Add USB 3 on a PC that only has USB2

[newtekie1]

Buy a pci-e x4 card with a USB 3 + type c and be done with it

But that isn't the answer. Why advise them buy a card with port they probably aren't going to use?

 

[theFOoL]

But that isn't the answer. Why advise them buy a card with port they probably aren't going to use?

Eh I thought that's what the OP wanted. He doesn't like the way USB A is as C you plug in either way though as mentioned Thunderbolt is the same but you can't plug a C to it as a different interface

 

[newtekie1]

Eh I thought that's what the OP wanted. He doesn't like the way USB A is as C you plug in either way though as mentioned Thunderbolt is the same but you can't plug a C to it as a different interface

Nope, OP just wants 4 USB 3.0 ports added to an older computer that doesn't have USB 3.0. Everyone else went on about how USB-C was necessary for some reason.

 

[bug]

It is an issue. You are assuming only 4 devices will be connected. There is nothing to suggest we will not add a hub or two, then daisy chain even more devices. While perhaps not likely today, and maybe not even in the foreseeable future. But what about 2, 3 or 4 years down the road?

And please note, I specifically said, "I personally" would not get that one, and "IMO" supplemental power input is the only way to go. I did not say it was a requirement for the OP.

I am only assuming that sine the OP didn't mention any particular use cases, he's not doing anything out of the ordinary with the system.

I'll just shut up now.

 

[theFOoL]

Oh ha well as stated yes the card should have a power of either a molex or Sata pwr type bc have a external HDD can draw a good bit

 

[newtekie1]

Oh ha well as stated yes the card should have a power of either a molex or Sata pwr type bc have a external HDD can draw a good bit

The most an external HDD can draw is 4.5w. That isn't a lot, the PCI-E slot can supply 75w.

 

[95Viper]

Stay on the topic.
And, stop your petty bickering, between yourselves, in the thread; and, take it to PMs.

 

[Greenslade]

You responded to my post about USB-C being unnecessary with a big long post about how you use USB-C all the time. Oh, and apparently your reading comprehension skills still suck, because even though I pointed out that just saying "USB 3.2" doesn't tell you anything about the speed, you still just keep saying USB 3.2.

Lets play a game. Every port in this picture is USB 3.2. No they are not all the same speed, no the USB-C isn't a thunderbolt port. But they are all USB 3.2.
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So which is the fastest port and which is the slowest? Are they all faster than a USB3.0 port?

It is all confusing to me, Some USBC,s are Thunderbolts others are not

 

[newtekie1]

It is all confusing to me, Some USBC,s are Thunderbolts others are not

Just get a card with 4 USB-A ports if that's all you need.

 

[Mr Bill]

Why don't motherboards just come with a breakout box or 5.25" bay to replicate all ports on the back. They put most connectors on the back where sometimes it means reaching around or even pulling the case or desk out to actually use them. That's why they started putting them on the front of a case.

Exactly! I have an old "but in brand new shape" Alienware Area 51 Black Tower Case, I would love to add a "front" 3.0 since my ASROCK Z97 EXTREME4 has a plug on the board just setting vacant.

 

[1freedude]

Exactly! I have an old "but in brand new shape" Alienware Area 51 Black Tower Case, I would love to add a "front" 3.0 since my ASROCK Z97 EXTREME4 has a plug on the board just setting vacant.

Try this Mr Bill:

Bitfenix 4 x USB 3.0 Super Speed 3.5" Front Panel (BFA-U3-K435-RP) - FrozenCPU.com

Bitfenix 4 x USB 3.0 Super Speed 3.5

www.frozencpu.com

Might work for thread starter, too

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

USB-C ports are such a niche need IMO and also IMO are not needed on a desktop computer. If you were doing VR, maybe? but if all you need it for is to charge your phone, USB-A to USB-C exists and will charge your phone just fine and I dont think is needed for OP.

 

[bug]

USB-C ports are such a niche need IMO and also IMO are not needed on a desktop computer. If you were doing VR, maybe? but if all you need it for is to charge your phone, USB-A to USB-C exists and will charge your phone just fine and I dont think is needed for OP.

Like in many other cases, it's a chicken and egg problem. We don't have USB-C peripherals because we don't have USB-C ports; and we don't ask for USB-C ports because we don't have peripherals to stick into them.
Personally, I think we should insist on USB-C for the space savings (i.e. we could have 6-8 USB-C ports on a front panel that only fits 4 USB-A). That and we should be ready for when USB starts talking Thunderbolt.

 

[Greenslade]

Again, you seem to fail to realize that there are many different motherboards out there and just because USB-C is the fastest ports on your motherboard doesn't mean it is the fastest port on everyone elses. You argument doesn't justify why someone buying a USB3.0 PCI-E card needs USB-C ports on that card or even justify why USB-C ports need to be on the back of a desktop PC. Just make the USB-A ports the fastest ports, so you can plug anything you want in and get as good of a connection as you can.


That nice. Do you think OP, or anyone else that us looking at buying just a PCI-E card with 4 USB-A ports has a bunch of external USB-C devices they will be plug in? You have on USB-C device, and some how that justifies having USB-C on the back of the desktop computer. Why? If you are plugging it into the back of the desktop, it's getting plugged in one and thats it. Use a USB-A to USB-C cable. There is no reason for USB-C on the back of a desktop.


I never said you use it with your desktop. I said you're argument for USB-C is so that you can plug in a dongle that gives you USB-A. That is specifically what you said you do. And it proves that the USB-C was useless since you are just converting it to USB-A anyway. It's a poor argument for USB-C if you're saying your primary use case is to plug in a dongle that gives you USB-A ports. Just use a USB-A port to begin with.


No, my comprehension is why are they wasting money on a PCI-E card with USB-C ports. Tell me this, what style port ON THE BACK OF A DESKTOP is more like to be used, a USB-A or a USB-C? Answer: USB-A. So why recommend OP waste money on a USB-C PCI-E card when all they want is to add some USB 3.0 ports?

I realize this is beyond your comprehension, but many people don't have finances to buy a bunch of stuff they don't use, like PCI-E cards with USB-C ports on them...

I have just got the one i posted earlier ,the one with the SATA power.Most of them seem to only have the MOLEX connector.