Serial port

AWB3 · ‎07-03-2020

I am looking to buy a new computer but I need to add a serial port. Dose any new computers have that capability

thank you

wb2001 · ‎07-03-2020

You will need a motherboard with an unused PCEx1 or PCIEx4 slot. (PCI Express slot).

https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=pci+serial+port+card

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AWB3 · ‎07-03-2020

Would I be able to use the serial port I have now?

do new computers have the capability to add the card

wb2001 · ‎07-03-2020

@AWB3,

You need to verify the computer model you pick has the PCI Express slot.

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