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Padarsey PCIe Firewire Card for Windows 10, IEEE 1394 PCI Express Controller 4 Ports(3 x 6 Pin and 1 x 4 Pin), 1394a Firewire 800 Adapter for Windows 7/8/Mac OS with Low Profile Bracket and Cable
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Pardarsey Padarsey PCIe Firewire Card for Windows 10

Bottom line: The Pardarsey Padarsey PCIe Firewire Card for Windows 10: Four ports total: 3x 6-pin plus 1x 4-pin for DV camcorders and older decks; main trade-off: hot-plugging unsupported; power off before connecting devices.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Four ports total: 3x 6-pin plus 1x 4-pin for DV camcorders and older decks
  • ✓ Plug-and-play OpenHCI 1.0/1.1 compliance, no driver disc needed
  • ✓ Works across Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit) and Mac OS
  • ✓ Low-profile bracket and cable included for SFF and slim desktop builds
  • ✓ Single x1 PCIe slot, 2.5Gb/s full duplex, fits any spare lane

Cons

  • ✗ Hot-plugging unsupported; power off before connecting devices
  • ✗ Listing conflicts on port count and 400 vs 800Mbps rates
  • ✗ IEEE 1394b support cited as P1394b Rev 1.33+, not full Firewire 800 certification
  • ✗ No stated warranty terms; check the listing before buying

Manufacturer description

Features:* Support Provisions of IEEE P1394b Revision 1.33+.* Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a.* Compliant with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI Specifications V1.0 and V1.1.* Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995 for a High Performance Serial Bus.* Compliant with IEEE 1394a-2000 Standard.* Fully Backward Compatible to 1394a Specification.* No Driver required (plug-and-play).Specification:* Ports: 2x 1394a (9-pin, Bi-lingual), 1x 1394a (6-pin),* Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bit)win10/Mac OS.* Supports Data Transfer Rates of: 100Mbps/200Mbps/400Mbs/800Mbps* Size: approx. 4.72"*3.93"*0.66"Package…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Pardarsey Padarsey PCIe Firewire Card for Windows 10 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Pardarsey'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

  • 1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express with transfer rate 2.5Gb/s full duplex channel
  • 3x External Ports (2 * 6 Pin + 1 * 4 Pin)
  • Compliant with PCI-Express Revision 1.0a. Support 400/200/100Mbps data transfer rate
  • Compliant with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI Specifications V1.0 and V1.1
  • Attention: Don't Support hot-plugging. Before installation, Turn off the power and then plug in the power cord.

Full Specifications

BrandPardarsey
StyleClassic
AttentionDon't Support hot-plugging. Before installation, Turn off the power and then plug in the power cord.
Style NameClassic
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberP-1394B
CompatibilityMac
Mfr Part NumberP-1394B
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesDevices running Windows 10, Windows 7, and unspecified Mac OS
Hardware InterfaceFireWire 800, IEEE 1394 (FireWire), PCI
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.72"L x 3.93"W x 0.66"H
Full listing titlePadarsey PCIe Firewire Card for Windows 10, IEEE 1394 PCI Express Controller 4 Ports(3 x 6 Pin and 1 x 4 Pin), 1394a Firewire 800 Adapter for Windows 7/8/Mac OS with Low Profile Bracket and Cable

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