PCI E x1 USB card

[Guest]

I have a single PCI E slot on my mobo and I would like to utilize to its best

 

I want to connect some extra USB devices. Been looking too much and can not decide one

 

First off I don't know how good is PCI E slot. I will be connecting mouse/keyboard there so I need it to be stable

 

Second USB 3.0 is not needed but I only have 2 slot in the front panel so if there are 3.0 then great, I can move my mouse/keyboard somewhere else (to the mobo itself)

 

Third I don't know how much ports is optimal for a single pcie slot. I've seen a lot of 2 usb ports on Newegg canada. For me 2 is a bit small. Maybe 3 and more.

 

Powered? Maybe I can charge my devices. Is it safe to charge without power, do I drain power from mobo or something. 

 

Preferably metallic color (though if it is black I am fine)

 

Here I've been looking at Rosewill (nice brand)

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815166038

 

And SYba with molex power

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815124118

 

 

 

[spwath]

You are overthinking it. Any will do fine.