ASUS USB4 PCIe Gen4: a new PCIe card offering upgraded USB4 connectivity for desktop PCs. It is compatible with motherboards featuring a “Thunderbolt” or USB4 header, including some Intel 700 and AM5 series motherboards.
What does this board offer?
It makes it easy to connect a display via its USB4 ports. The rear of the board features two ports marked “DP IN”, one for each of the USB4 ports. Connect them to the DisplayPort outputs of your graphics card, and you’ll be able to use your new USB4 ports to connect a monitor.
ASUS USB4 PCIe Gen4: specifications!
- Certified USB4 controller inside USB4 add-on card
- Two Type-C ports supporting fast charging up to 20V/3A 60W
- 40 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth for ultra-fast data transfer and video output
- Two USB4 (USB-C) ports, with support for up to five USB4 devices
- DisplayPort 1.4 for Ultra HD 8K support.
What else does it offer?
A host of high-performance connectivity options for your PC. Bidirectional bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps. Ultra-fast file transfers to and from external drives. It’s DisplayPort 1.4 -compatible, so you can connect monitors with resolutions up to 8K. Thanks to serial connection, you can connect up to five USB4 devices per port. 60W “Quick Charge 4” support lets you quickly recharge your other peripherals.
The brand has not specified a release date, or even a price for the moment.
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