Gigabyte is taking steps to allow more “dated” PC’s to embrace the movement to USB3.0 with the introduction of its new PCI-E expansion card, the GA-USB3.0.
USB 3.0 still hasn’t widely caught on with a majority of motherboard manufacturer’s; most opting to only include a one or two connections on only their premiere lineup.
Gigabyte is offering this card as an separate item for anyone to purchase and install. It operates on a PCI-Ex1 expansion slot, offers two USB3.0 connections and requires power from a typical molex connection. In typical Gigabyte fashion the card is built on blue 2oz copper PCB and is based on an NEC USB 3.0 controller.
The device is currently available from many local or online retailers for a list price of $39.99 USD.
February 4, 2010 12:13 PM
Good so now people will stop to worry if their board don't have it
February 4, 2010 12:20 PM
Personally I am pretty sure USB 3 and Sata3 won't be that good until they are added to the chipset. Till this day it's just a Jmicron or realtek chip on a board. For sure we should start somewhere but there is a point thing are coming useless. Why don't we just take SATA 3 and make everything working on SATA 3 like Esata3 stick and kick all this firewire and USB thing out of the market, wont that be better a really universal port?
February 4, 2010 12:53 PM
Looks good. I guess we'll have to wait for compatible USB3.0 HDD enclosures and such before we can really take advantage of these. Good to know I won't have to replace my motherboard to get one though!
February 4, 2010 12:59 PM
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February 4, 2010 01:08 PM
Ya but that will be a killer to the sell of their new board....he will not like it...
edit: they don't need an other tech in your shop... or a small local to rent ..... I'm feather up here. should see the last crap I get for repair.
February 4, 2010 01:25 PM
edit: they don't need an other tech in your shop... or a small local to rent ..... I'm feather up here. should see the last crap I get for repair.
February 4, 2010 02:41 PM
I just ordered the Asus U3S6 from NCIX last night, it also adds Sata 6GB for like $35
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February 4, 2010 03:16 PM
I think I gone make a tread with pics.... it's worth it...
February 4, 2010 03:17 PM
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February 4, 2010 03:19 PM
Asus only tested it with there boards but I read it will work with most all.
February 4, 2010 05:21 PM
Well products are sure to come fast now that older pc's have this to connect to them. I asked Gigabyte for a front panel connector for this card, to really make it easier to connect to, hopefully they will make revision.
February 4, 2010 05:43 PM
NCIX.com - Buy ASUS U3S6 2X USB3.0 2X SATA 6GB/S PCI-E4 Add On Card - U3S6 In Canada.
February 4, 2010 06:59 PM