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Simply upgrade my PC from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0


Tymeka

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Hello,

 

I am recently looking for a solution for adding USB 3.0 capability to my pc system with only USB 2.0. I want to add USB 3.0 to both card reader and USB slots. But I don

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You should already have 2 USB3.0 ports on the back.  

 

To add more, get a pci x1 card like this:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815256004  or this cheaper one:  http://www.amazon.com/Uspeed-PCI-E-Express-20-pin-Connector/dp/B007SJGGAE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356679841&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+3.0+card

 

It will add 2 ports in the rear and has the internal header to attach to front or case mounted ports. 

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Unless you have some high speed USB 3.0 storage devices I would not worry about it. I have found most USB 3.0 Flash drives are really just fast USB 2.0 drives with no real speed bump. There are exception like the Hyper X but they are expensive.

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Unless you have some high speed USB 3.0 storage devices I would not worry about it. I have found most USB 3.0 Flash drives are really just fast USB 2.0 drives with no real speed bump. There are exception like the Hyper X but they are expensive.

 

I got two USB 3.0 HDD and one was purchased by myself one was got from friend. Then I found myself missed the named 3.0 speed because of my 2.0 pc motherboard and I am much sure that I need to upgrade my old pc now from your words....Thanks!

 

But opps

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You should already have 2 USB3.0 ports on the back.  

 

To add more, get a pci x1 card like this:  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815256004  or this cheaper one:  http://www.amazon.com/Uspeed-PCI-E-Express-20-pin-Connector/dp/B007SJGGAE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1356679841&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+3.0+card

 

It will add 2 ports in the rear and has the internal header to attach to front or case mounted ports. 

 

Unluckily there aren

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  • 2 weeks later...

I am back here because I want to share my experience with those who needed. Getting help from you guys I searched for a long time on Amazon. And one kind of product named PCI-E to USB 3.0 internal combo makes sense. I was very excited when I got it!

 

This is a great addition to the computer, adding USB 3.0 and also 6 USB 3.0 card readers directly to the front for real easy access.

 

I would like to share in points.

  1. Installation:

To be honest, I am not good at computer building so I was a little hesitated about the installation before buying, but I finally decided to buy it because of the ads stating

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Tym - I really appreciate it when a member comes back with some follow up information and explains exactly what they did to resolve their original question.  Thank you so much for contributing like that.  With five minutes of your time you've added some information that might help numerous folks in the future.  Again, thanks.

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