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Xiwai PCI-E 1X 4X 16X to IEEE 1394a Firewire 400 Capture Card 6Pin and 4Pin 4 Ports PCI Express Card IEEE-1394 400Mbps Adapter for Windows Mac Os Linux
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Xiwai PCI-E 1X 4X 16X to IEEE 1394a Firewire 400 Capture Card 6Pin and 4Pin 4 Ports PCI Express Card IEEE-1394 400Mbps Adapter for Windows Mac Os Linux

Bottom line: The Xiwai PCI-E 1X 4X 16X to IEEE 1394a Firewire 400 Capture Card 6Pin 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

  • ✓ Backed by xiwai's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

1) PCI-E 1X to 1394a card is plug-and-play, no need to install drivers, the card can be used immediately after installation, very easy to install.2) Product Includes: 1x card, 1x Low Profile Bracket, 1x cable.3) IEEE 1394 firewire adapter is compatible with CD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV camcorders,disk recorders, digital cameras, camcorders, audio capture cards and audio devices, printers, scanners, digital video recorders, video editing cards, and devices with 1394A/B interfaces (such as data acquisition cards).PCI-E 1X 4X 16X to Firewire 400 Capture Card IEEE 1394a PCI Express 4 Ports Card…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Xiwai PCI-E 1X 4X 16X to IEEE 1394a Firewire 400 Capture Card 6Pin… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. xiwai'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

  • PCI-E 1X to 1394a card is plug-and-play, no need to install drivers, the card can be used immediately after installation, very easy to install. Product Includes: 1x card, 1x Low Profile Bracket, 1x cable.
  • PCI-E 1X to 1394a card is plug-and-play, no need to install drivers, the card can be used immediately after installation, very easy to install. Product Includes: 1x card, 1x Low Profile Bracket, 1x cable.
  • Supported Win Me,Win 2000,Windows 7 8 10 11,XP,Windows 98se,server 2003,xp 64-bit, Vista,Mac Os,Lunix.
  • Supports 100/200/400/800mbps data transfer rate & PCI Express systems，Compatible with IEEE 1394 OpenHCI specification version 1.0 and v1.1
  • PCIe Firewire 400 Card just provides a channel from the camera to the computer only, the image captured by the camera does not make any modification, if the captured video is not satisfactory, please check the pixel settings of your camera.This model is VIA chip, so it does not support the firewire sound card

Full Specifications

Brandxiwai
StylePCI-E to IEEE1394
Style NamePCI-E to IEEE1394
Model NumberEP-053-XY
CompatibilityMac, Linux
Mfr Part NumberEP-053-XY
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesCD-ROM, DVD-ROM Drive, DV camcorders,disk recorders, digital cameras, camcorders, audio capture cards
Hardware InterfaceFireWire 400

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