wwwd Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I've got to that stage where I've got loads of devices for my PC. Is it okay to just go on eBay and buy a USB splitter, or do I need to be concerned about the amount of power each USB port uses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I recommend you buy powered hubs (eg with a mains adapter). You can have loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykez69 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 or buy a pci card with extra usb ports on. running 4 usb devices via a splitter hub into one usb is not ideal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Any going into a PCI card is any different? A lot of PCI cards have the same chipsets and capabilities on them than the hubs do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 or buy a pci card with extra usb ports on. running 4 usb devices via a splitter hub into one usb is not ideal really. Its perfectly ideal through powered hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 What about those simple splitters, stay away from them? I only want to add an extra printer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey650 Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 the splitters are fine for some hardware such as sharing mouse and keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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