USB C Female to USB Male Adapter, 5Gbps USB3.1 to USB C Adapter for Laptops Logitech StreamCam, etc vs StarTech.com 4 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card with SATA/SP4 Power, Quad Port PCI USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps) Controller Card, Red, Windows Only , TAA (PCIUSB3S4)
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#1 in USB-C Hubs
CableCreation
USB C Female to USB Male Adapter, 5Gbps USB3.1 to USB C Adapter for Laptops Logitech StreamCam, etc
$9.99
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Pros
- +Includes multiplexer
- +Proper backfeed protection for type-a port
- +Type-c port is correctly vbus cold
“As always, the only adapters worth a damn are the USB 3.x ones from CableCreation. Not only do they have a mux, they have proper backfeed protection for the type-A port, and the type-C port is correct”
#5 in USB-C Hubs
StarTech.com
StarTech.com 4 Port PCI SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Adapter Card with SATA/SP4 Power, Quad Port PCI USB-A 3.0 (5Gbps) Controller Card, Red, Windows Only , TAA (PCIUSB3S4)
$68.99
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Adds 4 extra usb ports
- +Good for low bandwidth devices (mice, keyboards)
- +Inexpensive ($10)
“Your mobo has an extra USB 2.0 header or two which you can pick up a $10 card for and get 4 extra USB ports to use with low bandwidth devices like mice or keyboards.”