkforce 1+4 Port USB 3.1 PCIe x1 Controller Card RF-4541492

10 Gbit/s of raw USB 3.1 Gen 2 bandwidth over a single PCIe lane: the Renkforce RF-4541492 turns a spare x1 slot into five high-speed USB ports, including two external USB-A and an internal USB-C.

Overview

Built around the ASMedia ASM3142 controller, this PCI Express expansion card delivers SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps to your desktop. The card provides two external USB-A ports on the bracket, one internal USB-C port for front-panel or chassis connections, and a 19-pin header that drives two additional internal USB-A ports. A SATA power connector ensures stable power delivery to all ports, even under heavy load.

What stands out

• USB 3.1 Gen 2 with 10 Gbit/s maximum data transfer rate
• Flexible port mix: 2x external USB-A, 1x internal USB-C, 2x internal USB-A via header
• ASMedia ASM3142 chipset with UASP and hot-swap support
• Low-profile bracket included for slim cases
• Works in PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots

Technical details

• Host interface: PCI Express x1 (PCIe 3.0 compatible)
• Output interfaces: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A and USB-C)
• External ports: 2x USB-A female
• Internal ports: 1x USB-C female, 1x 19-pin USB 3.0 header (2x USB-A)
• Chipset: ASMedia ASM3142
• Power connector: 1x SATA 15-pin
• Backward compatible with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1
• Supported OS: Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux
• UASP support: Yes
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Low-profile bracket included

Our verdict

The Renkforce RF-4541492 is a straightforward way to add modern USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity to any desktop. The combination of external and internal ports, plus the included low-profile bracket, makes it a versatile upgrade for both standard and compact systems.