I have a problem with usb and usb extensions

compboyo · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:01

So I have 4 usb ports on the mobo.

But for some reason when I ad 3 ro 4 things often 1 or 2 stop workin gor work intermitetnly.

However as I often need more than 4 usb i put in the 4th slot a sub extension. So I may then put 2 or 3 things in the extension. Such as 360 contorller, joystick, sometimes sony phone connector etc...

Why does it often stop working? Can my Pc not power all the usb stuff? Or is some oiff the usb ports faulty?

Gazanimal · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:05

Sounds like you need a powered USB hub. The drain on the socket(s) must be too much for your system, hence it only working intermittently.

Depending upon the power drawer from the things plugged in, your PSU might not be supplying enough power.

Scougar · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:11

Post #2: Nail on the head.

compboyo · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:27

Gazanimal said:
Sounds like you need a powered USB hub. The drain on the socket(s) must be too much for your system, hence it only working intermittently.

Depending upon the power drawer from the things plugged in, your PSU might not be supplying enough power.

cool damn i dont have enough plug sockets lol...I will need to try this.

On a related note. Is it ok or a bad idea to put a double adapter inside a 4 plug extension?

Or to have like in the wall socket a double adapter with one socket off adapter ocnnected to 4 plug extension and the other adapter plug in powered usb. Is this ok?

HangTime · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:52

Technically the answer is no you shouldn't do it however providing that you aren't using a lot of high power devices it should be fine. Put the two weakest things into the double adapter.

Gazanimal · 24 Jul 2011 at 20:53

I think you could get away with a double adaptor in one of the sockets on a 4-way gang, but depends again on the power drawer of the things plugged in. Make sure it has surge-protection too.

If it's something like a powered USB hub & a desk light then I'd imagine that'd be OK, but some people would never use such a combo in case of overloads etc.

Personally I use a 12 socket tower that I bought from Argos for about £25. Surge protected & insured.

compboyo · 24 Jul 2011 at 21:03

I suppose I could just buy like a 6-8 plug adapter and rpelace the 4 way one

Gazanimal · 24 Jul 2011 at 21:13

compboyo said:
I suppose I could just buy like a 6-8 plug adapter and rpelace the 4 way one

That would be a good idea. More sockets the better.

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chid76 · 24 Jul 2011 at 22:11

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compboyo · 24 Jul 2011 at 23:04

lol I keep forgetting this is a forum for an online shop BUT they dotn sell everything so???