Will USB 3.1 require new mobo, or would a USB 3.1 to PCIe adapter work?

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Hi all,

Probably a basic question, but one I can't seem to find the answer to:-

Will USB 3.1 require a new motherboard and/or CPU? Or could you potentially use a USB 3.1 to PCIe adaptor, like I have seen for USB 3?

I am thinking of upgrading soon, but would benefit from USB 3.1. I know it will require new physical USB 3.1 sockets, but I do not know if it is also dependent on your motherboard and CPU. Will it work with current CPUs and motherboards if you then use an adaptor?

Thanks!
 
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PCIe would work. However, they generally are a little slower than those on the chipset, and can't be used pre-boot.

All motherboards prior to AMD A75 or Intel 7-series chipsets used PCIe chips onboard for USB3.0, and still do for more than what the chipsets supply.
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Great! Thanks for that.

Do you have any knowledge on just how much slower?
 
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