Extra USB Port Extenders

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  1. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Extra USB Port Extenders


    Hello,

    Amazing how fast one uses up the USB Ports supplied in the desktop PC.
    Am trying to only use the ones in the back, as it gets messy if I also use the two on the front.

    Have an external powered 4-Port hub that I purchased, and am using that also.

    Seems like I need another one or two spigots.

    Question: If I get another powered external 4-Port extender, can this be plugged into a port on the existing extra Port extender I already have, or must it only be plugged into one of the USB ports in the back of the PC ?

    Does it matter at all, and the PC will recognize it either way ?

    Thanks,
    Bob
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  2. Posts : 289
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #2

    You should be able to plug right into your existing USB hub rather than going all the way back to the PC...
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  3. Posts : 2,127
    Windows XP - Now Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit).
       #3

    ^Yes agreed, but I wonder if power draw is a problem?
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  4. Posts : 774
    Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
       #4

    Theoretically the limit on daisy chaining USB devices is 127 per port...
    However i wouldn't recommend it.
    Why not add a USB PCI card ? ?
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  5. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    From OP:


    Hi,

    How many Ports would this provide ?

    Frankly, I am not too sure about installing one; if I can or not.

    I have a new HP PC, and I have never in my life (retired Engr.) seen such a mess of wiring like what's inside this new HP desktop.
    Really denotes what sloppy and non-professional mean.
    A real disgrace.
    No wiring harness, or even a few tie-wraps to neaten things up

    Would hate to have to try and move wires around to install the card.
    Hard to believe that I could do it without messing something up by moving a wire, disrupting a connector, etc.

    Thoughts ?

    Thanks for help,
    Bob
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  6. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #6

    Instead of daisy chaining another hub, why not just get a 7 port hub instead? That way you would have 3 additional ports, and keep things somewhat tidier.
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  7. Posts : 2,240
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
       #7

    check your pci slots that you have open on the back or your PC. You should have 1 or 2 empty slots available. Go to your local retail store...ie...walmart and pick one up for $20 or less. Install it into one of the empty slots. That easy.
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  8. Posts : 774
    Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
       #8

    And to answer your other question it will add 4 or 6 Ports...plus 1 Bluetooth...dependin on which card you choose...
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  9. Posts : 607
    7 x64 Ultimate
       #9

    patio said:
    Theoretically the limit on daisy chaining USB devices is 127 per port...
    However i wouldn't recommend it.
    Why not add a USB PCI card ? ?

    Doesn't sound like the OP will be anywhere near 127. A PCI card will just lead him back under his desk where he doesn't want to go.
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  10. Posts : 289
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #10

    Power draw shouldn't be a problem if the hubs are self-powered (most are).
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