USB Madness

[ubuntu-guru]

Wasn't sure where to post this... it deals with USB ports in general, but I've spent 3 days now trying to find the right thing, and my brain is about to explode. Here's a summary of what I need so I don't write paragraphs

 

I have a USB 3.2 Type C port in the back of my computer

 

I want a device (powered hub, etc), where I can plug into that port, but the hud itself would give me one working USB Type C port back on the hub. Don't really need them split, but it would be a bonus.

But I also want a USB hub to give me a few USB ports on my desk. USB 3.0 Type A is fine. 

 

Mainly I just want a box on my desk so I don't have to go behind the computer and plug something in, or get up and plug it into the front of the case.

 

So in short:

- A hub that plugs into the USB 3.2 type C in the back that can sit on my desk

- Gives me one USB Type C on the hub back to use since I plugged the hub into the one on the back of the case.

- Has a few USB type A also for data.
- x1 charging port is a bonus

- Don't need the SD card ports, or HDMI ports some hubs have. Only need USB

 

I don't care if the hub has to be usb 3.0 or 3.1, as long as it plugs into that USB 3.2 C in the back. I'll take the speed difference. 5Gbps is enough. I just want the comfort of having it on the desk so I can just reach and plug in. But also not lose the USB C in the back by plugging in the hub.

[ubuntu-guru]

3 minutes ago, Caroline said:

Here's something https://www.amazon.co.uk/QGeeM-Tempered-Adapter-with100W-Compatible/dp/B082KN5W9D

 

pro:

comes with a C port

 

cons:

has the sd slots

glass cover, one slip aaand it's gone

short cable

Thanks. The SD slots and stuff are fine. I just figured it would be easy to find one if it didn't have all the other bells and whistles.

And the USB C it comes with is a data port correct? The ones I've seen that do get included appear to be for charging only, and don't support data (usb drive, etc).

And for the short cable, I assume I can just buy a USB C extension cable. It appears all I need for it to be comfortable is about 1 foot / 30 cm. Tower sits on my desk to my right.

[mariushm]

If you're talking about the msi x570 board in your description, you also have the option of using a usb 3.2 gen2 type A connector in the back, not just the type c connector.

 

Anynway, here's some suggestions :

StarTech.com HB31C3A1CB 4-Port USB-C Hub - 10Gbps - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C - 9.8" Host Cable (HB31C3A1CB) - Newegg.com

StarTech.com HB31C3A1CS 4-Port USB C Hub - USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C - Powered - Universal Power Adapter Included (HB31C3A1CS) - Newegg.com

(like first link but with power delivery up to 100w) StarTech.com HB31C3A1CPD3 4-Port USB-C Hub 10 Gbps with Power Delivery & 9.8" Attached Host Cable - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C (HB31C3A1CPD3) - Newegg.com

 

1 usb type a + 1 usb type c + regular sata (for external drives)  + uhs card reader : Cable Matters 10Gbps USB C Multiport Adapter (USB C Hub) with USB-A, USB-C, MicroSD and UHS-II SD Card Reader, 2.5 3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drive and Optical Drive Reader - Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Newegg.com

 

and this is just a few picked fro mthe page here :  https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=usb+10g+hub&page=2

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ubuntu-guru]

1 minute ago, mariushm said:

If you're talking about the msi x570 board in your description, you also have the option of using a usb 3.2 gen2 type A connector in the back, not just the type c connector.

 

Anynway, here's some suggestions :

StarTech.com HB31C3A1CB 4-Port USB-C Hub - 10Gbps - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C - 9.8" Host Cable (HB31C3A1CB) - Newegg.com

StarTech.com HB31C3A1CS 4-Port USB C Hub - USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C - Powered - Universal Power Adapter Included (HB31C3A1CS) - Newegg.com

(like first link but with power delivery up to 100w) StarTech.com HB31C3A1CPD3 4-Port USB-C Hub 10 Gbps with Power Delivery & 9.8" Attached Host Cable - 3x USB-A & 1x USB-C (HB31C3A1CPD3) - Newegg.com

 

1 usb type a + 1 usb type c + regular sata (for external drives)  + uhs card reader : Cable Matters 10Gbps USB C Multiport Adapter (USB C Hub) with USB-A, USB-C, MicroSD and UHS-II SD Card Reader, 2.5 3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drive and Optical Drive Reader - Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible - Newegg.com

 

and this is just a few picked fro mthe page here :  https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=usb+10g+hub&page=2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah, I use the 3.2 Type A ports. The type c one I'm referring to is a YubiKey 5 USB-C U2F. It came with thunderbolt and USB-C for that particular device, so I was just going to extend the port from the back of the case and utilize that. The board also supports a USB-C at the front, but my particular case doesn't have USB C, so I'd have to buy a PCI slot card to hook into that port on the MB and it would still put the port on the back of the case.

 

The only other solution is to buy a USB C to USB A adapter that plugs onto the end of the YubiKey USB C port and convert it that way. But I figured since I have the USB C ports, I would just find a solution to actually utilize them in case I ever get any other devices that are USB C, I don't have to play the bunny game of getting up and reaching back there.