USB ports

kuyenmotdivad · 17 Jun 2020

Hi,

how do you guys manage, I dont have enough USB 3.1/3.0 ports on my motherboard, Would a USB hub (Powered) solve my problem?

Thank you

Caledon Ken · 17 Jun 2020

Hubs work but have you considered expansion card?

Rosewill RC-508 USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Card with 4 USB 3.0 Ports, Speed Up to 5.0 Gbps - Newegg.com

kuyenmotdivad · 17 Jun 2020

Caledon Ken said:

Hubs work but have you considered expansion card?

Rosewill RC-508 USB 3.0 PCI-E Express Card with 4 USB 3.0 Ports, Speed Up to 5.0 Gbps - Newegg.com

That would be perfect, will have to try Amazon as isn't Newegg for US customers and I'm from the UK.

Caledon Ken · 17 Jun 2020

It was just an example.

Bet computer shops in your area also have. Shop local.

Good luck, sure you will find something.

kuyenmotdivad · 17 Jun 2020

How about this one? Rocketek 5 Ports Usb 3.0 to Expansion Card-5 USB 3.0: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics, or would you recommend one of Amazon?

Thank you by the way for the advice.

Caledon Ken · 17 Jun 2020

Not sure about that card.

They mention something about 19 pin USB.

I think they are taking the MB header and splitting it. You notice where it slides into expansion slot it does not look like an electrical connection.

kuyenmotdivad · 17 Jun 2020

Caledon Ken said:

Not sure about that card.

They mention something about 19 pin USB.

I think they are taking the MB header and splitting it. You notice where it slides into expansion slot it does not look like an electrical connection.

Ya was wondering the same, which would you recommend? Can't seem to find any good ones on Amazon and the other sites I use (Scan and Overclockers) most of them are out of stock.

Caledon Ken · 17 Jun 2020

Not sure. How many ports are you looking for?

Any future considerations like usb Type C connection?

PCI-E to USB 3.0 Type C +3 Type A Expansion Card - Interface USB 3.0 4-Port Express Card Desktop with 15 pin SATA Power Connector [ Include with A 4pin to 2x15pin Cable + A 15pin to 2x 15pin SATA Y-C: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

kuyenmotdivad · 17 Jun 2020

4 or more would be best, the only device i have with a type c usb us my huewei phone, not sure there is much use for a type c yet is there?

MisterEd · 17 Jun 2020

Caledon Ken said:

Not sure about that card.

They mention something about 19 pin USB.

I think they are taking the MB header and splitting it. You notice where it slides into expansion slot it does not look like an electrical connection.

Motherboards with a USB 3.0 19-pin header on the motherboard normally can be used with with a front panel or back panel adapter to provide 2 additional USB 3.0 ports.

The card being discussed provides 5 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel. However it still needs the USB 3.0 19-pin header on the motherboard for the 5 volt power needed for these USB ports. That is because the PCIe connector alone can't provide enough 5 volt power for this board.

If you look on Amazon you will find similar boards with fewer USB ports that do get power from the PCIe connector. They do not need any additional power.