Add USB 3.0 Ports To Your Old Computer!

While older computers are capable machines with the right specs, you will usually be missing out on newer connections such as USB 3. This guide shows you how to add USB 3.0 ports to your computer without having to buy a new motherboard.

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[bellebuster]

Even if your channel was only tech build/reviews I would still stay, seriously it's gold.
Though I admit you being a hybrid game channel does make things a million times more convenient for everyone.

[Mattculli]

amazingly the issue you had with a HD60 and the dell only having USB 2.0 is the exact problem I have EXACTLY down to the same PC haha thanks man this really helped

[bs]

thx dude. i needed a usb 3.0 tp run a capture card and they were trying to tell me I needed a new motherboard. then i remembered I had expansion slots. you saved the day

[JaronWheeler]

I literally need this! Thank you so much for this video. Also I didn't know they mad extenders for USB cables. That makes it a lot easier!

[SuperTrainStationH]

Thank you SpawnWave. I purchased a refurbished and upgraded 2011 office PC to serve as a modest but capable and affordable gaming rig, and soon came upon the lack of high speed input/output solutions for my Elgato HD 60 S capture card.


I searched on Youtube and instantly found your video, in which you were discussing this problem, WITH THE EXACT SAME MODEL COMPUTER I HAVE.



I purchased the part and made sure to use your affiliate link to make sure you got a cut.


I haven't installed anything like this since I put an internal dial up modem into my old IBM PS/2 system in the 90's, but it was a breeze, though in my case, I had to deliberately bend part of the metal outer panel on the PCI card to make it fit properly, before that I spend a long time worried I was doing something wrong, but once I realized it was just a few MM off I was able to make it work. Power took some effort to plug in but it worked with some finessing.



I installed using the included CD and the drives work!


Thank you!


I occasionally watched your gaming news coverage, but you really saved my bacon with this one.

[lunchbagSSBU]

EXTREMELY helpful video for the sole reason of the PC you used is the exact same model as mine

[IzzyIsntReal]

I know I’m in the right place when I roll
up and he has the my same PC on his desk

[silkysowhite]

I got the elgato hd60 s also and didn’t realize I needed a 3.0 thank god I found this video

[Skymack]

I've actually already done this with my computer already, but it's nice to see that your showing some people how to do it! :)

[keepphobia]

I need one of these for my older desktop cause I have a USB 3.0 to VGA adapter for a 2nd monitor but on usb 2.0 its limited to 800x600

[iggytse]

I learnt the hard way most of these USB 3.0 cards need additional power from the power supply. Not only did I have to get a power splitter I also needed a right angle molelex connector to make it all fit with the case closed.

[Allikitcat]

Congrats for earning 40K subscribers, Jon! This particular video might not apply to me, since I've never really messed around with a computer before, but I still thought it was interesting and neat. :D

[erich.yakub.krisitiadi]

Can SSD 2.5" Bootable from this PCIe card USN 3.0???

[reesey]

Lmao you look like the chicken mascot from Al’s Toy Barn in toy story. Love your videos man😂💜💜

[CoryCould]

EXACTLY the info i was looking for....for far too long... appreciate the info G!

[timcollins]

Good stuff.I was looking for a video on USB3 for a USB2 PC.I have ordered the card now.

[tonicz]

where did you get the extra sata cord from? mine doesnt have an extra sata port to connect to the molex.

[frns]

Despite about some negative comments on the video I find it interesting, also my potatoe masher only uses usb 2.0 and this will be great for me. Thank you.

[AndrewO]

Jon! How did you get Cut Man? Did you make him out of something?! I want all the Master Robots!!

[zaebot]

Perfect The exact computer i have




Its a really good computer and its great for modifying