MP 7,1 Need to add USB inputs...

[Joshua Rhines]

Hello everyone,

I am a new Mac Pro 7,1 user. I am looking to add some regular non usb c inputs to my computer. Am I right in understanding that I need a PCI card with usb? And I just plug this into the pci spots? Do I need any type of casing?

If anyone could recommend me a usb expansion card, I would be greatful. I’ve never built or changed stuff in a compute before, so this is all new and slightly confusing to me!

 

[satcomer]

I know their is great success with Sonnet Alergro USB 3.2 PCIE card!

Here is review video:

 

[flowrider]

Yes - Plug & Play. I run a HighPoint RocketU 1144C. Here is the latest iteration:

HighPoint USB Adapter Components Other RU1144D

High Point RocketU 1144D 4-Dedicated 5Gb/s USB 3.0 Ports! The RocketU 1144D is our fastest USB 3.0 HBA! This 4th generation USB 3.0 PCIe 2.0 x4 controller card sports four independent USB 3.0 which are powered by dedicated 5Gb/s controllers and UAS technology. The RocketU 1144D is optimized for U...

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Mine has worked great for a long time now. I previously used it in my cMP 5,1.

Lou