Reddit mentions of Anker Uspeed USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Card with 4 USB 3.0 Ports and 5V 4-Pin Power Connector for Desktops [VL805 Chipset]

This'll fix that for $20:

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

• Pcie USB 3.0 Hub - $20
  
• USB 3.0 Reader - $12
  
  I really doubt you'll find an esata reader for under $35. Plus you get an extra 3 USB 3.0 ports if you ever need external storage.

I'm sure you already are aware, but just in case youre not. http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452491609&sr=8-1&keywords=pcie+usb+3.0

http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

Ahh, thanks for the info!

I just installed this one the other night but had issues getting it to work. Seems like the one you linked might be better; still doesn't have a seperate chip for each interface so using a USB 2.0 device could cause the entire thing to slow down to 2.0 speeds:

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ARQV6U

Since the above one I bought could be DOA I'll return it and get the one you linked!

Edit: "From what I've read about my card, the card only has enough power for ONE USB slot to be at full 3.0 speed at a time. If you use more than one (mine has four), then it slows down. I imagine that's why it isn't compatible. I wish I would have known that when I got it last week..."

Yup, definitely returning the one I got.

I've seen it recognized in Proxmox and Windows 10, but haven't fully tested yet. Bought it back in 2014 but it didn't work for my desktop back then. It has an atx power input but you don't need it for data only or low power devices.

this is it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ARQV6U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is probably the cheapest solution to add USB 3.0 of you don't mind the ports being in the back.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005ARQV6U?cache=f361b2bb9589d8224b998389dd769c54&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1405431854&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Yeah, something like that card in your edit will work. If you can purchase off Amazon though, this is a much better deal.

All you need to do is plug it into the black slot from your picture, and connect a 4-pin Molex connector to it. You should have at least one extra connector laying around in there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ARQV6U/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

I think OP is talking about something like this.

Your back usb ports will be fine/run at 3.0. Your motherboard looks like you have a PCe 2.0 x1 port which this should work , or something similar as long as you have the extra room on you psu http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

1. You're fine. The motherboard has 2 usb 3.0 and your case has another 2 usb 3.0 for a total of 4. Rift only needs 3 (2 if you skip oculus touch) USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0. You've got a total of 4 USB 2.0 and 4 USB 3.0. Adding a usb keyboard and mouse, you've still got 1 USB 3.0 and 1 USB 2.0 free. If you need more usb ports, you can add an expansion card like this (not an endorsement, just the first one I found): http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U
   
   
2. Either spend a little extra money on a motherboard that allows overclocking, or save the money and just get the i5 6600 (K = more money, unlocked for overclocking). I don't think overclocking is worth it (more heat, more expensive cooler, more expensive CPU, more expensive motherboard, more time spent fiddling with system and not gaming, etc.). The bottleneck in video game performance is probably going to be your video card anyway.
   
   
3. I suggest you check out r/buildapcsales. That's pretty expensive for a GTX 970. You can find a decent factory OC'd one for $300 and a reference (slower and louder) one for $270. At $326 for the 970, you're getting very close to the sale price of an AMD 390x (one was available for $340 2 weeks ago), which performs somewhere in between a GTX 970 and a GTX 980. You're (probably) going to be waiting on your Rift anyway, so there's no harm in shopping around for a good deal.
   
   
4. If you can scrounge up the money, I'd definitely recommend you add an SSD. Your games won't be prettier, but you'll spend a lot less time loading and a lot less time booting up.

Another cheap solution is buying a cheap USB add-in car (like this), and see if you have the same issue. If you have the same troubles with another card, it's a win 10 or driver issue. If not, then BIOS or mobo.

If this problem came across my desk, that's exactly how I'd handle it (after updating the BIOS). Easy and quick, if you already have a known-good test card :)

The USB 2.0 ports are provided by the Z68 chipset, the USB 3.0 ports are provided by an ASM1042 controller attached to the PCIE bus.

It could be that the chipset USB controller has died, and if that's the case there's nothing you can do about it. If you're running out of ports you could try an AIC USB card like this or just use a USB hub.

The only thing you can do is buy a PCI card with USB 3.0 connectors, as the internal ones come with the mainboard and cannot be changed.

Something like this.

I just installed an Anker card (This One)I bought after running the compatability test on Wednesday and I'm also getting the warning about compatability. I think I'll wait and see how it works with the Rift before going out and buying another one. I've also got a front-facing 3.0 port and I think there's one in back on the motherboard.

Fair enough. Makes sense that if you have no need for certain features, there's not point in spending extra money on them. :)

PCI x1 4xUSB3.0 card would work. Something along those lines.

I wonder if the problem would persist if he were using a pci usb card.

Would be a cheap(ish) fix for an annoying problem.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427719652&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+pci++card+3.0

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ARQV6U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ZvWevb0SY7S6C
Or you could use a USB hub

With something like this

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

Correct me if im wrong but I dont think a hub will provide sufficient power. You probably need a pci-e card like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

> I have a network card in my gaming rig

Wireless network card. You also have Gb ethernet integrated, right?

Also - that's two cards.
> usb card is in the front of the case and plugs into the motherboard.

It's not an USB card - it's just a panel with USB sockets - all USB logic is done on the MB and that function used to be performed by a separate component - like this one for USB3 http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

Return that card. It shouldn't be that difficult to get a USB3 card working. This is highly rated and about the same price you paid for the Newegg card.

You can get a pci-e based expansion card like this or you could get something like this that connects to the internal usb3 header, if you case does not have usb3 ports.
EDIT: Are you sure the mobo only has 1 usb3 port? that spec might be referring to the internal header, from the pictures it looks like it has 4 usb3 ports.

You don't have enough mate. Buy a few of these.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

If you don't find one used, this is a solid USB 3.0 card and it's only $20 on amazon.

You need USB 3.0.

Here you go:

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

http://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Superspeed-Ports-PCI-E-Expansion/dp/B00FPIMICA

Edit: I accidentally linked the same one twice.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

Perfect condition, all 3.0, well reviewed.

21229

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U

Cheap! Why the hell would I buy a 2.0 card?

Found this one, same price/ports as a lot of externals (which are usually usb 2.0), with good reviews. Only power required is a 4 pin male molex, and a sata to molex is included.

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Express-Connector-Desktops-Chipset/dp/B005ARQV6U/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1394590014&sr=1-1&keywords=usb+pci-express+card

~$20 and your sorted

edit: downvoted for giving a cheap solution. interesting.