[SOLVED] PCIe x1 to USB3.0 add-on card and power requirement

[box o rocks]

I have been looking for the above card to provide a 20-pin header for an older motherboard that has no USB3.0. They all seem to require external power in the form of either a SATA or Molex power connector. After a bit of searching I found this adapter. I was hesitant to get it in case the PCIe slot maybe couldn't handle the 4.5W required for up to 6 units of load. But the PCIe X1 slot should offer at least 25W as per my research. Would this adapter work OK with only 2 x USB front panel headers load?

 

[siaan312]

yeah should work

 

[EmmaDobozi]

I have been looking for the above card to provide a 20-pin header for an older motherboard that has no USB3.0. They all seem to require external power in the form of either a SATA or Molex power connector. After a bit of searching I found this adapter. I was hesitant to get it in case the PCIe slot maybe couldn't handle the 4.5W required for up to 6 units of load. But the PCIe X1 slot should offer at least 25W as per my research. Would this adapter work OK with only 2 x USB front panel headers load?

Please let us know if the card is is up to your expectations ; would help me.

 

[EmmaDobozi]

Is there power enough to use USB 3.0 peripherals ?
Or you got another type of card, with additional power connector ?