ASUS ThunderboltEX 5
ASUS ThunderboltEX 5
The ASUS ThunderboltEX 5 expansion card adds full Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to compatible ASUS motherboards. It installs into a spare PCIe 4.0 x4 slot and requires a motherboard with an internal Thunderbolt header for connection. Once plugged in, it provides two USB Type-C ports that deliver 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost activated, increase the transfer speed up to 120Gbps for video output. Official certification from Intel confirms full compliance with technical specifications and reliable operation.
Key features of the ASUS ThunderboltEX 5 controller
- Video transfer speeds up to 120Gbps
- Offers two USB Type-C output ports and three Mini DisplayPort inputs
- DisplayPort 2.1 support for up to three 8K monitors
- Powers connected devices with a total of 130W
- Daisy-chain up to five Thunderbolt devices on a single port
- Thunderbolt Share connects two PCs for easy file sharing
Connectivity of the ASUS ThunderboltEX 5 controller
The card integrates two USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 5 support. The Bandwidth Boost feature dynamically optimises transfer capacity based on the current load. For demanding video outputs, it allocates up to 120Gbps, while for simultaneous data transfer, it uses bi-directional speeds of 80Gbps. Each port also supports daisy-chaining, which is used to connect up to five compatible Thunderbolt devices in sequence.
Video output of the ASUS ThunderboltEX 5 controller
Three Mini DisplayPort inputs are available to connect your graphics card and receive a signal from your GPU. The controller then supports the DisplayPort 2.1 standard and transmits the video signal to connected monitors or docking stations. Using Display Stream Compression, it can power up to three 8K monitors at a 60Hz refresh rate.
Power and Thunderbolt Share
The card provides a total power output of 130W for connected devices, with a single port delivering up to 96W. Flexible FastCharge technology adjusts the power according to the connected accessory. The Thunderbolt Share feature directly connects two computers via their Thunderbolt ports, making it easy to share peripherals and transfer files between them.
Interface:
SATA
Supported drive format:
2.5" / 3.5"
Transfer speed:
512Mbps
Maximum power output:
96W
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ASUS is a symbol of the growth of Taiwan's economy. The firm's beginnings date back to April 2, 1989, when as a small manufacturer of motherboards began his work with a few employees. Today, Asus employs more than 12,500 employees worldwide.
ASUS products can be found in almost every category of the information technology marketplace. ASUS is focused on desktops, laptops, phones, optical drives and components. In the manufacture of motherboards, the company is now the dominant player with a staggering 40% market share.
This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation.
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