An external capture card that connects to a PC or Mac exclusively over Thunderbolt 3 — it will not work on a plain USB-C or USB 3.x port. That Thunderbolt 3 link gives it the bandwidth to record uncompressed 4K60 HDR10 or 1080p240. Its HDMI 2.0 input and HDMI 2.0 passthrough handle the video, while a 3.5mm line-in mixes in extra audio. You connect your console or camera with a high-speed HDMI cable and link the box to your computer with a Thunderbolt 3 cable.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- AVerMedia
- Release Year
- 2019
- Model Number
- GC555
- Category
- Capture Card
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) | 1 | — | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 (to PC/Mac) | Native Thunderbolt 3 only; will not run on plain USB-C/USB 3.x |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI In | Up to 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240 |
| HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) | 1 | — | — | HDMI Out (passthrough) | Lag-free passthrough, up to 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240 |
| 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) | 1 | — | — | Line In | Analog audio input for mixing |
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Notes & Compatibility
Connects ONLY via Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) — not compatible with standard USB-C / USB 3.x ports, and not with Apple Silicon Macs. HDMI 2.0 input + lag-free passthrough. 3.5mm line-in. 4K60 HDR10 / 1080p240 capture.
Common questions
How many ports does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) have?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) has 4 ports in total: 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard) and 1 × 3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio).
What kinds of ports does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) have?
By connector family, the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) has 2 HDMI, 1 Thunderbolt and 1 Audio.
Does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) have USB ports?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) has no port in the USB connector family. It has a Thunderbolt port instead: 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C). Thunderbolt uses the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) have?
The AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) has 2 ports that can carry video: 2 × HDMI 2.0b (Type A – Standard).
Does the AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) have a USB-A port?
No. The AVerMedia Live Gamer Bolt (GC555) (2019) has no full-size USB Type-A port. It has 1 × Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) instead, so full-size USB accessories need an adapter or a hub.