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PCIE-1394A 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for Windows Desktop PCs, 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A 400Mbps Ports, with 4Pin-6Pin 1394A Cables and Low Profile Bracket

Name: PCIE-1394A 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for Windows Desktop PCs, 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A 400Mbps Ports, with 4Pin-6Pin 1394A
Brand: LinksTek
SKU: B07Q2G79QG
Price: 25.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-22

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Bottom line: The PCIE-1394A 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for Windows Desktop PCs, 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A 400Mbps Ports, with 4Pin-6Pin 1394A Cables and Low Profile Bracket is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion cards category, priced around $25.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by LinksTek's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

The LinksTek PCIE-1394A brings FireWire 400 back to modern Windows desktops, giving you four IEEE 1394A ports (three 6-pin and one 4-pin) on a single PCIe x1 card. If you still have DV camcorders, 1394A audio interfaces, or external drives holding footage you never migrated, this is the bridge between that gear and a current machine. Each port negotiates automatically at 100, 200, or 400Mbps, with a 400Mbps (50MB/s) ceiling per interface, and the PCIe 1.1 x1 link supplies 2.5Gbps of bandwidth across all four ports so you are never starved feeding multiple devices at once. Compatibility spans…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PCIE-1394A 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the expansion cards category. LinksTek'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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this FireWire card work on Windows 11?

Yes. LinksTek lists plug-and-play support for Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 in both 32-bit and 64-bit, plus Windows Server 2003 through 2022. Some PCs need the Windows Legacy driver installed due to a setting issue.

How fast is the transfer rate per port?

Each of the four 1394A interfaces tops out at 400Mbps (about 50MB/s), and the card auto-detects devices and negotiates 100, 200, or 400Mbps. The PCIe 1.1 x1 link provides 2.5Gbps total, so all four ports can run without a shared bottleneck.

What PCIe slot do I need for this card?

It uses a PCIe x1 connector built to the PCIe 1.1 standard and works in x1, x2, x4, x8, and x16 slots on PCIe 1.0 through 4.0 motherboards. Confirm you have at least one empty PCIe slot before buying.

Can I use this to transfer video off an old DV camcorder?

That is the primary use case LinksTek lists. The card supports IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000, and 1394A OHCI 1.1 devices including DV camcorders, digital cameras, hard drives, CD/DVD-ROM drives, printers, and 1394A audio and video equipment.

Does it come with cables and a small-form-factor bracket?

Yes. The package includes 4-pin-to-6-pin 1394A cables and a low-profile bracket, so it fits both standard ATX and slim desktop chassis. The card carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 965 reviewers.

Key Features

1. PCIE-1394A will allow users add 4X 1394A (3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin) interface on Windows desktop PCs and industrial devices for 1394A devices data transfer. Help users light up old type 1394A devices on new PCs and import data from old device such and DV camcorders.
2. Supports IEEE 1394A FireWire 400 datalink protocol, each 1394A interface will get 400Mbps (50MB/S) max data transfer rate. Auto detect 1394A firewire devices and negotiates the connection speed to 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps.
3. Compatible with IEEE 1394-1995, 1394a-2000, 1394A OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) 1.1 standard interface devices, such as Digital Cameras, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV Camcorders, Hard Drives, Media Equipment, 1394A Video Devices, 1394A Audio Devices and Printers.
4. Plug and Play on Windows 98, 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 (32/64bit) and Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2003R2, 2003 (32/64bit). Please NOTE: Due to setting issue, some PCs need to install Windows Legacy Driver.
5. PCIE 1.1 standard, PCIE X1 interface, will provide 2.5Gbps bandwidth for all 4-Ports 1394A card. PCIE 1.1 standard, will work on PCIE 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 standard. PCIE X1 interface, will works on PCIE X1, X2, X4, X8, X16 slot.
6. ATTENTION: PCIE-1394A using PCIE X1 interface, users must check if PC have at least one empty PCIE slot before purchase.

Full Specifications

Brand	LinksTek
Style	PCIE-1394A
Style Name	PCIE-1394A
6. ATTENTION	PCIE-1394A using PCIE X1 interface, users must check if PC have at least one empty PCIE slot before purchase.
Model Number	PCIE-1394A
Compatibility	PC
Item Type Name	4-Ports PCIE Firewire 1394A Card
Mfr Part Number	PCIE-1394A
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Hardware Interface	PCIE x 1
Warranty Description	Limited Parts Warranty.
Item Dimensions L x W x H	4.72"L x 2.56"W x 0.71"H

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PCIE-1394A 4-Ports 1394A PCIE FireWire 400 Expansion Card for Windows Desktop PCs, 3X 6Pin and 1X 4Pin 1394A 400Mbps Ports, with 4Pin-6Pin 1394A Cables and Low Profile Bracket is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.