Dell Optiplex PCI card solution
Dell Optiplex PCI card solution
I just bought a Dell OptiPlex 7010 for home work and audio editing. To connect my audio interface, I need a PCI FireWire card. Ideally I want both 400 and 800 ports. I'm unsure if the one I found fits properly—maybe it's not low-profile enough or has a different size. The board link you shared seems to show a bracket issue. Could be a mistake on the product page. Thanks for any advice!
Preferably it should draw power from the board, based on the available PSU. It seems there’s already a compatible component in the left PCIe slot. This sound card also appears to be suitable for the right PCIex16 slot, assuming you don’t intend to add a GPU later. The model you linked is marketed as a slim design, which suggests it should fit.
Also consider a more compact version. Inquire with the seller about including the smaller bracket. If absent, NewEgg offers the same with both options. Explore this link on @Newegg: SYBA Low Profile PCI-Express 1394B/A Firewire Card Model SD-PEX30009 https://www.newegg.ca/syba-model-sd-pex3..._-09062020