3 PCI devices and only two slots?

[AINTD]

I will probably need to operate 3 (or maybe even 4) PCI devices, however, the new mobos come with only two PCI slots, any way around it? (I'll have the DFI UT nF4 SLI-DR)

 

[fishmahn]

Screwed!!! 😱

Maybe one of your devices is available in a PCI-e format?

Or buy a board with 3 PCI slots?

Quick <A HREF="http://www.google.com/search?biw=1006&hl=en&q=PCI+expansion+card+extender" target="_new">google</A> search showed up these:

<A HREF="http://www.gavazzi-computing.com/displayproduct.php?TGP=System Expansion" target="_new">http://www.gavazzi-computing.com/displayproduct.php?TGP=System Expansion</A>

<A HREF="http://www.ibpmt.com/bus_expansion_e/product_overview.shtm" target="_new">http://www.ibpmt.com/bus_expansion_e/product_overview.shtm</A>

as well as others.

Mike.

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[AINTD]

Hmm, I know about the Ethernet, what about sound? I mean, I planned for an inexpensive Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS PCI 24 Bit? You say I can throw it out altogether?

I may need to install an additional fan (PCI controlled) for my case, as well as a RAID controller, both PCI.

 

[fishmahn]

The Audigy is better sound than onboard, but onboard sound is pretty darned good nowadays. Hard to tell the difference except for true audiophiles.

Mike.

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[dunklegend]

The Epox nforce 4 ultra is a very good mobo and it has 3 PCI slots.

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[ChipDeath]

I may need to install an additional fan (PCI controlled)

Just add the fan, and either stick a variable resistor in for a continous control, or set up a switch to switch the fan between 12V and 5V (or 7V).
Or even just permanently wire it up for 7V maybe...

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