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WilBro
June 14, 2005, 04:39 PM
I'm fixing up an old system for my neighbour,I managed to install windows xp on it but it seems that the serial port for the mouse has gone bad it has no ps2 or usb port,,, it has one available pci slot,, my question is there such thing as a serial or ps2 pci card that I can get.
Raw Soul
June 14, 2005, 04:47 PM
Absolutely. i have seen them used for the very purpose you intend to use it.
WilBro
June 14, 2005, 04:56 PM
Absolutely. i have seen them used for the very purpose you intend to use it.
ok thanks, so it does exists, I can see your in the US,, all I want to know now where can I get in in Ja. gonna make a couple calls
jerry
June 14, 2005, 06:27 PM
Probably u should check Royale Computers, Watts New and Innovative Systems.
WilBro
June 14, 2005, 08:13 PM
the pc shop has it (serial) for $1500,,innovative no longer stock it, did not get a chance to call watts new and the girl at royale computer was totally confused, dd not have a clue what I was talking about :icon_conf
jerry
June 15, 2005, 07:19 AM
oh yea i forgot about that one, thats an ok price, thats a good place to shop as well for parts.
juba
June 15, 2005, 07:27 AM
Another option is to go USB. Get a USB PCI card, USB mouse and keyboard.
pogi_2nr
June 15, 2005, 08:29 AM
the pc shop has it (serial) for $1500,,innovative no longer stock it, did not get a chance to call watts new and the girl at royale computer was totally confused, dd not have a clue what I was talking about :icon_conf
lol the royale girl probably thought you were talking about a playstation2 card.
digitalchef
June 15, 2005, 08:33 AM
scrap watts new off the list. worse place to get computer parts and accessories. imho

i agree with juba, if you're going to use up the last pci slot, why not get a usb card so you can install printers, scanners, along with a mouse and keyboard.
jerry
June 15, 2005, 09:09 AM
yea better u get a usb card, cuz the majority of new devices are now usb.
WilBro
June 15, 2005, 09:01 PM
I was thinking of getting the usb card,, but my neighbour is a lil short on cash, so to buy the new usb card plus new mouse would be too much for her,, what's the cheapest can I get a usb mouse for anyway?
One thing i'm telling you that lil "rat" is an underrated device ,, imagine me doing all of that installation with just the keyboard!!
jerry
June 16, 2005, 08:55 AM
A usb mouse would cost between $300 - $800, depends on the brand.