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How do I power a PCI-E to PCI adapter card for XPS 8300?
Hi,
I have a new XPS 8300 and would like to add a PCI sound card (connects to an external audio interface) salvaged from a previous Dell desktop.
As there's only a PCI-E slot available inside the PC, it looks feasible if I first install a PCI-E to PCI adapter card such as a StarTech PEX1PCI1 http://uk.startech.com/product/PEX1PCI1-PCI-Express-to-PCI-Adapter-Card. The card needs a power supply via its connector (see link for details).
Where and how do I connect to the PC's power supply? Thanks.
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May 14th, 2011 04:00
Hi MScottland,
Open up your case and look around and you should find a spare power connector. You might need an adapter for the power connector as well, and your sound card must be low-profile for this to work.
However, I'm wondering if the simpler and cheaper solution might be to buy a PCIe sound card that has the connector you require.
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May 14th, 2011 08:00
Hi Osprey4,
I prefer the simpler solution of a PCIe card which doesn't involve major guddling around inside the case - it's busy enough in there already.
Thanks.
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May 14th, 2011 09:00
Can you tell me what the external device is that you need to connect to? Is it a MIDI device or something?
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May 15th, 2011 08:00
A low-profile PCI card connected by cable to an external audio interface.
Thanks
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May 15th, 2011 11:00
I need to know what the external device is.
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May 16th, 2011 13:00
It's an Echo Audio Gina3G audio interface www.echoaudio.com/Products/PCI/Gina3G/index.php
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May 18th, 2011 06:00
Why don't you contact the manufacturer and ask what they would recommend by way of a PCIe interface?
Let me add the most newer interfaces like this connect via USB, but I'd be surprised if they didn't offer a PCIe connection.