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Inspiron 660, power supply leads?
I have a Dell Inspiron 660 desktop. The good news is that I have a pretty high quality HD video camera. The bad news is that it requires a FireWire port to connect with my computer. No problem I thought. I got a PCI card to provide one. It requires that a power cable be plugged into it for it to work. I popped open the case expecting to find the usual compliment of unused power lines available for just such a purpose. There are in fact none at all.
DELL-Chris M
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June 6th, 2016 09:00
The Inspiron 660 desktop does not have the older white PCI slots. It has the newer black PCIe (PCI Express) slots.
Inspiron 660 Desktop =
Three PCIe x1 slots
One PCIe x16 slot for video card
The PCIe cards should not require a power supply lead. You need to purchase a PCIe x1 FireWire card.
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June 9th, 2016 09:00
Sata to molex power isn't an issue HOWEVER Conventional PCI is.
PCI-E is required.
SIIG FireWire 2-Port PCIe (NN-E20012-S2)
http://www.amazon.com/SIIG-FireWire-2-Port-PCIe-NN-E20012-S2/dp/B000G6U8VY
http://www.amazon.com/CableHero-Connectors-Splitter-Extension-Converter/dp/B0032K9R90
Florida Clay
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June 9th, 2016 10:00
Thanks.
I have one on order.
Florida Clay
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June 10th, 2016 11:00
Got the card and it works like a charm!
Clay