Extension or powered hub?

[TheGolfingPablo]

Hi guys. I need to position my PC away from my desk due to lack of space, and need to either use extension cables or a powered hub for my k70 keyboard and razer naga.

Could you let me know what would work best? Extension cables would be easier, but I'm not sure if they'd carry enough power to power the keyboard and pass through usb.

If I use a powered hub, how do I connect it up, to make sure the inputs from my Peripherals get to the PC without lag?

 

[mbarnes86]

Hi

how long an extension usb cable do you need?
Up to 3 meters is no problem for USB 2

keyboard & mouse do not use much power so a powered hub is not needed

typical usb 2.0 port can provide up to 0.5 amp (500mA)
(laptops often less than 0.5 A)

regards

Mike Barnes

 

[TheGolfingPablo]

3 meters may work, but running the cables along the floor and walls might add another meter of length. I'd say more than like 4-5max.