Firewire Car Firewire Card PCI-E PCI Express FireWire 1394a IEEE 1394 Controller Card with Firewire Cable
Bottom line: The Firewire Car Firewire Card PCI-E PCI Express FireWire 1394a IEEE 1394 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995 for a High Performance Serial Bus.
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Firewire Car Firewire Card PCI-E PCI Express FireWire 1394a IEEE… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Yosoo's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Simultaneous of Multiple High-performance Devices. Supports Hot-swapping and Plug-and-Play Connection of Peripheral Devices
- Works with Various Types of FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a Devices Including Portable Hard Disk, DV Camcorder, Digital Camera, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive and Other Audio/Video Devices
- 1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with Transfer Rate 2.5Gb/s Full Duplex Channel. Support Provisions of IEEE Revision 1.33+
- Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a. Compliant with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI Specifications V1.1 and V1.2
- Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995 for a High Performance Serial Bus.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Yosoo |
|---|---|
| Style | Classic |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | Yosoofm3ure42tq |
| Mfr Part Number | Yosoofm3ure42tq |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | compatible with specified operating systems and various FireWire devices |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 3.93"W x 0.66"H |
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Firewire Car Firewire Card PCI-E PCI Express FireWire 1394a IEEE 1394 Controller Card with Firewire Cable is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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