Best current price£135.32from PCHUB.UK
Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers
PCHUB.UK£135.32Visit shop Sonnet Allegro Interface Cards/Adapter Internal Usb 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen
Visit shop3 offers from £135.32 - £186.00
View price history by clicking the chart icon.
The Sonnet Allegro USB-C 4-Port PCIe Card is designed for power users, creative professionals, and desktop PC owners who need to expand their system's connectivity with high-speed USB-C ports. This card delivers a significant performance boost for external SSDs and peripherals by providing dedicated bandwidth and reliable power, though it requires an available PCIe slot and is not suitable for laptops lacking an external PCIe expansion chassis.
| Model Part Number | USB3C-4PM-E |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonnet |
No, the card draws its power directly from the PCIe bus to provide 7.5W per port.
Only if your laptop is connected to a compatible Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion chassis.
The ports support USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds, and the total bandwidth shared across the card is 20 Gbit/s.
Yes, it is designed for use in Mac Pro towers and Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion systems.
In most modern Windows, Mac, and Linux environments, the card is natively supported via plug-and-play.
Check that the card is fully seated in the PCIe slot and the system drivers are up to date.
Ensure the device does not exceed the 7.5W power limit per port and try using a different USB-C cable.
To install the card, ensure your computer is powered off and unplugged. Insert the card into an available x4 or larger PCIe slot on your motherboard. Once installed and the system is booted, the card is generally plug-and-play on most modern operating systems. To maintain optimal performance, ensure your PCIe slot is free of dust and verify that your system BIOS is updated to support PCIe expansion cards. Avoid plugging the card into PCIe x1 slots if you require the maximum bandwidth capabilities of all four ports simultaneously, as the shared lane speed may be limited.
