2006-06-30 11:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
USB is short for Universal Serial Bus and 2.0 is the latest version number that means it can transport data up to 480Mbit/sec.
if you need such a card for an old desktop computer assure it's built with a NEC chip (that's pretty important, another chips aren't as good and could cause some troubles).
here's waht you're probably looking for
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815102101
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16815104216
2006-06-30 11:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by moonlightdancer_72 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably have one on the back of your computer unless it is more than 4 years old. Have someone check it out for you.
Otherwise you need a pci adapter card that plugs into the computer's motherboard that has a usb 2.0 port on it.
2006-06-30 18:48:36 · answer #2 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're right. It's almost more worth while to just buy a new computer with USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.0 ports are just like regular USB ports only a LOT quicker. I prefer Fire Wire myself.
2006-06-30 18:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by black_cat0814 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer does what you need it to do, keep it... Many stores has a 4-5-6 hub high speed pco card for $30 to $40.
Bets Buy Office Depot Office Max and can even try WalMart
2006-06-30 18:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by camaro46368 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who says get a new computer is misleading you. If you are otherwise happy with the performance of your computer, there is not good reason to get a new one. You can get a USB2 card for $10-$30
www.newegg.com
2006-06-30 18:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the port(s) on the front/back/side of your PC/Laptop... Helps you transfer data and connect external hardware...
Unless you are talking about the USB Cable... well yeah you have to go to your local hardware store to but it... it wont cost u much... very cheap in my area..
2006-06-30 18:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by Λir§trikę X³ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.buy.com star tech USB 2.0 PCI card about $11 http://www.buy.com/prod/StarTech_4_Port_USB_2_0_PCI_Adapter/q/loc/101/10348604.html
2006-06-30 19:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by johnman142 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should also consider getting a new computer because that technology is over five years old.
2006-06-30 18:45:02 · answer #8 · answered by Scooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Martin is correct. You may also need the driver which comes free with any os.
2006-06-30 18:52:40 · answer #9 · answered by binaryFusion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude ... i think it looks like the ... like ... ordinary one ... just is called 2,0 ... and is ...like ... faster . :)
2006-06-30 18:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by Milos K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋