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PEX-FW107 1394b & 1394a 3-Port PCI Express (PCIe) Low Profile FireWire Host Adapter Card - TI XIO2213 Chipset
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PEX-FW107 1394b & 1394a 3-Port PCI Express (PCIe) Low Profile FireWire Host Adapter Card - TI XIO2213 Chipset

Bottom line: The PEX-FW107 1394b & 1394a 3-Port PCI Express 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

  • ✓ Add two 1394b FireWire 800 ports and one 1394a port to your Mac Pro or Windows system.

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

Manufacturer description

Add two 1394b FireWire 800 ports and one 1394a port to your Mac Pro or Windows system.Specification* Connector:- 2x P1394b (9-pin) and 1x 1394a-2000 (6-pin)- PCI Express x1 Male- 1x SP4 (4-pin; small drive power) Male* Chipset: TI XIO2213* Software:- No driver installation is required on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.* Data transfer rate:- Support 1394 data transfer rate up to 800 Mbps* Fully Supports Provisions of IEEE P1394b-2002, IEEE 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 Standard* Fully compliant with 1394 Open Host Controller Interface (OHCI) Spec 1.1 and Rev 1.2 Draft* Two Bilingual 1394b 9-pin…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PEX-FW107 1394b & 1394a 3-Port PCI Express (PCIe) Low Profile… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Ableconn'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

  • Add two 1394b FireWire 800 ports and one 1394a port to your Mac Pro or Windows system.
  • Built with TI XIO2213 chipset. Fast and reliable FireWire expansion.
  • Low Profile PCIe Form Factor. Include both Low Profile and Regular Size PCIe brackets
  • Compliant with Provisions of IEEE P1394b-2002, IEEE 1394a-2000 and 1394-1995 Standard
  • High quality. Fully RoHS compliant. Made in Taiwan.

Full Specifications

BrandAbleconn
StyleClassic
Style NameClassic
Model NumberPEX-FW107
CompatibilityMac
Mfr Part NumberPEX-FW107
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop
Hardware InterfaceFireWire 800
Item Dimensions L x W x H3.6"L x 2.8"W x 0.7"H

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PEX-FW107 1394b & 1394a 3-Port PCI Express (PCIe) Low Profile FireWire Host Adapter Card - TI XIO2213 Chipset 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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