How to Add USB-C to your Mac Pro | Sonnet Allegro USB 3.1 PCIe Review

The Sonnet Allegro card can add two 15W powered USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports to your Mac. What's great about these cards is that unlike most PCIe USB cards, they don't require any additional power, they just work off the power supplied via the PCIe slot. In this guide we go through installing the card and running some performance tests.

WHERE TO BUY
Sonnet 2xUSB-C: vtudio.com/a/?a=sonnet+allegro+usb-c
Sonnet 4xUSB 3.0: vtudio.com/a/?a=sonnet+4-port+usb+3.0
Mac Pro: vtudio.com/a/?e=mac+pro+2010

DRIVERS
sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php?cat=530&ex…

OVERALL 3/5

PROS
+ It works on Mac and Bootcamp Windows
+ Easy setup and unlike other cards requires no extra power connection

CONS
- Only 2 ports, won't work well with usb hubs, bit pricey
- Should be screwed into PCI slot rather than used with MAC Pro PCI bracket
as it's easily shifted when inserting and removing cables
- Probably should of got a 4 port USB-A 3.0 hub

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