What kind of adapter would I need?\n\nThere's a 50% chance I might get a video camera or other device in the future that uses Firewire. I want to be able to use it with a computer that has reliable parts but no Firewire ports, so an adapter would be needed but I don't know how that would work.\n\nThe mother board would be ASUS A8N5X ATX AMD.
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put a firewire card in a empty pci slot,  they are cheap.
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1. U may use a Serial Port to A/V change over cable\n2. U may use a Firewire Port.\n3. U may use a USB to A/V.\n4. U may Use a S-video Cable.\n\nAll the Best!\n\nNikhil Chowdhary \nTechnical Support Expert \nDELL INTERNATIONAL SERVICES,
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Some people.  Yes you can connect them via Firewire.  Put the files you want to transfer in a shared folder, or share the folder they are currently in.  It should be as simple as plug and play, both Mac and PCs running Windows XP support transfers of files via Firewire.  Note, you can't do this with USB 2.0 unless you have a network enabled USB 2.0 connection, it's a special USB cable you have to buy, basically it has networking brains in it.  Firewire has this ability built in.
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If you have firewire, use that - it's fast.  I think if you use an ethernet cable, that should work also.  You just have to use the Windows Networking Wizard thing and it should be fine.
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Need more information to give you an intelligent answer?\n\nCPU speed; RAM speed and amount; connection types, USB 1.1 or 2.0,  firewire, etc.; HD Size, type(s); Video card(s), and any other pertinent specifications?
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I believe USB 2 is technically faster but only in Peak bursts. Firewire can maintain a sustained data rate over a longer period of time.\n\nI have had problems with certain firewire hard drives with video so make sure you check up on the specific drive you are purchasing. Make sure your drive is at least 7200 rpm. I built my drive with a ADS firewire USB2 enclosure and a Western Digital hard drive. it was simple and has been dependable, and if it fails I can get an inexpensive drive and replace it. Worked for me.\n\nTony
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Check out the link below about USB and firewire.
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Take the side cover off and look.\nDo you have a Video expansion slot?\nIf so, it is AGP or PCI-e?\nA lot of the cheaper boards do not have a video slot.\nIf you have a regular PCI slot open, you would need to buy a card that fits the slot.
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you want a IEEE 1394 Firewire PCI Host Adapter card\n\nfind deals here http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=IEEE+1394+Firewire+PCI+Host+Adapter+cards
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The video is transfered using a firewire cable. You will need a firewire card on your computer and a cable. It's also called a 1394 connection.
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Hi I build those gaming computers so I have a good working knowledge here.  I have no idea about your motherboard but forget that for now. First I would buy another 512meg of ram and then go for a new video card the ati9550 is very out of date. Whether you have a agp slot or a pci express slot for video is very important figure out wich one you have and if its an agp invest another 75$ for a motherboard with a pci express it has 10X the ability of the agp.  A good video card is going to cost you about 300 for a good one 500 for the top of the line and sli is double the cost.
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I don't think there is a difference in the quality of the video.  I do think a PCI device installed in the case would look cleaner (less clutter).  I recommend using a DV (Camcorder) to Firewire (PC) because it uses one line for both video and audio.  For software, I recommend Pinnacle Systems Studio 500-PCI version 10 for starters if you feel comfortable opening your case and installing.  Otherwise, go with Studio 500-USB version 10.\n\nGood luck!
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What model motherboard do you have?\n\nEdit: Hmm, well when there isn't an option in the BIOS that usually means you have to change a jumper setting on the motherboard. Try downloading and running this program: http://www.sofotex.com/AIDA32-download_L9326.html It's a system information tool and should tell you the model of the motherboard. Once I know that I can do some searching to find out the jumper settings.
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According to the Mfgr. YES!! You might need to download the newer drivers.\n\nhttp://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=5&subcategory=31&product=106&nav=systemRequirements\n\nDrivers Link:\n\nhttp://us.creative.com/support/downloads/download.asp?MainCategory=218&sOSName=Windows+2000&region=1&Product_Name=PC-CAM+350&Product_ID=106&modelnumber=&driverlang=1033&OS=9&drivertype=0&x=13&y=16
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Nope, you need a wirless adaptor, USB adaptors are cheap, ($12 - 30 Bucks) try compusa, or tigerdirect.com
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First, borrow one of your friends monitors and see if it works on your computer, if it works, you need to buy a new monitor because yours is fried. If it still doesn't work you need to buy a new video card. If you monitor plugs into the back of your computer somewhere in the top half of the tower, then you have an integrated video card which means you'd have to replace the whole motherboard. But if your monitor plugs in around the bottom of your tower in the back, then just get the video card.
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No, you need to get a fire wire port.  You should be able to get a firewire PCI card with 4 or so ports for around $20.