front mount USB 2.0

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darren

hello everyone,

I'm not having any luck finding an adequate solution to what I think
is probably a fairly common problem:

I'd like to outfit a non-USB 2.0 computer with a PCI card that provides
USB 2.0 ports but that also includes a front panel mount.

The closest front panel I've been able to find is one that has USB, 1394,
sound, PS2 etc all on the panel, and even then, the machine already has
to have USB2 capability. Is that the closest I'm going to get?

I really just want a simple panel I can mount in a spare 3.5 or 5.25 bay
that has a couple of USB slots. Are there any PCI cards out there that
come with the necessary hardware to move the show frontside? I'm guessing
there isn't. In any case, I'd really like to hear any recommendations that
you all might have (cards to stay away from, ones that are really great etc.)

Thanks,


Darren


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darren said:
hello everyone,

I'm not having any luck finding an adequate solution to what I think
is probably a fairly common problem:

I'd like to outfit a non-USB 2.0 computer with a PCI card that provides
USB 2.0 ports but that also includes a front panel mount.

The closest front panel I've been able to find is one that has USB, 1394,
sound, PS2 etc all on the panel, and even then, the machine already has
to have USB2 capability. Is that the closest I'm going to get?

I really just want a simple panel I can mount in a spare 3.5 or 5.25 bay
that has a couple of USB slots. Are there any PCI cards out there that
come with the necessary hardware to move the show frontside? I'm guessing
there isn't. In any case, I'd really like to hear any recommendations that
you all might have (cards to stay away from, ones that are really great etc.)
Click to expand...

I think this fits your bill - no personal experience although favourable
reviews on the site :

USB 2.0 2Ports PCI+ 3 Ports Front Bay
(Ebuyer)http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm
9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=32624

HTH JonMaC
 
darren said:
hello everyone,

I'm not having any luck finding an adequate solution to what I think
is probably a fairly common problem:

I'd like to outfit a non-USB 2.0 computer with a PCI card that provides
USB 2.0 ports but that also includes a front panel mount.

The closest front panel I've been able to find is one that has USB, 1394,
sound, PS2 etc all on the panel, and even then, the machine already has
to have USB2 capability. Is that the closest I'm going to get?

I really just want a simple panel I can mount in a spare 3.5 or 5.25 bay
that has a couple of USB slots. Are there any PCI cards out there that
come with the necessary hardware to move the show frontside? I'm guessing
there isn't. In any case, I'd really like to hear any recommendations that
you all might have (cards to stay away from, ones that are really great etc.)

Thanks,


Darren
Click to expand...

Look for a PCI card that has at least one internal USB 2.0 header. It's
the internal header that you'll connect to whatever faceplate you decide
to buy for the front of the PC (a simple 2 port USB faceplate or a more
expensive USB hub faceplate with firewire and audio and such).

Ari


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David said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3432030570&category=31495

that is where I found the ones I got... Ebay

David
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That one looks perfect for the OP


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on the recipient list. Visit www.marrow.org or call your local Red Cross
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darren said:
hello everyone,

I'm not having any luck finding an adequate solution to what I think
is probably a fairly common problem:

I'd like to outfit a non-USB 2.0 computer with a PCI card that provides
USB 2.0 ports but that also includes a front panel mount.

The closest front panel I've been able to find is one that has USB, 1394,
sound, PS2 etc all on the panel, and even then, the machine already has
to have USB2 capability. Is that the closest I'm going to get?

I really just want a simple panel I can mount in a spare 3.5 or 5.25 bay
that has a couple of USB slots. Are there any PCI cards out there that
come with the necessary hardware to move the show frontside? I'm guessing
there isn't. In any case, I'd really like to hear any recommendations that
you all might have (cards to stay away from, ones that are really great
Click to expand...
etc.)

Try here and get the card and front panel for around 20.00 us...
http://tinyurl.com/o8q1
 
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