Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

Question

ACER Z431G firewire 400 HELP!!!!

May 30, 2016 4:29PM PDT

I have a DIGI002 interface for pro tools recording. It only has firewire connection. I have an ACER Veriton Z431G (the all in one deal). This computer only has USB connection.

I want to buy a PCI firewire card so that I can connect my interface. I dont know what to do or what to buy. Trying to gather as much information as possible! HELP!!!!!!

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
Answer
I didn't see PCI slots in this video.
May 30, 2016 4:38PM PDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n0t5Sj5u_0

To me that looks like a PCIe x1 slot and that is usually where the Firewire would go.

Looks like a lot of work so you would be skilled as this plus be able to modify brackets and more to get a card in there.

Possible but would not be something you'll find commons shops to do for you.
- Collapse -
Answer
Maybe
May 30, 2016 6:27PM PDT
- Collapse -
This would be a first.
May 31, 2016 9:36AM PDT

I've yet to see a working firewire to USB cable in over a decade. Is there something new going on today?

- Collapse -
Adapter
May 31, 2016 5:38PM PDT

At 3/4 bucks it's worth a shot.
The worse that happens is it does not work and your out a few bucks.

- Collapse -
DO NOT BUY.
May 31, 2016 6:01PM PDT

Post was last edited on May 31, 2016 6:18 PM PDT