J jrand Reputable Nov 13, 2014 5 0 4,510 Nov 13, 2014 #1 Can I upgrade my USB 2.0 ports to 3.0? I am interested in an external hard drive that is 3.0. I would appreciate your help.
Can I upgrade my USB 2.0 ports to 3.0? I am interested in an external hard drive that is 3.0. I would appreciate your help.
turkey3_scratch Expert Ambassador Jul 15, 2014 22,630 8 60,960 Nov 13, 2014 #2 What computer do you have? Upvote 0 Downvote
Ironsounds Champion Jul 31, 2011 10,403 4 56,960 Nov 13, 2014 #3 Hello... You can install a PCI-e card to do that... USB3 is a hardware Card upgrade. Upvote 0 Downvote
S Suztera Polypheme Mar 18, 2014 12,730 0 60,960 Nov 13, 2014 #5 No but you can add an expansion card that allows you to get USB 3.0. You can't change the specs on the motherboard. If it is a laptop, then no other way then changing the laptop itself. Upvote 0 Downvote
No but you can add an expansion card that allows you to get USB 3.0. You can't change the specs on the motherboard. If it is a laptop, then no other way then changing the laptop itself.
J jrand Reputable Nov 13, 2014 5 0 4,510 Nov 13, 2014 #6 turkey3_scratch : What computer do you have? I have a Gateway slimline SX2840 Upvote 0 Downvote