- Mar 13, 2017
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Hello everyone,
My motherboard is an AsRock H61M-VG4. It has only one PCIE x16 which is fortunately 3.0 and only ONE PCIE x1, which is 2.0. Since this mobo only supports USB 2.0 and Sata II, i was thinking of using a component for upgrading to USB 3.0 and SATA III. The ONLY suitable component to fit in my SINGLE PCIE 2.0 x1 and upgrade both usb and sata was this:
https://www.amazon.com/Syba-ASMedia-Chipset-Components-SD-PEX50064/dp/B00MVTB7Q4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1489676273&sr=1-1&keywords=pcie+2.0+x1+usb+3.0+and+sata+3
I am confused because in the description it is clearly stated that the device requires a PCIE 2.0 x1 slot, but having a look at the comments section, some say that in order to enjoy the full potential, you must have a PCIE 2.0 x4 or more. I just don't get it. If it fits in a PCIE x1, then how a longer PCIE port would do anything to that? If you follow the link you can see two 4-pin modules as well, obviously one for the USB 3.0 and one for the Sata III.
So, what it the deal here? is it worth it or not? If i am not able to get the full potential speed ( i don't care about RAID technology), then i think i should save the money and upgrade later straight forward to a new mobo and CPU.
Thanks in advance
My motherboard is an AsRock H61M-VG4. It has only one PCIE x16 which is fortunately 3.0 and only ONE PCIE x1, which is 2.0. Since this mobo only supports USB 2.0 and Sata II, i was thinking of using a component for upgrading to USB 3.0 and SATA III. The ONLY suitable component to fit in my SINGLE PCIE 2.0 x1 and upgrade both usb and sata was this:
https://www.amazon.com/Syba-ASMedia-Chipset-Components-SD-PEX50064/dp/B00MVTB7Q4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1489676273&sr=1-1&keywords=pcie+2.0+x1+usb+3.0+and+sata+3
I am confused because in the description it is clearly stated that the device requires a PCIE 2.0 x1 slot, but having a look at the comments section, some say that in order to enjoy the full potential, you must have a PCIE 2.0 x4 or more. I just don't get it. If it fits in a PCIE x1, then how a longer PCIE port would do anything to that? If you follow the link you can see two 4-pin modules as well, obviously one for the USB 3.0 and one for the Sata III.
So, what it the deal here? is it worth it or not? If i am not able to get the full potential speed ( i don't care about RAID technology), then i think i should save the money and upgrade later straight forward to a new mobo and CPU.
Thanks in advance
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