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) vs 12-in-1 USB C Hub – 6 USB + 6 Type-C Ports Multiport Extension with 1m Cable for Laptop, PC & Tablet, Plug and Play Data & Charging Hub for Home Office
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#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
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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.”
#2 in USB-C Hubs
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12-in-1 USB C Hub – 6 USB + 6 Type-C Ports Multiport Extension with 1m Cable for Laptop, PC & Tablet, Plug and Play Data & Charging Hub for Home Office
$2.08
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Pros
- +Drives all 4 displays
- +Supports three 1080p displays
- +Supports one 1440p display
- +Has many features
Cons
- -No detachable cable
- -No 10gbps ethernet
- -Expensive
“I have that exact dock for my work laptop and love it. It drives all 4 of my displays: three 1080p and one main 1440p”