Hey everyone! I'm planning to buy a USB PCI Expansion card that includes a 3.0 header, along with an extension cable because my current USB 3.0 cable doesn't reach the PCI card in my case. I found a few options, but I'm uncertain about their safety. Here's the link to the listings: https://imgur.com/a/rSKxBuy. I can share links from Shopee, which is a popular platform in my country if needed. Thanks for your help!
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These cards are generally safe to use. They might not have the best build quality, but they get the job done without any major issues.
Totally safe! I recommend getting one with ports on the back too. The price is usually about the same. As long as you have a free PCI slot, they should work just fine. I added one to my older motherboard, which only had USB 2 headers, and it works great for USB 3 speeds.
I’m avoiding ones with rear ports since they usually require extra power from SATA or Molex, which I don't want to deal with.
What makes you say they’re safe to use, though?
Does your motherboard not have a USB 3 header? If that's the case, those cards should be perfectly safe to use!
Yeah, I unfortunately bent my USB 3 header pins. So, I'm looking for alternatives.
Among the two I’m looking at, which one is more reliable?