Paul wrote:
VanguardLH wrote:
Paul wrote:
But I read the request as being the addition of
USB3 to the front of the computer.
Me, too.
For that, you use either the 20 pin pin header
standard (carries two USB3), or, if you can find
it, some trays use standard USB3 connectors
for the extension cable, and then you need a
USB3 card with standard USB3 connectors on
the inside of the computer. I didn't see any
examples of those when looking, and looping
cables through an open slot on the back of
the computer is an ugly solution.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9SIA1DS0DV6321
(I've not used this brand)
Has a 20-pin (only 19 pins needed and provided) for the doubled USB
3 port on the backside (internal) of the card, along with the 2
rear USB3 ports. However, just a PCI-e 1x card. The OP has not
yet mentioned if he has any free PCI-e slots.
That's a good point. I didn't even ask what kind of
motherboard this is. The computer case is 9 years old
(some time in 2009), PCI Express Rev.2 came out in the
year 2007, so it's possible the motherboard has PCIe.
Wiki says Rev.1 came out in the year 2003.
If you absolutely had to use a PCI slot for this,
chances are you wouldn't be able to get the internal
connector for running to a tray. And then you'd need
to loop a cable from outside the machine, back inside
to the back of the tray. There aren't a lot of
bridged cards like that, because the companies
designing them, won't sell a lot, and after
they make a single lot, they likely stop
making them.
Paul
I find it difficult plugging and unplugging cords on the rear of the
case - cramped quarters and restricted access make any frequent cord
changing a hassle. The two USB 3.0 ports are, of course, on the back,
and they are the ones I'd want to use with my USB 3.0 external HD
drive. The USB 2.0 ports on the front of the case are convenient but
don't have the same data transfer speed as USB 3.0.
Your response about hubs that fit into the external drive bay of the
case is something that I overlooked. I'll give it thought.
John