Azusa Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm looking to add USB 3.0 to my current setup and after looking at some cards im not too sure what makes a good card when it comes to USB 3.0. The card I'm looking at this this but i see it has a molex connector on it does this mean it needs extra power or is that just for devices that may need power via USB? also has anyone had experience with this card or know of a better one the reason i like this one is i could then add more ports via a bracket or bring USB 3.0 to my front panel. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalafelRaptor Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 The card seems to have some very negative reviews. I'd look at getting a different one, unless you're willing to return it if problems are experienced. With regards to the molex connector, the card gets all the needed power for its own operation from the PCI Express bus (12V and 3.3V). But PCI Express doesn't have a 5V supply, which is what bus-powered USB devices need. The standard 4-pin molex has 5V and 12V lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
articuno1au Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Goodness me, that was beautifully put. Well said Falafel >.< I to would agree that would be worth avoiding due to reviews, but the base principle is right >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azusa Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 So what card would you recommend or what manufactures should i look into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azusa Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceles Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Something with a Nec controller on it, they are highly regarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azusa Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 So I should go with this also if i were to get a bracket how many more ports would it support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arceles Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 So I should go with this also if i were to get a bracket how many more ports would it support? That one supports already 4 ports, two are internal, you can use a cable like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CBUB09-15BK-Internal-Adapter-Cable/dp/B005LDY0SO/ref=pd_sim_computers_5, other solution is to buy a descent USB 3.0 hub with more ports like this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006TTA75Y/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (I got that one and I can connect quite a lot of devices with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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