Need More USB Connectors

[andrew991116]

Hi, I want to buy a Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card, but it needs a USB connector to power it (I think), but my MoBo's USB connectors are all being used, one for my H80i fan and the other I think for my hard drive. Is there like an extention cord type thing that allows me to connect more USB cords? Please note that I'm talking about the USB connector inside the case, not the USB port on the outside. I use an Asus Sabertooth 900FX R2.0 mobo.

 

[envy14tpe]

You could add a PCI to USB card. You plug it in your motherboard and it gives you an additional 2-5 USBs.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815166014

Is that what you mean?

 

[Barhumbug]

I think he means USB headers on the motherboard.
Which Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card are you thinking of getting, as I don't see why it should need a USB header to work?

 

[Som3one]

There are a few internal USB hubs if that´s what you are looking for. Namely, this NZXT I*something*01 systembus.
If that is what you are looking for.

 

[Barhumbug]

There are a few internal USB hubs if that´s what you are looking for. Namely, this NZXT I*something*01 systembus.
If that is what you are looking for.

Neat bit of kit http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CC-000-NX
Might even try one myself.

 

[Som3one]

It really is.
BUT there could be some problems with Intel chipsets (more namely the Z87 chipset).
It COULD lead to some instability because some active USB hubs aren´t designed according to Intel standards.

 

[andrew991116]

I think he means USB headers on the motherboard.
Which Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card are you thinking of getting, as I don't see why it should need a USB header to work?

Doesn't it need it to power?

 

[Som3one]

Here´s a more qualified answer:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1773762/major-issues-asus-z87-sabertooth-possibly-cpu.html#11388845

On a sidenote: Turned that the hub wasn´t my issue. However, while googling for solutions for my problem I found a few reports that confirm this statement.

 

[andrew991116]

Here´s a more qualified answer:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-1773762/major-issues-asus-z87-sabertooth-possibly-cpu.html#11388845

On a sidenote: Turned that the hub wasn´t my issue. However, while googling for solutions for my problem I found a few reports that confirm this statement.

That isn't really what I'm looking for, but thank you anyways.

 

[Barhumbug]

I think he means USB headers on the motherboard.
Which Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card are you thinking of getting, as I don't see why it should need a USB header to work?

Doesn't it need it to power?

Okay yes, The WiFi is powered through the PCIe socket, but apparently the Bluetooth is powered by the USB header.
Note that on some of these cards there is an internal USB port available as well, meaning you could use a USB device attached to the Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card (http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/304/images/bluetooth4-wifi.html).

 

[andrew991116]

I think he means USB headers on the motherboard.
Which Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card are you thinking of getting, as I don't see why it should need a USB header to work?

Doesn't it need it to power?

Okay yes, The WiFi is powered through the PCIe socket, but apparently the Bluetooth is powered by the USB header.
Note that on some of these cards there is an internal USB port available as well, meaning you could use a USB device attached to the Gigabyte Wifi/Bluetooth card (http://www.gigabyte.com/MicroSite/304/images/bluetooth4-wifi.html).

So does that mean no bluetooth for me if I don't plug in the header? Sorry if that's a noob question. Also sorry for the late reply.

 

[Barhumbug]

That's right. The WiFi should work okay, but the Bluetooth won't unless the you use the USB header.