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Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 2-Port USB PCIe Card - 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express Host Controller Card - USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - UASP - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEXUSB312A2)
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We found 7 Reddit mentions of StarTech.com 2-Port USB PCIe Card - 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A PCI Express Host Controller Card - USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 PCIe Add-On Adapter Card - UASP - Expansion Card - Windows & Linux (PEXUSB312A2). Here are the top ones.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE: PCI Express host controller card has two USB-A ports with speeds up to 10Gbps per port; USB PCIe adapter card supports USB 31 Gen 2 or USB 32 Gen 2x1 standardsPOWER: Expansion card w/ SATA power header supplies supplemental power to the USB ports (when motherboard power is insufficient) providing up to 5V 09A (45W) per USB-A portMAX PERFORMANCE WITH USB STORAGE DEVICES: USB add-on card supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) optimizing USB performance w/ external storage devices like SSDs, HDDs, NVMe drives & thumb drivesCOMPATIBILITY: Installs in full or low-profile PCI-e 30 x4 slot (works w/20 at lower performance); Windows/Linux/macOS w/auto driver install on Windows 8 & above; Works w/USB 32/31/30/20 devicesSTARTECHCOM ADVANTAGE: IT professionals choice for over 30 years; This 2-Port USB PCIe card is backed for 2-years by StarTechcom, including free 24/5 North America based multi-lingual tech support
Specs:
| Height | 2.8 inches |
| Length | 3.7 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 2x USB-A w/10G Ports |
| Weight | 0.11 Pounds |
| Width | 0.5 inches |
Order some wall mounts (generic tripod thread - tons of amazon) - a USB 3.0 Extension cable for each sensor (5M Cable Matters active model for $16 works great) and you'll be good. This will allow you to mount your two sensors in opposing corners for Roomscale tracking - provided your room is of adequate size.
You can extend the rift's own cable(s) with a 6ft HDMI extension cable, and 6ft passive USB 3.0 extension cable. Anything beyond that will likely give you problems. Get some velcro straps to tie both of those extensions together and it'll double as a breakaway cable were you to tug on it too hard.
Maybe consider grabbing an add-in PCI-E USB 3.0 card. I ordered this Startech.com USB 3.1 card for $35 because USB 3.1 controllers can handle 10Gbps of throughput, which theoretically means both of these ports should be able to run at the full 5Gbps 3.0 mode, so it could handle both sensors with ease.The amazon reviews have some Rift users implying it works great.
Also - you'll get Robo Recall for free, it's a great action game to get started in. It'll set the bar pretty high for you - but it's a very comfortable (and often intense!) experience.
This is what I ordered, FYI. I specifically wanted 3.1 Gen 2 for 10 Gbps throughput.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072PVCDM9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I kept having these issues and I eventually bought a PCI-E USB hub and now it's all perfect.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072PVCDM9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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This one specifically, if you want one you know will work 100%.
I did actually. Just a few weeks ago. The StarTech one. I have 2 sensors plugged in to the StarTech card, one more plugged in to USB 3 on the board and the headset plugged in to the USB 3 port that says VR Ready.
Yes, specifically for this reason I went ahead and got a dedicated USB 3.1 card and it's made all the difference with the headset and camera occasionally having USB errors. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072PVCDM9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is the one I got.
That's interesting that the startech doesn't work for you - I have this one and it works great with my OG odyssey.
I had a similar problem with my motherboard and Rift S. I have a Gigabyte (Z68A-D3H-B3) motherboard and the integrated USB 3.0 (Etron EJ168) was not working with my Oculus Rift S. I ordered this card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072PVCDM9/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 and after the card installation the Oculus Rift S device is working properly. (Win10, version: 1903)