USB 3.0 expansion card Archives

Q&A: Can I add USB 3.0 ports to an older Mac?

Posted on April 13, 2023

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Question from Shelley: Hi, Rick. My computer is an older Mac Pro MC560LL/A and it only has USB 2.0 ports. I’d really like to be able to use a USB 3.0 hard drive with this computer.

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Q&A: Can I add USB 3.0 ports to the front of my computer with an expansion card?

Posted on September 17, 2020

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Question from Eric G.: I read your post about adding USB 3.0 ports to a PC that only has USB 2.0 on it. I’d like to do that but I have a question first.

My Gateway DX4860 desktop computer has two USB 2.0 ports on the front of the case. If I install a USB 3.0 expansion card will it add USB 3.0 to the front of my computer too or just on the back?

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