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PC Spec:
- Motherboard Model - ASRock H81M-HDS
- 2 x SATA3
- 2 x SATA2
- 4 x USB 3.0 (2 Front, 2 Rear)
- 8 x USB 2.0
I have a new PC with a micro-ATX motherboard which is naturally quite small. Problem is, my fat graphics card totally covers the other (and only) PCIe slot.
I want to connect an old firewire 400/800 audio interface to my PC.
I've tried to install a PCIe firewire card using a PCIe extension cable. I thought that might reach the vacant PCIe slot underneath the graphics card. but even that cable wont fit.
You guys have any other creative solutions that can help me get my audio interface connected? keep in mind that performance is important to me as this is an audio interface and low latency is crucial.
I thought of these options but i'm skeptical of they'd work or not:
- An internal hub connected through SATA cables - looks like the best option.
- An external hub like this one - i'n afraid that this one might be just a repeater and not a fire wire to usb solution
yes, i have a three slot card. actually a 2.5. gtx 970. it blocks the other pcie slot. i am thinking of buying a pcie x16 extension cable (riser cable) that i could move the graphics card away so i could reach the covered, smaller pcie slot. – Itamar Gronich – 2016-04-06T17:06:38.000