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USB 3.0 54mm Super Speed Express Card recommendations for Alienware MX18 R1 Laptop

Phinnaeus_O_
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Hi There, can anyone recommend a USB 3.0 54mm Super Speed Express Card for Alienware MX18 R1 Laptop that actually works?

I've just tried installing this card bought off Amazon:

CSL - USB 3.0 SuperSpeed PCMCIA Express Card (54mm / 2 Port / Windows 7 + Windows 8 compatible) for Notebook Laptop | Internal USB 3.0 Hub

But its not reading the camera when I try to install the camera manager, firmware and drivers :(

When I try to connect just a normal USB 2.0 drive, it just keeps making  connect and disconnect chiming noises.

System Spec:

Alienware MX18 R1

8 x Core i7 2960XM CPU @ 2.70Ghz

2x GTX 580m in Sli

16 GB 1600 Ram

2x SSHD 1TB in Raid

Windows 8.1 (fresh install)

I've got the Camera to work on my desktop workstation with a new USB 3.0 PCIExpress adapter and Faceshift 2015 beta, so I know its not a faulty camera.

P

 

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Vidyasagar_MSC
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Is it visible/detected in device manager under USB??

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Vidyasagar_MSC
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I asked one of my friend and he recommended the below ,

http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/USB-3.0/Cards/2-Port-Flush-Mount-USB-3-ExpressCard-Adapter~ECUSB3S254F

But i would suggest, try to fix the existing card before buying the new one 

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