I see it is a pci 3.0 are those compatible with pci 2.0 slots in the pc still? like a usb 2.0 device will still work in a usb 1.0 plug type of thing?
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Yes, it is perfectly backwards compatible, and will actually perform exactly the same running on a 2.0 bus as it would a 3.0 bus since the amount of data GPU's can move can't even fully saturate the 2.0 bus, let alone even take advantage of the higher throughput of 3.0.
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I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit with a 3.0 PCI add-on card connected to the 7 Port USB hub. I have a Seagate 2TB, 3TB and 4TB 3.0 drives attached as well as 320GB and 500GB USB 2.0 drives and have no problems. Just remember any USB 2.0 drive is still limited to 2.0 speeds. Some of the drives are network shares and still I have had no problems. The 7 Port USB Hub works great for me.
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PCI-E 3.0 is backwards compatible with past PCI incarnations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express#PCI_Express_3.x
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If no one has mentioned this if you have only USB 2.0 ports on your computer and you have a free PCIe slot you can purchase a USB 3.0 add-on card that will give your older USB 2.0 only computer USB 3.0 capability. Hope this helped some.
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Correct. As in the description...2 of the 4 USB ports on top are 3.0. Of course, your mainboard will need to have 3.0 headers to connect these to.
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yes all PCIe technology is forward and backward compatible to the least common denominator if you put a 3.0 card in a 2.0 slot ir will run as 2.0 if you put a 2.0 card in a 2.0 slot ir will run as 2.0 if you put a 3.0 card in a 3.0 slot ir will run as 2.0 if you put a 3.0 card in a 3.0 slot ir will run as 3.0 same true with 2.1, 1.0, and 1.1 cards
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Hello...I am looking at the box my Buffalo USB 3.0 adapter came in, and it states: "INCLUDES LOW PROFILE BRACKET"..."FITS MOST PCI EXPRESS SLOTS"..."LOW PROFILE READY"....I hope this helps.
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USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, so any USB 2.0 will work in it. I don't see any reason why this setup shouldn't work. Hope this helps.
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The USB3 connects to a PCIe slot. The card reader connects to the motherboard USB2 pins.
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I don't think the device connected to it matters. What matters is, "does it work with your present motherboard and BIOS (and OS)?" And since more modern motherboards already have USB 3.0 ports, the question is, "is it really necessary?" If your motherboard already has USB 3.0 ports, I suggest this product - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZGKWQI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=T9RSQEJXT8LI&coliid=I2HVGG7I77KZIS If you need it on a motherboard that doesn't currently have USB 3.0 ports, then test carefully. I know that this device did *not* work correctly for the motherboard/BIOS I had, and it was circa. 2006-2008, just before USB 3.0's time. It did have USB 2.0 ports on board. Good Luck.
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You can add USB 3.0 but you need to use the PCI-E x 1 slot, which is blocked by the video card. I really needed USB 3.0 so I bought a video card that does not block the PCI-E x 1 slot and swapped out the installed video card. This will limit performance though as most good video cards are monsters that will block the PCI-E x 1 slot, so I had to accept less performance.
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No, USB to express card adapters only support USB based express cards not pcie based ones
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I purchased the Inoteck USB 3.0 card that installs into the PCI-e expansion slot on the motherboard. There are several models. Get the one with 7-USB ports because it has two internal USB ports that can be used with the supplied USB to Type-A cable.
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its pci 3.0 but runs in 2.0 as well, the difference is you lose a 10% on bandwith speed but it will work fine...
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PCI-E 3.0 cards will work in a 2.0 slot, but it will not be able to run at full speed.
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All PCIe 2.0 devices work in 1.0 slots. This is not a very power hungry card, so it should work in most computers, but it recommends at least an 400 watt power supply.
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Unfortunately No. This card does not use, provide, or support USB 3.0... It only provides 7 USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 ports, but does so effortlessly with no conflicts or problems.