SOLVED: Can a USB3 Add-in Card Be Used Without Additional Power Like a 4 Pin Molex
The short answer is NO. I have called Bytecc, DLink, Silverstone, StarTech and others to confirm this is the case even on new PCIe 3.0 slots which provide 300 Watts of power. Most server slots are PCIe 2 which provide 75Watts and it is just not enough for USB 3 even if your Read more…