--- product_id: 145720616 title: "IOCrest USB 3.1 Type C and Type A PCI-e x4 SATA Powered Card ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset,green,SI-PEX20189" brand: "io crest" price: "£38.58" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Io Crest" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/145720616-iocrest-usb-3-1-type-c-and-type-a-pci store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 10 Gbps USB 3.1 speed PCIe x4 interface for max bandwidth Dual Type-A & Type-C ports IOCrest USB 3.1 Type C and Type A PCI-e x4 SATA Powered Card ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset,green,SI-PEX20189 **Brand:** io crest **Price:** £38.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your rig, unlock speed—don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** IOCrest USB 3.1 Type C and Type A PCI-e x4 SATA Powered Card ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset,green,SI-PEX20189 by io crest - **How much does it cost?** £38.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/145720616-iocrest-usb-3-1-type-c-and-type-a-pci) ## Best For - io crest enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted io crest brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Universal Port Power:** Seamlessly connect legacy and modern devices with both Type-A and reversible Type-C ports. - • **Backward Compatibility:** Supports USB 3.0, 2.0, and more—no device left behind in your tech ecosystem. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience ultra-responsive data flow with 10 Gbps USB 3.1 speeds—future-proof your setup. - • **Compact & Modern Design:** Sleek green PCB fits discreetly inside your rig, combining style with high performance. - • **Plug & Play PCIe Expansion:** Instantly upgrade any PCIe x4 or higher slot for next-level connectivity without hassle. ## Overview The IOCrest SI-PEX20189 PCIe x4 expansion card integrates the ASMedia ASM1142 chipset to deliver blazing USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 10 Gbps. Featuring both Type-A and Type-C ports, it ensures broad device compatibility and backward support for USB 3.0 and 2.0 standards. Designed for easy installation in any PCIe x4 or higher slot, this card is a sleek, modern solution to future-proof your PC’s connectivity. ## Description Add USB 3.1 and USB type-C compatibility to your system with this PCI-Express x4 expansion card. It works with any PCI-E x4 or greater slot. This card adds USB 3.1 and USB type-C ports to your system for high speed transfers of up to 10Gb/s. This next generation standard is backwards compatible with you existing hardware. Review: Not bad speeds! But detection a bit of an issue. - Attaching usb-c achieved very good speeds but it has trouble detecting the usb device unless you do a scan in Device Manager in Windows 10. Have tried standard Microsoft drivers and the ones provided from IOCrest. Not sure why and if it might be a firmware issue. ## Features - ASMedia ASM1142 USB 3.1 Host Controller - Type-A and Type-C ports - Compliant with Intel extensible Host Controller Interface specification revision 1.1 - Compliant with USB 3.1 Specifications Revision 1.0. Supported Speeds: USB 3.1(10 Gbps), USB 3.0(5Gbps), USB2.0(480Mbps), Full(12Mbps), Low(1.5Mbps) - Supported transfer types: Control, Bulk, Interrupt, Isochronous ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01BEZ04Y6 | | Best Sellers Rank | 304,995 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 529 in USB Port Cards 1,804 in Network Cards | | Brand | IO Crest | | Brand Name | IO Crest | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Printer, Router | | Compatible devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Printer, Router | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 29 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00810154019755 | | Hardware Interface | PCI, USB | | Hardware interface | PCI, USB | | Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | SYBA | | Model Number | SI-PEX20189 | | Operating System | Windows | | Product Warranty | 1 Year Warranty | | Style | Modern | | Style Name | Modern | | UPC | 810154019755 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** IO CREST - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Printer, External Storage Device, Smartphone (with adapter) - **Hardware Interface:** PCI, USB - **Item Weight:** 0.04 Kilograms - **Style:** USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C ## Images ![IOCrest USB 3.1 Type C and Type A PCI-e x4 SATA Powered Card ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset,green,SI-PEX20189 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Xiy42a7JL.jpg) ![IOCrest USB 3.1 Type C and Type A PCI-e x4 SATA Powered Card ASMedia ASM1142 Chipset,green,SI-PEX20189 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41X+L3CZFnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not bad speeds! But detection a bit of an issue. *by S***H on 10 May 2021* Attaching usb-c achieved very good speeds but it has trouble detecting the usb device unless you do a scan in Device Manager in Windows 10. Have tried standard Microsoft drivers and the ones provided from IOCrest. Not sure why and if it might be a firmware issue. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/145720616-iocrest-usb-3-1-type-c-and-type-a-pci](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/145720616-iocrest-usb-3-1-type-c-and-type-a-pci) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*