USB 3.0 Capable?

Bonavox

Hi Guys,

In a bit of a confused state right now, and have decided to reach out to the Boardsies to help me out on this one :pac:. Okay, I have an Intel Core i7 860 motherboard (http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=41316), and I want to get this:

http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/

It's powered by USB 3.0, and whilst I know my computer doesn't have that luxury, I'm wondering would my computer (running Windows 7) be able to handle it if I bought this:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/2-Ports-NEC-Chip-PC-USB3-0-USB-3-0-PCI-E-Express-PCIe_W0QQitemZ250615398388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_ComputerComponents_InterfaceCards?hash=item3a59d77ff4

Short equation:

• USB 2.0 capable Intel Core i7 860 wants to run a:
• USB 3.0 capture unit
• But needs a PCIe USB 3.0 add-on to accomplish that
• But doesn't want to waste hundreds as I'm unsure about this and I'd like a second opinion.

Yes, I really am that illiterate. If it helps, I'm running a Dell Studio XPS 8100.

Your patience in this is greatly appreciated as tbh I'm lost at this stage. Replies are welcomed with open arms.

Overheal

Shouldnt be an issue. I added USB 2.0 to my old desktop. Worked fine. Case and point.

wes

It should work. I have the same machine, and have been meaning to add a USB 3.0 card, so as long as you have a free PCI-E slot, then everything should work fine.

Carne

It should work just fine but your PCIe x16 slot will be reduced to x8 when you are using the usb3.0 device. So you may notice a performance dip in your graphics performance.