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PCI to Firewire 400 IEEE 1394 3+1 Ports With 4/6 Pin Video Capture Chip Card

PCI to Firewire 400 IEEE 1394 3+1 Ports With 4/6 Pin Video Capture Chip Card

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Bottom line: The PCI to Firewire 400 IEEE 1394 3+1 Ports With 4/6 Pin Video Capture Chip Card is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the expansion cards category. Compare close alternatives before committing.

3 Firewire 1394 6pin connector port - One Firewire 1394 4pin connector port. 1 PCI to Firewire IEEE 1394 4(3+1)Ports Card. Extended your system around 3 external(1394a 6 pin x 2, mini 4 pin x 1) and 1 internal (1394a 6 pin x 1) Firewire IEEE 1394 ports.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PCI to Firewire 400 IEEE 1394 3+1 Ports With 4/6 Pin Video Capture… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the expansion cards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the expansion cards category before committing. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 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

Full Specifications

interfaceFireWire 400 (IEEE 1394)
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PCI to Firewire 400 IEEE 1394 3+1 Ports With 4/6 Pin Video Capture Chip Card 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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