An internal USB port card is a kind of card that can be installed on the computer’s motherboard to add a USB port. The internal USB port card is used to expand the USB ports on the computer. It is easy to install, and it is cost-effective. Some of the renowned brands are Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI.
Choosing the right internal USB port card is difficult as there are many factors to consider such as the port type, the card size, and the price. To make it easier to find the exact internal USB port card you’re looking for, we rounded up the best internal USB port cards on Amazon, according to thousands of customer reviews.
Check out our favorite internal USB port cards in the list below, and keep reading for our buying guide.
Our Editor’s Best Internal USB Port Cards Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
FebSmart 1X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header and 2X USB-A Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps Expansion Card for Windows and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in Self-Powered Technology, No Need Additional Power Supply (FS-HA-Pro)
- 1. This FS-HA-Pro is a PCIE X1 interface to (2X 5Gbps USB-A and 1X 5Gbps 19Pin USB 3.0 header) 3.0 expansion card. The 19Pin USB 3.0 header will extend to Desktop PCs front pannel 2X USB-A ports. Users will add 4X 5Gbps max USB-A ports on Desktop PCs for large data transfers. Will light up 4X USB 3.0 devices which including USB keyboard, USB mice, USB speakers, USB KVM switch, USB HUB, USB flash drive, printers, game pad, smartphone, tablet, and more USB-A interface devices.
- 2. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any additional power cable from PCs power supply unit. Allow each 5Gbps USB-A port get 5V/2A max (5V/8A in total) power supply for high-power consuming USB 3.0 devices (NOT support fast charging) such as indusrial cameras, VR-Systems, USB 3.0 NVME enclosures, live broadcast devices, USB 3.0 SSD/HDD enclusures, USB 3.0 video adapters and USB 3.0 universal docking stations.
- 3. Based on RENESAS UPD720201 5Gbps USB 3.0 host controller, will compatible with ARM, AMD, and Intel hardware platform Desktop PCs. FebSmart built in 4X voltage transformers to pick up 12V power from motherboard and covert to 5V/8A in total power supply for 4X USB 3.0 devices power consumption. Febsmart also designed 4X electronic safty fuse, 4X voltage stable capacitor and 4X voltage stable inductance to protect USB 3.0 devices and users data safety.
- 4. Compatible System: 1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 systems. 2. Need to Install Driver on Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2 (32/64bit) systems. 3. Plug and Play on most Linux kernels. 4. NOT support MAC OS X.
- 5. PCIE X1 interface design, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot, do not work on PCI slot. Based on PCIE 2.0 standard, will compatible with PCIE 1.X, 2.X, 3.X, 4.X PCIE slot. The full height bracket mounted on this PCIE USB 3.0 expansion card, will works on standard size (3U) PCs. The low-profile bracket in the package, will supports slim(2U) PCs.
$19.99
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Bestseller No. 2
XRIKUI PCIe to USB 3.0 5X USB-A and 2X USB-C Ports Expansion Card,PCI Express Internal USB 3 Hub Converter for Desktop PCS Riser Card
- [Expanded capabilities] Update your Computer to 5 USB Type-A 3.0 ports and 2 USB Type-c 3.0 ports,You can connect scanners game controllers.webcams, and any usb devices.
- [High-Speed Transmission Rate ] With the new USB 3.0 standard, each port can reach up to 5 Gbps transfer rate when used solely.
- [Easy to install]This card doesn’t require any external power supply,Power supply by PCIe interface,All ports feature short-circuit protection.
- [Widely compatibility] The card is compatible with Windows /8/10/11 (32/64 bit)，Comply with PCI-e 3.0 PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 1.0 motherboards, Fits PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 socket .
- [Warranty]If you have any questions, please contact our customer service, we will help you solve the problem when you need it, and if it can’t be solved, we will provide a refund and no return is required.
$25.99
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Bestseller No. 3
MZHOU 7 Ports PCI-E to USB 3.0 Expasion Card with 19-Pin SATA Power Connector Superspeed up to 5Gbps,and The Front Panel Bay and 1 Power Supply Cables,for Window 7/8/10/XP/Vista
- 〖SUPER SPEED USB 3.0〗Your new PCIE USB 3.0 Expansion Card will support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps, 10 X faster than USB2.0.allowing you to quickly transfer movies, photos, music and other data. Note: Actual speed may be limited by connected devices.
- 〖GOOD COMPATIBILITY〗Support Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP; USB 3.0 Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 / 1x devices; PCI Express slot support PCI-E X1、X4、X8、X16 version. with included drivers. No additional drivers are needed for Win8/8.1/10. Support Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Linux
- 〖MULTI-PORT EXPANSION〗Provides 7 external USB 3.0 ports for any PCI Express-enabled computer system for connecting additional external hard drives, CD/DVD drives, printers, scanners, mouse keyboard, etc. to a computer system,give computer more function.
- 〖NO NEED ADDITIONAL POWER SUPPLY〗Equipped with 15-Pin SATA power connector, connect the host power via 15-Pin SATA power cable to power your devices.Supports up to 7 USB 3.0 devices; Hot swap, plug and play; Low energy consumption.
- 〖QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION〗this PCI Express USB 3.0 I / O card provides a simple solution for connecting and using USB 3.0 devices to your standard desktop PC. Enjoy copying videos, music, photos and data files between USB devices and your computer at ultra-fast speeds.
$26.99
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Bestseller No. 4
GODSHARK Internal USB 2.0 PCI Card, 5 Port (4 External & 1 Internal) PCI Expansion to USB 2 Adapter Hub Controller, High Speed 480Mbps for Desktop
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 devices. Connect up to 4 additional USB 1.0/1.1/2.0 peripherals to the computer simultaneously.
- Provide 4 external USB 2.0 ports and 1 shared internal port.
- Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specifications, support to transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. 1.5Mbps(USB 1.0), 12Mbps(USB 1.1), 480Mbps(USB 2.0).
- Easy to Install - support plug-and-play. Hot Swappable - no need to shutdown the computer before disconnecting the attached devices.
- Support Windows98/ME/2000/2003/XP/VISTA/MAS OS, Don't support win10 operation system.
$18.99
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Bestseller No. 5
4 Ports PCI-E to USB 3.0 Expansion Card (2 USB Type-A and 2 USB Type-C Ports), Internal Converter PCI Express Expansion Card for Desktop PC Card, Support WindowsXP/7/8/10 and MAC OS
- 【4 Ports USB Expansion Card】This UP4210 allow users add 4X USB ports (2-Ports USB-A and 2-Ports USB-C) on desktop computers by PCI Express(1X) interface. The added-on USB 3.0 ports can provide superspeed 5Gbps max(totally) for audios, photos, and more files data transfer.
- 【No External Power Adapter】Users do not need to plug any additional power cable on from power source and get 5V/12A max power supply for high-power consuming device (Device only, NOT support BC 1.2 charging) such as HDD/SSD enclosure, VR sensor etc.
- 【Date Safe and Stable】Select high performance Fressco FL1100 USB 3.0 host controller. Builds in more technology: 1. Added-on 4X power module to provide 12 ampere (each port 5V/3A max) current ensure adequate power supply for connected USB device. 2.Designed 4X electric circuit protector, 4X voltage stable capacitance and 4X voltage stable inductance to protect data safety than ever.
- 【Wide Compatible System】This PCIE expansion card compatible with PCIE 4.0 PCIE 3.0 PCIE 2.0 and PCIE 1.0 motherboards, Operating System Supports Windows 7, 8, 10,11,MacOS, Linux. Note:Win 11/10/8 MacOS 10.8.2 Linux does not need any driver,Windows 7 requires installing a driver and you can find the driver on the CD provided by us.
- 【Packing list and Lifetime Warranty】Packing list：1x USB 3.0 PCI-E expansion card, 1x CD driver, 2 x installation screws, and 1x user manual. You can get a 360-day worry-free warranty and friendly customer service. If you have any questions, we will help you solve the problem when you need it, and if it can’t be solved, we will provide a refund and no return is required.
$17.99
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Bestseller No. 6
FebSmart 2 Ports Superspeed 5Gbps USB 3.0 PCI Express Expansion Card for Windows, MAC OS X and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in Self-Powered Technology, No Need Additional Power Supply (FS-U2S-Pro)
- 1. This FS-U2S-Pro is a PCIE X1 interface to 2X 5Gbps (USB-A ports) USB 3.0 expansion card. Allow users add 2X 5Gbps max USB-A ports on Desktop PCs, MAC Pros, Working Stations, and NAS Data Centers for large data transfers. It will light up 2X USB 3.0 devices which including USB keyboard, USB mice, USB speakers, USB KVM switch, USB HUB, USB flash drive, printers, game pad, smartphone, tablet, and more USB-A interface devices.
- 2. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any additional power cable from PCs power supply unit. Allow each 5Gbps USB-A port get 5V/2A (5V/4A in total) max power supply for high-power consuming USB 3.0 devices (NOT support fast charging) such as indusrial cameras, VR-Systems, USB 3.0 NVME enclosures, USB SATA HDD/SSD enclosures, live broadcast devices, USB 3.0 video adapters and USB 3.0 universal docking stations.
- 3. Based on ASMedia ASM1042 5Gbps 5Gbps USB 3.0 host controller, will compatible with ARM, AMD, MAC, and Intel hardware platform Desktop PCs. FebSmart built in 2X voltage transformers to pick up 12V power from motherboard and covert to 5V/4A in total power supply for 2X USB 3.0 devices power consumption. Febsmart also designed 2X electronic safty fuse, 2X voltage stable capacitor and 2X voltage stable inductance to protect USB 3.0 devices and users data safety.
- 4. Compatible System: 1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 systems. 2. Need to Install Driver on Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2 (32/64bit) systems. 3. Plug and Play on most Linux kernels. 4. NOT support MAC OS X.
- 5. PCIE X1 interface design, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot, do not work on PCI slot. Based on PCIE 2.0 standard, will compatible with PCIE 1.X, 2.X, 3.X, 4.X PCIE slot. The full height bracket mounted on this PCIE USB 3.0 expansion card, will works on standard size (3U) PCs. The low-profile bracket in the package, will supports slim(2U) PCs.
$12.99
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Bestseller No. 7
LTERIVER PCIE 7 Ports Superspeed USB 3.0 Card for Windows Server, XP, Vista, 7, 8.x, 10, 11 (32/64bit) PCs, Built in Smart Power Control Technology, No Need Power Supply from PSU (PCE-U307A)
- 1. Add 7X super speed USB 3.0 5Gbps ports (total bandwidth) on desktop PCs for video, audio or large data files transfer. Active more USB device on desktop PCs and Servers with this added-on USB expansion card.
- 2. Built in LTERIVER Smart Power Control Technology. Users do no need to plug any additional power cable but get 5V/8A max power. Each USB port get 5V/2A max for connected USB 3.0 device.
- 3. PCIE 2.0 X1 design will works with PCIE 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 protocol on PCIE X1, X4, X8, X16 slot. 4X voltage transformer make sure each USB ports get 5V/2A max power. 8X fuse protect connected USB device from overcurrent, overload. 4X solid capacitor keep all USB 3.0 ports works stable and safe.
- 4. Need to install driver on Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2, XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit). Driver free on Windows 8.0, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 system.
- 5. WARNING: 1. Works on full size PCs only, NOT for slim PCs. 2. Check If PCs have empty PCIE slot for PCIE USB card before purchase. 3.Install driver before using for some old version system.
$22.99
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Bestseller No. 8
FebSmart 2X 19Pin USB 3.0 Header Ports PCIE USB 3.0 5Gbps Expansion Card for Windows and Linux Desktop PCs, Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, No Need Additional Power Supply (FS-H2-Pro)
- 1. This FS-H2-Pro is a PCIE X1 interface to 2X 5Gbps 19Pin USB 3.0 header expansion card. The 2X 19Pin USB 3.0 header will extend to Desktop PCs front pannel 4X USB-A ports. Users will add 4X 5Gbps max USB-A ports on Desktop PCs for large data transfers. Will light up 4X USB 3.0 devices which including USB keyboard, USB mice, USB speakers, USB KVM switch, USB HUB, USB flash drive, printers, game pad, smartphone, tablet, and more USB-A interface devices.
- 2. Built in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology, users do not need to plug any additional power cable from PCs power supply unit. Allow each 5Gbps USB-A port get 5V/2A (5V/8A in total) max power supply for high-power consuming USB 3.0 devices (NOT support fast charging) such as indusrial cameras, VR-Systems, USB 3.0 NVME enclosures, live broadcast devices, USB 3.0 SSD/HDD enclusures, USB 3.0 video adapters and USB 3.0 universal docking stations.
- 3. Based on RENESAS UPD720201 5Gbps USB 3.0 host controller, will compatible with ARM, AMD, and Intel hardware platform Desktop PCs. FebSmart built in 4X voltage transformers to pick up 12V power from motherboard and covert to 5V/8A in total power supply for 4X USB 3.0 devices power consumption. Febsmart also designed 4X electronic safty fuse, 4X voltage stable capacitor and 4X voltage stable inductance to protect USB 3.0 devices and users data safety.
- 4. Compatible System: 1. Plug and Play on Windows 11, 10, 8.x (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 systems. 2. Need to Install Driver on Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003, 2003R2, 2008, 2008R2 (32/64bit) systems. 3. Plug and Play on most Linux kernels. 4. NOT support MAC OS X.
- 5. PCIE X1 interface design, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot, do not work on PCI slot. Based on PCIE 2.0 standard, will compatible with PCIE 1.X, 2.X, 3.X, 4.X PCIE slot. The full height bracket mounted on this PCIE USB 3.0 expansion card, will works on standard size (3U) PCs. The low-profile bracket in the package, will supports slim(2U) PCs.
$19.99
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Fanblack 7 Ports PCI-E to USB 3.0 Expansion Card (4 USB A and 3 USB C Ports), Internal Converter PCI Express Expansion Card for Desktop PC, Works with Win/Linux/Hackintosh/Proxmox/MAC OS/Ubuntu/unRAID
- 【7 Ports USB Expansion Card】The pcie card allow users add 7X USB ports (4-Ports USB-A and 3-Ports USB-C) on desktop computers by PCI Express(1X) interface. You can connect a keyboard, mouse, external hard drives, CD/DVD drives, webcams, USB printers, scanners, game controllers, USB VR, digital cameras, etc.
- 【Wide Compatible System】This PCIe USB Card is compatible with PCIE 4.0 PCIE 3.0 and PCIE 2.0 motherboards, Fits PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 socket. Operating System Supports Windows 7, 8, 10,11, MacOS, and Linux, Ubuntu. unRAID. Note: Win 11/10/8, MacOS 10.8.2, and Linux don't need any driver, Windows xp7 requires installing a driver and you can find the driver on the CD provided by us. If your computer is not recognized by any drivers, please feel free to contact us.
- 【Compatible With Desk Computer】It is compatible with the majority of motherboard systems on the market, such as Asus Hero Maximus VI. ASUS Prime motherboard. Lenovo,Lenovo P520. Mac Pro, MacPro 4.1/5.1. HP Reverb G2 (including old HP). Dell XPS 8300, Dell 8950, Dell R820, Note: For some MSI motherboard may be incompatible cases. If you are not sure whether your motherboard or chip is compatible with our expansion cards or not, please contact us via Amazon chat.
- 【5Gbps High-Speed Transmission Rate】The added-on USB 3.0 ports can provide superspeed 5Gbps max(totally) for audios, photos, and more files data transfer. Each port supports transmitting data at a rate up to 5Gbps when used solely. Note:The actual transmission speed is limited by the setting of the device connected.
- 【No External Power Adapter】Users do not need to plug any additional power cable on from power source and get 5V/12A max power supply for high-power consuming device (Device only, NOT support BC 1.2 charging) such as HDD/SSD enclosure, VR sensor etc.
$25.99
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Bestseller No. 10
2 Port PCIE Expansion Card, Aideepen 2 Ports PCI-E to USB 3.0 Expasion Card with 4-Pin & 20 Pin Control Card Adapter PCI Express Controller Hub for Windows
- 【High Speed】This 2 Ports PCIE USB 3.0 Card provide 5Gbps max data(total) transfer speed for video, audio, photos, or files.
- 【2 ports】 USB Interface: 2 Ports PCIE USB 3.0 Card,Easy to Install with Plug & Play, stable and reliable.
- 【Fully Protection】Each interface has over-current,short-circuit protection and Support hot swap.Protect your devices and computer.
- 【Wide Compatibility】Windows Xp / Vista /win7 / win8/ win8.1/Server 2003 /Server 2008
- 【Added】Additional 4-pin power supply interface and brackets, Easy to Install More stable operation and longer service life.The driver download address:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NRFfPK_53wZbiBF8XiGPGFuW0EwWTPsq?usp=sharing
Best Internal USB Port Cards Buying Guide
Before choosing the best internal USB port cards you should consider the following options:
1. USB Card Adapters: These slots can be found on any computer and are similar to the ones on laptops. They are used to add USB ports to the existing ones on your computer.
The USB card adapter is a small form factor PCI-Express card that has one or more USB ports. It can be used to connect USB devices in places where there are no available USB ports.
There are three types of USB card adapters:
Pass-through card: This type of USB card adapter is used to add USB ports to computers that already have them.
You can connect the computer to the card and then connect the card to the computer’s USB port. This is the simplest and most cost-effective option.
It is recommended for users who have limited USB ports on their system and need more.
Retrofit card: This type of USB card adapter is used to add USB ports to computers that don’t have any.
It is used for new computers or for upgrading existing computers. It is a little more expensive than the pass-through card.
This type of adapter can be used in computers in which users want to connect multiple USB devices simultaneously.
Expansion card: This type of USB card adapter is used to add USB ports to computers that have them.
You have to replace the computer’s existing expansion card with this type of adapter. It is the most expensive option.
It is recommended for users who want to connect a lot of USB devices simultaneously.
2. PCI Express USB Card Adapter: This type of PCI Express card is similar to the USB card adapter. The difference is that it has a PCI Express interface instead of a PCI interface.
The card has a number of USB 3.0 ports and can be used for connecting multiple USB devices simultaneously. It is recommended for the following purposes:
Connecting multiple USB devices simultaneously
Connecting USB devices and PCIe devices simultaneously
What else you should know about internal USB port cards
1. What are the best internal USB port cards?
Some of the more popular internal USB port cards include the Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub, the Rosewill 4-Port USB 3.0 PCI-E Expansion Card, and the StarTech 4-Port Internal USB 3.0 Hub.
2. What are the features of a good internal USB port card?
Some features of a good internal USB port card are that it is compatible with a variety of devices, it is easy to install, and it provides a high data transfer rate.
3. How do I choose the right internal USB port card for my needs?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best internal USB port card for your needs will vary depending on the specific requirements of your computer system. However, some factors that you may want to consider when choosing an internal USB port card include the number of ports that you need, the speed of the ports, and the type of connector that you need.
4. What are the benefits of using an internal USB port card?
Some benefits of using an internal USB port card are that it can help to free up space on the motherboard and can improve the airflow inside the computer case. Additionally, it can provide more power to devices that are connected to it and can offer better data transfer speeds than the standard USB ports on a motherboard.
5. How do I install an internal USB port card?
Insert the USB port card into an available PCI slot on the motherboard. If necessary, use the PCI riser card that came with the USB port card to install it in a slot that is not readily accessible.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best internal USB port cards. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best internal USB port cards will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.