I want USB 3.0. I've seen cards for $20. Can I add a USB 3.0 card and if so, what slot do I use?
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You can add USB 3.0 but you need to use the PCI-E x 1 slot, which is blocked by the video card. I really needed USB 3.0 so I bought a video card that does not block the PCI-E x 1 slot and swapped out the installed video card. This will limit performance though as most good video cards are monsters that will block the PCI-E x 1 slot, so I had to accept less performance.
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You'll have to use regular PCI. The PCI Express is blocked by the video card.
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This is USB 2.It will work with USB 3.0. I do not see any improvement in performance.
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If it has an express card slot, then yes. Make sure you download the RENESAS-USB3-Host-Driver-20200-Setup-x86-x64-Binary drivers. My card worked fine for a while, though the connection was always a little touchy - you had to make sure the card was all the way home. (The card tends to come out when you unplug). Now it really doesn't work at all but I think it's more to do with the fact that it's not making a solid connection on all pins. I've just gone back to USB 2.0 regular ports.
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I don't have your motherboard and if you have a manual it should list whether there is "onboard/internal usb 3.0 header" and this header is what you need to plug or connect the cable attached to the usb 3.0 panel what you want to buy. Take a careful look at the cable, there is a 20-pin (actually 19 b/c 1 is dead) connector and this connector must go into the onboard of the motherboard. Typically at the rear of the board. If if you have that 19-pin connector then it is compatible.
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The card reader and the 4 USB 2.0 ports on the device use the USB 2.0 from the motherboard. You will also need a 4 pin Molex to power the hub. The card reader might work without this. Also be aware the microSD and SD card slots cannot be used simultaneously.USB 3.0 ports on the motherboard are only required for the USB 3.0 ports.Please see my review for more details http://www.amazon.com/review/R2H4BAS6KDR9GS/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B007YDJJFS&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=
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Based on when this was introducer, I doubt it's USB 3. If your internal storage is either flash or SD, it really doesn't make much difference whether you have USB 2 or USB 3 port speed - the storage element write speed will be the gateing item.
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You have to be able to connect it to a USB header. If you don't have any available on your motherboard there are a variety of expansion cards available to add USB headers. Just make sure you get one with a header, not just external USB ports.
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If you have a computer without USB 3.0 and you want to add USB 3.0, you get a USB 3.0 PCIe card , like the Syba or Uspeed . Then you would have USB 3 ports in the back of your computer....or you plug this box into the port on a USB 3.0 PCIe card inside the computer.
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Yes. The unit comes with both a 20 pin USB cable and a regular Type A USB cable. Remember, however, your PCIe card must be a USB 3.0 model in order to get USB 3.0 speeds. Syba and other manufacturers offer PCI-USB cards with both USB 3.0 female and USB 3.0 20 pin receptacles. That way you could still use the 20 pin cable.
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1 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 Slot. The back of the box lists USB ports as "2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports & 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports", but I assume they include possible USB connections via the ports on the front panel of your PC case and whatnot. USB ports available strictly on the motherboard are 2 x USB 3.0 and 4 x USB 2.0. Hope that helps! Here's a picture of the specs on the back of the box: http://i.imgur.com/A3NcRrY.jpg
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If you are going to down load the game on this drive you should be fine. I just plugged and played. Don't think you need to get a 3.0 usb card.
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http://plugable.com/products/pcie-usb3-sp Not sure if Amazon allows links but this is the card needed. Amazon does not sell it anymore.
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Regarding the USB 3.0 question, those are the specifications. The card reader handles multiple different storage card types including CF, SD/SDHC/SCXC, microSD, M2 etc. I have used the card twice, it worked easily, right out of the packaging. Seems to be a good buy.
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The built in ports on your motherboard will stay at USB 2.0, but the ports on the Anker PCIe card will give you full USB 3.0 throughput.
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Dear Boomchikawahwah,We do not carry a USB 3 card reader at this time. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We really are not familiar with any that are available yet.Sincerely,Elago Design Support
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I personally bought it specifically for usb 3.0 myself, though I really can't see much of a boost, even on hardcore downloads (GB in size). Then again, at some point it probably comes down to SATA write speed and buffer anyway. I did have some problems with powering it off the usb though, so make sure you have a solid motherboard(ports on back) and case (the ports on the front). If you start seeing it lose connection and have to replug it in, stop using that port immediately, because it ended up causing my device to fail. Which brings me to my next point, the warranty service was EXCELLENT. great customer support with amped. Enjoy your product :) I personally bought it specifically for usb 3.0 myself, though I really can't see much of a boost, even on hardcore downloads (GB in size). Then again, at some point it probably comes down to SATA write speed and buffer anyway. I did have some problems with powering it off the usb though, so make sure you have a solid motherboard(ports on back) and case (the ports on the front). If you start seeing it lose connection and have to replug it in, stop using that port immediately, because it ended up causing my device to fail. Which brings me to my next point, the warranty service was EXCELLENT.... » Read More I personally bought it specifically for usb 3.0 myself, though I really can't see much of a boost, even on hardcore downloads (GB in size). Then again, at some point it probably comes down to SATA write speed and buffer anyway. I did have some problems with powering it off the usb though, so make sure you have a solid motherboard(ports on back) and case (the ports on the front). If you start seeing it lose connection and have to replug it in, stop using that port immediately, because it ended up causing my device to fail. Which brings me to my next point, the warranty service was EXCELLENT. great customer support with amped. Enjoy your product :) « Show Less
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I believe you can buy a USB 3.0 hub and attach it to this one slot giving you three, four or five USB 3.0 slots. I bought a card with 5 USB 3.0 slots attach to the motherboard of my pc. I then use my front panel USB 3.0 only if I don't care to reach behind my pc.