Disk Controller & RAID Card Prices
Market data for 11,416 disk controllers and RAID cards.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in PCI Express x1 cards (-12%) and 2-port configurations (-17%). Higher costs are driven by PCI Express x16 ports (+40%) and SATA III internal interfaces (+45%).
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Price by compatible port
Why? Prices scale with bandwidth, from PCI Express x1 at 26.51 to PCI Express x16 at 42.
Price by internal interfaces
Why? Modern SATA III interfaces command a premium at 43.43 compared to PATA/IDE/EIDE at 29.99.
Price by number of ports
Why? Higher port counts generally increase cost, with 3 ports at 39.99 and 2 ports at 24.99.
Price by external interfaces
Why? SAS interfaces are the most expensive at 44.5, while RAID Cards are the lowest at 28.48.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used RAID cards?
New cards have a median price of 34.48, while used cards have a median of 29.
Which internal interface is the most expensive?
SATA III is the most expensive internal interface with a median price of 43.43.
Are 2-port controllers cheaper than the market average?
Yes, 2-port controllers have a median price of 24.99, which is 17% below the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $14–$182, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 10, 2026.