Need a firewire port

i have a touchsmart 300 pc and need a firewire connection . is there a port that can be installed?

Tjsmusic, welcome to the forum.
What is the full model of the computer?  I believe that there is a PCI Express, Firewire, Mini-card that will work for you, but I want to make certain.  I will review the specs once I have the the full model and let you know.
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