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[SOLVED] Looking for a PCIx USB Addon Card or a Quality HUB

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Hello and Happy new year everyone !!

I have a quick one here. I am looking for more USB ports.

I have a requirement, no molex power cable. I simply can't get one into the card without screwing up a look. I already tried several cards without molex and they're not working too well. I am talking about random disconnects and all sorts of errors and driver issues. I need a solid add-on card. I am not using 2.5 USB powered external drives that may cause problems because the device using too much power but I will use 4-5 devices like G910 keyboard that has LED lights on it, or EOS-R DSLR to move photos. Basically, I want something solid. I need around 5 USB 3.0 / 3.1 card

Right now I am using this card that I am semi-happy with
https://www.newegg.com/model-orico-pvu3-5o2i-pci-express-to-usb-3-0-card/p/14G-0001-00017

My second choice is a powered USB hub, too many choices. Maybe someone is using it with everything without a single problem and can recommend one I'll be grateful, I'll just connect it to my 3.1 USB header in the back and hope for the best.

Thank you guys !!!
 
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And a Happy New Year to you too!

This is what I noticed in your sig space;
| MSI Z390 Godlike | i9 9900K @ 5.3 Ghz all cores | Samsung 970PRO Nvme 1TB | Samsung 850 Evo 2TB | Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB @ 3400 | RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra | TT iRGB PLUS1250W PSU | View 71 RGB | TT 360 Premium AIO Cooler | Windows 10 Pro 64bit

If you still have the motherboard listed in your sig space, then the board can grant you access to 10 or more USB ports. I think you're better off getting an internal USB breakaway cable/bracket like this.
And a Happy New Year to you too!

This is what I noticed in your sig space;
| MSI Z390 Godlike | i9 9900K @ 5.3 Ghz all cores | Samsung 970PRO Nvme 1TB | Samsung 850 Evo 2TB | Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB @ 3400 | RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra | TT iRGB PLUS1250W PSU | View 71 RGB | TT 360 Premium AIO Cooler | Windows 10 Pro 64bit

If you still have the motherboard listed in your sig space, then the board can grant you access to 10 or more USB ports. I think you're better off getting an internal USB breakaway cable/bracket like this.
 
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