I'm looking to add some USB-C ports to my setup and was considering a USB-C PCIe card. I have a TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI motherboard paired with a 4060 graphics card. Specifically, I'm interested in whether a card like this one would fit comfortably above my graphics card. Here's the link to the card I'm considering: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B087G7T234. Any thoughts on compatibility and fit?
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Unfortunately, that card you're looking at is an x4 PCIe card, while the slot you're probably considering is an x1. It won't fit properly in that slot.
You're right, the USB-C card requires a x4 slot, which typically needs a x16 slot for connection. Most consumer motherboards only have one x16 slot and several x1 slots. While some higher-end boards may have additional x16 slots, they're not common. So, that card won't fit into the x1 slot above the x16 where your graphics card is.
What if I tried using this card instead? Would it fit better? [Card Link](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F4JFHYLW)