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GOWENIC PCI Express FireWire 1394a Controller Card 2+1 Ports IEEE 1394 PCIe Card with 6-Pin Cable for DV Camcorder Digital Camera Hard Drive HotSwap PlugandPlay, Supports and
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GOWENIC PCI Express FireWire 1394a Controller Card 2+1 Ports IEEE 1394 PCIe Card

Bottom line: The GOWENIC PCI Express FireWire 1394a Controller Card 2+1 Ports IEEE 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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  • ✗ 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

Description:1394b controller card compliants with IEEE 1394b standard, transmission speed of up to 800Mbps, and also in line with IEEE 1394-1995 and IEEE The PCI-Express bus transmission speed of 2.5Gbps, far higher than the PCI bus, fully shows high-speed transmission performance of IEEE 1394b, and is backward compatible with devices in 400/200/100Mbps transmission speed. It can be connected with 1394a or 1394b high-performance storage devices, also suitable for video, audio transmission, industrial cameras, video cameras, 1394 card and so on. It allows 2 computer to set up FireWire…

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SpecPicks scored GOWENIC PCI Express FireWire 1394a Controller Card 2+1 Ports IEEE… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. GOWENIC'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

  • Seamless High-Performance Connectivity: This PCI Express FireWire 1394a controller card allows for the simultaneous operation of multiple high-performance devices. It supports hot-swapping and plug-and-play connection, letting you easily add or remove peripheral devices without shutting down your system.
  • Broad Device Compatibility: Works with a wide range of FireWire 800 (1394b) and 1394a devices, including portable hard drives, DV camcorders, digital cameras, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drives, and other audio/video equipment. Fully interoperable with FireWire, , and SB1394 implementations.
  • Blazing Fast Transfer Speeds: Utilizing a 1-Lane (x1) PCI-Express interface with a 2.5Gb/s full-duplex channel, this card ensures maximum data throughput. It supports data transfer rates of 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 400Mbps, and 800Mbps, with full backward compatibility to 1394a specification.
  • Robust Compliance & Certification: Compliant with IEEE 1394-1995, IEEE IEEE Revision 1.33+, PCI-Express Revision 1.0a, and IEEE 1394 OpenHCI Specifications V1.1 and V1.2. This guarantees reliable performance and broad system compatibility.
  • Easy Setup & Broad OS Support: Package includes 1 controller card and 1 FireWire cable. Compatible with 10/8/7/Vista//2000/ME/98SE/Server 2003-2008 (32/64-bit) and macOS. The compact size (4.72 x 3.93 x 0.66 inches) allows for easy installation in standard PC cases.

Full Specifications

BrandGOWENIC
Dimensions4.72 x 3.93 x 0.66 inch
Model NumberGOWENICw6zbdltcaj
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Number of Items1
Warranty Descriptionmanufacturer warranty for 90 day
Full listing titleGOWENIC PCI Express FireWire 1394a Controller Card 2+1 Ports IEEE 1394 PCIe Card with 6-Pin Cable for DV Camcorder Digital Camera Hard Drive HotSwap PlugandPlay, Supports and

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