[SOLVED] Where to find a USB 3.0 PCI card?

[mynameisjoe1]

Hi all, I know there are PCI-E cards for USB 3.0, but my only PCI-E slot is taken up by a graphics card. I only have 1 PCI slot left. I looked through cards on Newegg but could not find the right one.
Can anyone find me the right part?, I need more USB ports on this dell!!!!. Thanks

 

[Barty1884]

What Dell do you have?

I'm only aware of one PCI-USB3 card, from Startech... and it's not cheap (like >$50).

 

[rgd1101]

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=USB+3.0+pci+card&N=100160874 600022008

 

[86zx]

Might wanna check your local thrift stores if you have any, I found one for 3$ and I believe bestbuy sells them for cheaper too if your in the USA

 

[Mrgr74]

Hi @mynameisjoe1

What mobo does your Dell have? (Or just the model of your Dell) as here is an example of a USB 3.0 PCIe card. (Not the same type of PCIe as your GPU) The more ports the more $. Is your current GPU blocking the other PCIe slot or is it an old-skool white PCI slot?

If you aren't sure the model of your Dell, take a pic of the inside so we can see what you have as far as expansion slots & the like.

More info please.

 

[mynameisjoe1]

What Dell do you have?

I'm only aware of one PCI-USB3 card, from Startech... and it's not cheap (like >$50).

Hi @mynameisjoe1

What mobo does your Dell have? (Or just the model of your Dell) as here is an example of a USB 3.0 PCIe card. (Not the same type of PCIe as your GPU) The more ports the more $. Is your current GPU blocking the other PCIe slot or is it an old-skool white PCI slot?

If you aren't sure the model of your Dell, take a pic of the inside so we can see what you have as far as expansion slots & the like.

More info please.

It's a Dell Inspiron 3670, just got it 3 months ago. And yes, it's the old school white slot that I have left. I believe the Startech.com PCIUSB3S4 is perfect. Gives me USB 3.0 with just a normal boring PCI slot. Thanks for the links guys.

P.S. I only have 6 USB ports on this thing. I was considering building a gaming PC because of the lack of USB ports, but its all good now.

 

[Mrgr74]

It's a Dell Inspiron 3670, just got it 3 months ago. And yes, it's the old school white slot that I have left. I believe the Startech.com PCIUSB3S4 is perfect. Gives me USB 3.0 with just a normal boring PCI slot. Thanks for the links guys.

P.S. I only have 6 USB ports on this thing. I was considering building a gaming PC because of the lack of USB ports, but its all good now.

Glad to hear you'll have your USB 3.0's!

Game On!

 

[Barty1884]

Are you sure you have PCI?
From the images I can find online, there are traces on that motherboard for PCI, but it's more common to have PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slots?

https://pcpartsoutletstore.com/moth...51-ddr4-desktop-motherboard-h4vk7-0h4vk7.html

Much cheaper route to go if you have an x1 slot:
https://www.newegg.com/riitop-model...b 3&cm_re=x1_usb_3-_-9SIA6V89VB7478-_-Product

 

[mynameisjoe1]

Are you sure you have PCI?
From the images I can find online, there are traces on that motherboard for PCI, but it's more common to have PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slots?

https://pcpartsoutletstore.com/moth...51-ddr4-desktop-motherboard-h4vk7-0h4vk7.html

Much cheaper route to go if you have an x1 slot:
https://www.newegg.com/riitop-model-pce-s7u3-pci-express-controller-card/p/17Z-0061-00066?Item=9SIA6V89VB7478&Description=x1 usb 3&cm_re=x1_usb_3--9SIA6V89VB7478--Product

Sorry I didn't notice your post. The desktop is pretty new so your probably right. I dont know why I didnt look at the motherboard myself before posting her eon toms hardware.

I just ordered the one in the link you gave me, saved me 50 bucks. Thanks alot.

 

[mynameisjoe1]

Are you sure you have PCI?
From the images I can find online, there are traces on that motherboard for PCI, but it's more common to have PCIe x16 and PCIe x1 slots?

https://pcpartsoutletstore.com/moth...51-ddr4-desktop-motherboard-h4vk7-0h4vk7.html

Much cheaper route to go if you have an x1 slot:
https://www.newegg.com/riitop-model-pce-s7u3-pci-express-controller-card/p/17Z-0061-00066?Item=9SIA6V89VB7478&Description=x1 usb 3&cm_re=x1_usb_3--9SIA6V89VB7478--Product

I got the part it and installed it, but it gave me a "Power surge on the USB port, Unknown USB devices needs more power than the port can supply".

I plugged in 1 device and my computer is not reading it. I tried installing the drivers for this adapter and it wasn't until then that I got the above message.

 

[Vic 40]

You connected a sata power connector to it?

 

[mynameisjoe1]

You connected a sata power connector to it?

I didn't know i needed to. guess i need to order a SATA cable.

 

[mynameisjoe1]

You connected a sata power connector to it?

Wait, thats coming from the power supply I guess, guess i dont need to buy one. Sorry i am a noob.

 

[Vic 40]

Wait, thats coming from the power supply I guess, guess i dont need to buy one. Sorry i am a noob.

Yes that comes from the power suply.

Does it help?

 

[mynameisjoe1]

Yes that comes from the power suply.

Does it help?

Sorry for the late reply. I took my time with plugging it in and I just plugged something into it and it worked!. No drivers needed for the installation. The only thing is my desktop is a little tight with all these cords, guess ill have to live with that . It's a Dell!, what can i say. Thank you guys for the help!.