(resolved)Firewire

krim058 · 05-04-2007, 02:29 PM

Hi. I just bought a digital camcorder that uses Firewire (IEEE-1394) to connect to the computer only to realize how stupid I am since my computer has no Firewire ports. So, how do I get one?

Should I buy a firewire pci card and install it or is there another way to do it like with a hub or something?

Thanks.

**TheMatt** · 05-04-2007, 03:02 PM

Hi,

You could always get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815104236

Just remember that it won't work with a laptop.

krim058 · 05-04-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

Hi,

You could always get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815104236

Just remember that it won't work with a laptop.

ah kk. Are you sure if that's the best buy? I need just 1 firewire port as cheap as possible(I already have 4 unused usb ports). Would something like this be better suited to my needs? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124032

sidech · 05-04-2007, 04:31 PM

Go with what TheMatt recommended, your choice had problems on install according to the review

krim058 · 05-04-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidech

Go with what TheMatt recommended, your choice had problems on install according to the review

Well I'm really low on money here and really want to spend only around $ on the card itself. I'll wait untill TheMatt or another monderator replies and if they say the same I will go with TheMatt's suggestion.

edit: This one looks dandy too and I'd buy it over the last one I posted: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815265002

Oh an lastly, does the "a" after 1394 mean anything?\\grrr... i actually don't need the cable I got one already >_<

Can anyone please just link me to a good buy with just the card/driver cd or w/e >_<

**TheMatt** · 05-04-2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krim058

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815265002

Go with the one you posted here.

Basically, IEEE 1394a is the fancy technical name for Firewire.

krim058 · 05-05-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

Go with the one you posted here.

Basically, IEEE 1394a is the fancy technical name for Firewire.

thanks a buch it is on its way

krim058 · 05-09-2007, 01:54 PM

Just got it from the mail and it took 3 minutes to install. Works beautifully. I recommend it to anyone who needs a firewire port =]

05-04-2007, 02:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
krim058 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kentucky USA Posts: 92 OS: Vista	(resolved)Firewire Hi. I just bought a digital camcorder that uses Firewire (IEEE-1394) to connect to the computer only to realize how stupid I am since my computer has no Firewire ports. So, how do I get one? Should I buy a firewire pci card and install it or is there another way to do it like with a hub or something? Thanks.

05-04-2007, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Firewire Hi, You could always get something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16815104236 Just remember that it won't work with a laptop. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

05-04-2007, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
sidech Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14 OS: XP PRO	Re: Firewire Go with what TheMatt recommended, your choice had problems on install according to the review

05-09-2007, 01:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
krim058 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kentucky USA Posts: 92 OS: Vista	Re: (resolved)Firewire Just got it from the mail and it took 3 minutes to install. Works beautifully. I recommend it to anyone who needs a firewire port =]