VFD issues

[iamlofi]

I have just built my htpc and i decided on the Silverstone LC03v Case. This is the one that comes with the VFD parallel connector thingy. Now the main issue is that i also perchased the Abit AN8 Ultra Mobo and as i unpacked it realised that it doesent have a parallel input !!

now is tehre any way that i can either

A: get a usb lead for this ?

or

B: Use a USB >> Parallel Dongel and it would work ?

Thanks

Andy

 

[KraGorn]

You can get a PCI card for this which I think should do the job.

 

[iamlofi]

yes that could be an option!

only issue is that mobo has 3 pci ports. 2 are being used by Tuners and the one spare is very close to the Gfx card which is passivly cooled 6600GT so not much clearance between the 2 cards : /

 

[willsy2]

How about a USB to parallel converter.
Here (about halfway down the page)

 

[iamlofi]

thats a bi directional Parallel for printers the one im looking for is the 24 pin parallel. connector.

i know that you can get them just the case if t will work or not !

im waiting for an email from silvertsone at the moment