USB Expansion

[Captain Kirks Son]

I need some serious help and guidance here. What I fundamentally want to do, is add an in-desk USB Hub (like a grommet) to expand my USB capabilities on my Desktop. I have a finite of USB ports (2x 2.0 - these are for Keyboard and Mouse), 2x 3.2 Gen 1 and 2x 3.2 Gen 2) ports on my MB but I need more. I am studying my degree in digital media, and aside from the keyboard and mouse, I have a:

• C922 Pro Webcam,
• Desktop Light,
• Boom Mic,
• Wacom Graphic Tablet,
• Brother printer and
• a Headset

that I need to run simultaneously. I don't recall the LTT guys ever running a segment on hardware like this, but if they have PLEASE direct me to that!!!

 

The obvious answer would be to use the ones on the front, HOWEVER, I wish to refrain from having too many cables in the front of my tower, as you could understand.

 

Can anyone help me here and direct to what I could get for something like this?

 

Issues:

- Don't care if it sits on Desktop, Mounted or otherwise

- I live in Australia, so please do not suggest places in the US that I cannot access. I am looking for products not store locations.

- Specifically looking for something that isn't bulky

 

Specifications:

(GPU in process of Upgrade)

Component	Selection
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master A71C 38.99 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Storage	Gigabyte GP-GSTFS31240GNTD 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
GPU	ASUS RX580 8GB
Case	Thermaltake Versa H17 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply	Corsair RM750 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit

[Poinkachu]

On 4/1/2023 at 11:25 AM, Captain Kirks Son said:

I need some serious help and guidance here. What I fundamentally want to do, is add an in-desk USB Hub (like a grommet) to expand my USB capabilities on my Desktop. I have a finite of USB ports (2x 2.0 - these are for Keyboard and Mouse), 2x 3.2 Gen 1 and 2x 3.2 Gen 2) ports on my MB but I need more. I am studying my degree in digital media, and aside from the keyboard and mouse, I have a:

• C922 Pro Webcam,
• Desktop Light,
• Boom Mic,
• Wacom Graphic Tablet,
• Brother printer and
• a Headset

that I need to run simultaneously. I don't recall the LTT guys ever running a segment on hardware like this, but if they have PLEASE direct me to that!!!

 

The obvious answer would be to use the ones on the front, HOWEVER, I wish to refrain from having too many cables in the front of my tower, as you could understand.

 

Can anyone help me here and direct to what I could get for something like this?

 

Issues:

- Don't care if it sits on Desktop, Mounted or otherwise

- I live in Australia, so please do not suggest places in the US that I cannot access. I am looking for products not store locations.

- Specifically looking for something that isn't bulky

 

Specifications:

(GPU in process of Upgrade)

Component	Selection
CPU	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master A71C 38.99 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard	Asus TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
Storage	Gigabyte GP-GSTFS31240GNTD 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
GPU	ASUS RX580 8GB
Case	Thermaltake Versa H17 MicroATX Mini Tower Case
Power Supply	Corsair RM750 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit

So... a good enough USB hub then

If there's a lot of your peripherals gets power from USB port, then a USB hub with external power unless you buy a good enough Type-C hub.

But yeah, me, I'd probably go for one with external power anyway just so the peripherals doesn't draw too much power through my motherboard.

 

Example of USB hub with external power:

https://www.amazon.com.au/HOPDAY-Powered-Splitter-Individual-Switches/dp/B0BP6DS925/ref=sr_1_34?crid=2DEPCOWGCZZ0K&keywords=usb+hub&qid=1680453545&sprefix=usb+hub%2Caps%2C417&sr=8-34

 

Brands that I've used in the past and currently are (not limited to just USB-hub) :

- Orico

- Ugreen

- Baseus

- Vention

[Captain Kirks Son]

21 hours ago, Poinkachu said:

So... a good enough USB hub then

If there's a lot of your peripherals gets power from USB port, then a USB hub with external power unless you buy a good enough Type-C hub.

But yeah, me, I'd probably go for one with external power anyway just so the peripherals doesn't draw too much power through my motherboard.

 

Brands that I've used in the past and currently are (not limited to just USB-hub) :

- Orico

- Ugreen

- Baseus

- Vention

Thanks for your advice, Poinkachu. I will do my research based on this. Admittedly, I didn't think of an External powered hub, so this has definitely opened up my options. Much obliged and thanks! Happy Easter!