StarTech 1-Port Parallel (IEEE 1284) PCI Expansion Card PCI1P2
Bottom line: The StarTech 1-Port Parallel PCI Expansion Card PCI1P2 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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Manufacturer description
MPN PCI1P2. Compatible Port PCI. Type Parallel Card. Tested for key functions, R2/Ready for Resale. Key Functions. If a part is not pictured, then it is not included in the sale. Allow a user to connect multiple hard drives to a single computer Check that the card is recognized Card is visible in the device manager Pass.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored StarTech 1-Port Parallel PCI Expansion Card PCI1P2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. StarTech'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.
Full Specifications
| ports | 1 |
|---|---|
| interface | Parallel |
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