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adding usb3

adding usb3
« on: February 17, 2016, 11:56:20 pm »
new here guys so first thing is to say 'hi' to everyone. i'm not very good with computers so please be gentle with me.

i have just got a new computer built around a Gigabtye GA-Z170X Gaming3 Motherboard. i must have misread some info and i thought it came with more USB 3.0 connections than it actually did. i want to increase that number by 4 if possible, or at least 2 if not. i have bought 2 extra internal adaptor cables that fit into the back of the tower, each with 2 x connections on them. my question is where do i connect the plugs on the mobo? i looked at a diagram of the board but the info is terribly poor on what is what, so before i try to do something and break it, could someone advise me, please?

many TIA

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Re: adding usb3
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2016, 01:27:27 pm »
You can find this on page 4 in the book. I have circle which is USB2 & USB3.

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Re: adding usb3
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2016, 04:08:16 pm »
many tnx,    dmdilks, for the reply and the info. at least now i can see which sockets to use.

may i also ask, i read where a pci card? can be used instead of the adapters. is that correct? which slot would that card fit into? would it be a better/worse option than the adapters i already have?

many TIA again

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Re: adding usb3
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2016, 06:15:58 pm »
Here is a link to show what card to get They would fit into any PCI-E Express slot. Like the PCIEX1_1 or PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100160874%20600536515

Plus read the reviews on them too.
« Last Edit: February 18, 2016, 06:17:28 pm by dmdilks »
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Re: adding usb3
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2016, 09:05:17 pm »
many tnx for further reply. appreciated. now to decide

Tnx