USB 2/Firewire card

[mikeinpgh]

I want to add a usb 2.0/firewire card to my computer
my external hard drive is very slow on USB 1
I found this
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/specs.aspx?EDC=1106636
and this
http://cgi.ebay.com/PCI-USB-Firewire-card-VIA-USB2-6-2-6-5-ports-8-port_W0QQitemZ150081126783QQihZ005QQcategoryZ64458QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150081126783
any and all advise would be greatly appreciated
TIA

[mtrevelino]

You cannot go wrong with the item from e-bay for the buy now amount of $14 (including shipping).

[messenger13]

Yep...the one off eBay. And while you're at it, order a powered USB hub. Make sure it comes with the wall wart for powering the hub. Or, at least get yourself a USB extension cable.

[mikeinpgh]

Thanks
I already have the powerd hub just want a faster usb card
Thanks Again

[Gino]

I want to add a usb 2.0/firewire card to my computer
my external hard drive is very slow on USB 1
I found this

I had issues with TWO of these "generic" USB/Firewire cards on my motherboard (Soyo P4S). The on-board USB ports interfered with it's operation (even when I disabled it) to such a point that I was dropping frames on the firewire ports when transferring video (XP pro, all updates, all updated drivers).

I "splurged" ($35) for an Adaptec card and have had ZERO issues with speed or compatibility with my existing setup.

Good luck!