keithhr
Flashlight Enthusiast
I need to add a good quality usb hub to my computer, I thought that 4 that it came with would be enough but it isn't. Anyone have one that they can recommend?
any recommendations on a usb hub for my computer?
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LightChucker
Enlightened
For external solutions, Belkin is a good name-brand. Be sure to get one that is powered or you will have problems with some devices.
You should also consider installing another USB board inside your computer.
Chuck
You should also consider installing another USB board inside your computer.
Chuck
Re: any recommendations on a usb hub for my comput
As LightChucker stated....Belkin is a reputable brand. My only other advice is to get one that has an external power supply specifically for the usb hub itself. USB ports actually supply power to the devices which are plugged into them which can add to your power supply's load..depending on the device/devices already plugged in it could be significant. Also, and generally causes the most problems is insufficient power to the usb device could cause that device to not function properly. This is because you plug a usb hub into one port...that one port now has to supply power to multiple devices plugged into the hub. These things being the case, an externally powered usb hub would always be able to supply any devices plugged into it with adequate power.
mike
p.s LightChucker......I like the new name. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
As LightChucker stated....Belkin is a reputable brand. My only other advice is to get one that has an external power supply specifically for the usb hub itself. USB ports actually supply power to the devices which are plugged into them which can add to your power supply's load..depending on the device/devices already plugged in it could be significant. Also, and generally causes the most problems is insufficient power to the usb device could cause that device to not function properly. This is because you plug a usb hub into one port...that one port now has to supply power to multiple devices plugged into the hub. These things being the case, an externally powered usb hub would always be able to supply any devices plugged into it with adequate power.
mike
p.s LightChucker......I like the new name. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Brock
Flashaholic
Re: any recommendations on a usb hub for my comput
You might want to get a USB2 compatible hub, or possible get an additional internal board with USB2 compatibility. It is suppose to be a LOT faster and more things seem to be using it.
You might want to get a USB2 compatible hub, or possible get an additional internal board with USB2 compatibility. It is suppose to be a LOT faster and more things seem to be using it.
Re: any recommendations on a usb hub for my comput
The usb2 hub is MUCH more costly than the usb2 card.
Belkin was a cinch to install the card. Tho they probably all are equally easy. If all you desire is usb1 than they are plentiful and inexpensive for hub or card.
Belkin stands by their product tho I have used the generics for usb2 with zero problems.
If you're gonna go Belkin look at their refurb page. Some cost savings there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Tom
The usb2 hub is MUCH more costly than the usb2 card.
Belkin was a cinch to install the card. Tho they probably all are equally easy. If all you desire is usb1 than they are plentiful and inexpensive for hub or card.
Belkin stands by their product tho I have used the generics for usb2 with zero problems.
If you're gonna go Belkin look at their refurb page. Some cost savings there /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Tom
star882
Enlightened
Re: any recommendations on a usb hub for my comput
Just note that you can't connect one hub into another(I used Belkin hubs, BTW).
Just note that you can't connect one hub into another(I used Belkin hubs, BTW).
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