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PCI-E USB/Firewire card for Mac Pro that is known to work?
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As the title says, I'm looking for a PCI-Express USB 2.0/FireWire (400 or 800, whatever, I don't care) for my Mac Pro. After plugging in a printer, an External HD (Firewire,) a UPS and Keyboard+mouse, I'm out of USB ports! (well, on the back, at least. I don't like using the ones on the front unless it's only temporary.)
I was hoping for a 3-5 ports USB 2.0 card for my Mac pro, to plug my iPod and various other useless things in. I never put my computer to sleep, so sleep/wake issues are not a big deal for me, although it would be nice if I could get one that dind't have any. Firewire is a plus but not really needed.
Any ideas?
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Just buy a powered USB hub instead.
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I think the problem with a powered USB hub is it's not quite as elegent/neat as an internal card. On my G4 Sawtooth I just installed an off-the-shelf Belkin card and had USB 2.0. Not sure if the Mac Pro is as particular but I'd like on in my Mac Pro also.
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"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground." TJ
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Originally Posted by cgc
I think the problem with a powered USB hub is it's not quite as elegent/neat as an internal card.
You hit the nail on the head. Besides, what's the point in having that oh-so-expensive computer if you don't use the expandability?
Originally Posted by Big Mac
This claims to be G5 and Mac Pro compatible:
USB 2.0/FireWire 800 Combo PCI Express Card (UFC2412) at OWC
This one says it's G5 compatible but does not mention the Mac Pro:
SIIG Two-Port FireWire PCI Express x1 Card NN-E20012-S2 RoHS Compliant 1394a Adapter Texas Instruments
Yes, I've seen these two. The problems are as follows:
The first one is nice, but doesn't provide enough ports, especially at $127.99. The extra Firewire 800 are nice, but I haven't even used the one I have built in on the back of the computer. Why would I want two more? I was hoping for a 3-5 port card, which is something I can't seem to find! You think if they made them for PCI they could make them for PCI-Express...
The second, well, doesn't have any USB ports... 
But thanks a lot!
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All of your devices are relatively low bandwidth... I'd buy a hub and put the other $100 under your pillow.
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Wow, that $59 card is looking really tempting!
Bookmarked!
Thanks a lot!
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You can also pick up a cheap FireWire 800 ---> 400 adapter online, so you can use your FW800 ports for 400 devices.
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I knew that one. 
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by boston_errol 
Check those reviews out. The Koutech seems to have issues with Windows and Mac while the StarTech only has one review (which was favorable). I'd have to go research both elsewhere. Thanks for the leads.
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Originally Posted by cgc
Check those reviews out. The Koutech seems to have issues with Windows and Mac while the StarTech only has one review (which was favorable). I'd have to go research both elsewhere. Thanks for the leads.
I suppose, but you can never trust those noobs who conduct newegg reviews anymore.
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Originally Posted by higginsoft
Is this verified to work in G5/Mac Pro?
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I second the AAexeon products. I have two 4 port USB 2.0 PCIe cards in my MacPro. They work quite well. I wanted to get rid of the hubs.
I picked mine up from OWC, IRC.
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