Adding USB 3.0 ports to an HP 6305 Pro?

[hbenthow]

Does anyone know if it is possible to add USB 3.0 ports to an HP 6305 Pro? If so, what would be the correct part to buy?

 

[SkyNetRising]

You'd need something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Ports-PCI...856712?hash=item2c72756308:g:eScAAOSw-4BXbKGm

 

[hbenthow]

You'd need something like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Ports-PCI...856712?hash=item2c72756308:g:eScAAOSw-4BXbKGm

Thank you.

 

[ArtPog]

Doesn't that HP model have USB 3.0 capability? I was under the impression it was equipped with USB 3.0 ports - I believe in the rear, not front ports. It doesn't?

 

[hbenthow]

Doesn't that HP model have USB 3.0 capability? I was under the impression it was equipped with USB 3.0 ports - I believe in the rear, not front ports. It doesn't?

I believe some units do and some don't. The seller of the one I ordered (refurbished) claims that all the ports are USB 2.0.

 

[ArtPog]

My impression (although it's possible I may be mistaken) is that the distribution of these manufactured HP models from HP (and their authorized HP distributors) were ALL equipped with USB 3.0 ports (possibly in addition to some USB 2.0 ports). What happened during the "refurbishing" of this or that particular unit I'll leave to others to determine.

Another reason to avoid "refurbished" PC equipment unless absolutely necessary for financial and/or other reasons.

 

[hbenthow]

My impression (although it's possible I may be mistaken) is that the distribution of these manufactured HP models from HP (and their authorized HP distributors) were ALL equipped with USB 3.0 ports (possibly in addition to some USB 2.0 ports). What happened during the "refurbishing" of this or that particular unit I'll leave to others to determine.

I contacted the seller, and it turns out that the information listed in the description seems to be wrong. Apparently, the one they sold me does have four USB 3.0 ports. That said, the information I obtained in this thread may become useful in case I ever want to add some more.

Another reason to avoid "refurbished" PC equipment unless absolutely necessary for financial and/or other reasons.

In my case, it is necessary for financial reasons.

 

[ArtPog]

It's hard to imagine you'll ever need more than four USB 3.0 ports, but if you do I'm sure you're aware there are USB 3.0 multiport hubs available at quite reasonable cost.

 

[hbenthow]

It's hard to imagine you'll ever need more than four USB 3.0 ports, but if you do I'm sure you're aware there are USB 3.0 multiport hubs available at quite reasonable cost.

That's a good point.

Thanks to everyone for the replies. You have all been very helpful.