Need a new Z97 motherboard with 3x USB 2.0 headers. Suggestions?

[L3OUGH]

Hi

I need a replacement for my dead ASUS Z97-K motherboard. The only real requirement I have is it needs 3x USB headers for the following:

1 for case USBs
1 for my Corsair H100IGTX cooler
1 for my NZXT Hue+

I was hoping to move away from ASUS as this is the second board I've had trouble with. I was thinking the MSI Gaming 5 or 7 but both only have 2 USB 2 headers.

Anyone got any suggestions?

 

[TechyInAZ]

How about the Z97-A? My Z97-A has 3 USB 2.0 internal headers.

 

[L3OUGH]

But that's an ASUS board isn't it.

 

[mcnumpty23]

its possible to buy a usb header expansion card

i know nzxt do them

gives you up to 3 extra usb headers far as i remember

 

[mcnumpty23]

looks like can even get more than what i thought

https://www.scan.co.uk/products/nzxt-iu01-usb-expansion-gives-you-6-internal-and-2-external-usbs

 

[L3OUGH]

I believe that splits the bandwidth though of one port.

 

[TechyInAZ]

But that's an ASUS board isn't it.

Oh sorry. I didn't see your thing on moving away from ASUS. My Bad. (BTW...The Z97-A is the best board I've ever had. Reliability is rock solid for me. Just make sure you install the latest BIOS and drivers and your set.)

 

[mcnumpty23]

I believe that splits the bandwidth though of one port.

it may do

but thats not going to matter for the hue+ (got one myself love it)

or for the h100igtx

would only matter if for example using a few flash drives all at the same time

 

[mcnumpty23]

and if you think about it pc cases already do it

2 front usb 2.0 or even 3.0 ports are usually run off 1 header

 

[L3OUGH]

True I guess. Just a shame as it's something to make look tidy in the case.