How can i get usb3 on optiplex gx 280

OptiPlex GX280 is a year 2004 model with the Intel 915G chipset.

Although there are USB 3.0 add-on cards, there is no PCI express 2.0 slots on a model that old. Without PCI express 2.0 the transfer rate would not be able to achieve a speed close to what USB 3.0 has. Data just can't move thru the PCIe lane that fast.

•A PCI Express 1.x lane can transfer up to 250MB/s
•A PCI Express 2.x lane can transfer up to 500MB/s

 

machambers

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So I guess it's a no go then?
Thanx for the solid answer...I'll look for another solution....
 

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