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‎09-13-2019 05:52 AM - last edited on ‎09-13-2019 08:49 AM by Retired

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Product: HP Pavilion 570-p033w
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have a number of peripherals attached to my HP pavilion.  It runs great but I want to add a card with some more USB 3.0 ports on it.  Is it possible.?  It has a PCIe x16 port in it.  Someone told me that it can not be used this way.  Can anyone advise me if I can use it this way and what would be a good model of card to get to accomplish my goal.  I would like at least 2 (4 of I can get it) more USB 3.0 ports.

 

Thanks for the help

 

JeroldC

JeroldC in Citrus Park, FL
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‎09-13-2019 05:41 PM

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Greetings,

Welcome to the forum.

I am not a HP employee.

 

A USB 3.0 adapter will require a minimum PCIe x4 connection.

 

You can use the x16 slot if you don't need a discrete graphics card.

 

I don't like to recommend adapters. Quality and performance can vary from vendor to vendor.

 

You can check Amazon or Newegg for various products which should suit your needs.

 

Regards

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‎09-14-2019 04:59 AM

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Thank you for the help.  I am not a gamer so I do not need any sort of specialized graphics card.  I will check out there and see what I can find.  Appreciate it.

JeroldC in Citrus Park, FL
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‎09-14-2019 02:45 PM

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Hi JeroldC,

 

You're very welcome.

 

You should be able to find a decent PCIe to USB 3.0 adapter having four ports at Amazon or Newegg.

 

Regards

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‎09-16-2019 09:06 AM

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I had  a USB 3.O card on a junk  pc.  Hooked it up to a data power cable for power and it works like s charm.  Thanks

 

JeroldC in Citrus Park, FL
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