If you want to add more USB 3.0 ports to your computer, here we describe a couple of simple ways to do it. USB 3.0, as with almost everything that is unknown, has the defect that people usually do not know about how much you need in your life until it’s part of it. That’s why if you have USB 3.0 ports on your computer, probably it will not feel any desire to make the transition. But there is another group, those who have tried the USB 3.0 but still do not have computers in their home for whatever reason. We know that in most cases it’s not worth spending money on a new computer for only a couple of faster ports. Things could be even worse if you have made a new computer but relatively inexpensive, using a plate that does not implement the ports with the new standard. But relax, whatever your event, we have to end once and for all the lack of USB 3.0 ports (at least on the desktop). Here are the ways to add USB 3.0 connectivity: By expansion cards For older computers we will find the problem that motherboards do not have what it takes to run dedicated USB 3.0 ports. Some expansion cards include port 19 pin Quiet but that does not mean it is impossible to adapt mented ports. For these purposes expansion cards are available with ports that can be purchased for about $10 or $20 on Amazon. Of course, in this case you must have at least one available PCI-E port on your motherboard, which can be a minor setback. Before choosing a PCI-E USB 3.0 expansion ports, keep in mind that always, system must be with external power supply (not through self-PCI-E port). The reason of this is that the PCI port can not supply enough power for the needs of the ports, so you will need external power port, preferably type 4-pin molex. The rest is simply assemble and connect everything. No need to be an engineer to do the work, connect the card to the PCI-E port on your motherboard, connect the power cable to the molex port and turn on your computer and everything should run as smooth as silk. If the latter does not happen, you may need to install drivers from the manufacturer that can come on a CD in the box or will need to be downloaded from the web. Motherboards with USB 3.0 capability There are some motherboards that despite having everything you need to use USB 3.0 ports. In some cases, it may be that the motherboard has only a pair of USB 3.0 ports are on the back, you might want to fix things by adding some ports to the front of the drawer. In this case, we are going to be worth a base that has a handful of ports. If you do not want to have to connect too many things, choose a base with few ports. These databases operate by connecting to a head 19 pins that is provided on all motherboards with USB 3.0 capabilities (if you do not see it anywhere, you have to use PCI-E). For some bases, also you will require external power through 4 pin molex, especially those with many ports. Again, things are not too complicated here. We simply find the place to fit the base in front of the box, after that connect a 19-pin header on the blue ready motherboard. If necessary connect the power cable. Some of these conditions may also have SATA ports or other depending on their complexity and expansion options. Again, just turn on your computer so that everything is working, and if something does not go as expected, you can always take a look at the drivers on the website of the hardware manufacturer you choose it. The post How to add USB 3.0 connectivity to your old computer? appeared first on FreakSense.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:31:40 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015