Hello Rakesh,
If you have PCI slots that are free, you can add a Firewire card without
replacing the present USB card. Chances are that you don't presently have
Firewire capability or it would be mentioned in the specifications and
manual for the computer. Also, the ports (connectors) are physically
different and easily recognized. Based on information you provided, I would
recommend the following or a similar setup:
4 Port Firewire IEEE 1394 PCI Adapter: $15.99 w/$5 Rebate
http://urlsnip.com/130301
Ultra Media Dashboard 3.5" (Firewire USB 2.0 and more): $6.99
http://urlsnip.com/617360
The prices above are US and they ship internationally. I have no connection
with TigerDirect other than having made multiple purchases which were
reasonably priced and shipped promptly.
Sven Swanson, Sr.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rakesh Chawla" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 4:07 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] hooking up a firewire port (front mounted if possible)
I read the following on cnet:
" The more you rely on your PC for digital still and video imaging and
other multimedia fun, the more likely you are to suffer from serious
input/output aggravation. Even new PCs typically lack the FireWire connector
most digital camcorders use, and many systems sold before 2003 support only
the older USB 1.1 standard. What's more, few PCs offer built-in flash-card
readers for your digital media. The good news is that you can address these
shortcomings with relatively simple, inexpensive upgrades. Here, we walk you
through the two-step process of adding front-panel USB 2.0 ports, FireWire
ports, and media-card readers to your PC.
The first step entails adding high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire capability to
your PC by installing a PCI card. For our example, we chose the Heisei Soho
USB 2.0 & FireWire Combo PCI host adapter. In addition to internal USB and
FireWire connectors, the card has two external USB 2.0 and two FireWire
ports on its slot bracket for rear-panel access.
The next step involves adding a front-panel hub for easier access to these
new ports. We selected the Koutech F7210 10-in-1 USB 2.0 front-panel
internal card reader. This combo hub installs in a 5.25-inch drive bay to
provide front-panel access to two USB 2.0 ports, two FireWire ports, two
Serial ATA ports, a 6-in-1 digital media-card reader, and three audio jacks.
Our source, Newegg.com, was selling the Heisei combo PCI card for $29.99 and
the Koutech F7210 for $57. If you don't need the media-card reader,
Newegg.com sells USB 2.0 PCI host adapters for as little as $9 and FireWire
PCI host adapters for around $14. "
I have 2 high speed USB ports on the rear of my cpu, but no firewire. My
aim is to use digital camera and digital camcorder to upload images, video.
Would I replace my PCI card that has the usb ports with one that has
capability for high speed usb as well as firewire? Would my card in my dell
dimensions 8250 have the internal firewire connectivity capability already?.
If so, I would only need purchase the frontpanel hub? please help...
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