Pavilion HPE h8xt

[n5aib]

I have a Pavilion HPE h8xt series computer enroute.  I need more USB ports and was wanting to purchase a USB add on card..

The card I am looking at requires power in the form of a SATA cable. I have ordered the 600 w power supply. Will there be an extra SATA power cable available for this card or should I purchase an extension cable?????

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

You might want to wait until your PC arrives and then look to see what type power connectors are available inside the PC.  I have seen USB cards that use sata power and other USB cards that use a 4 pin molex adapter.

You probably will have an extra sata power connector if you didn't install 3 HDs and 2 optical drives.  Even then your still could use a Y adapter.

[n5aib]

I already know (by the description) that the StarTech card has a SATA conector. Was hoping someone had been into their computer and knew what was already available.????

[Big_Dave]

Hi,

StarTech card?  Perhaps you should look at the user reviews at Newegg.

Please tell us how you configured your PC and that might give you a clue to what is available inside the PC.