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HardLanding
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:38 pm 
Can anyone tell me when it's OK to use a USB-cable powered hub, and when it's necessary to choose one that has its own separate power supply?

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CRJCapt
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:52 pm 
When using large items like joy sticks and yokes, use a usb hub that has it's own power cord. Unpowered usb hubs are only suited for small draw items like pocket usb drives.
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Greekman72
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:05 pm 
You can also use a USB-hub that plugs in directly to your mobo(to an AGP slot) and gives you till 4 more USB ports to your system.This kind of hub can supports every kind of USB device.
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tomthetank
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:24 am 
Only use a USB hub if your power supply is good enough

Add up all you have and use,you maybe supprised Shocked
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RadarMan
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:43 am 
TTT is right on the button. Use this program to see how much of your power supply your using, or overusing.
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

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HardLanding
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:46 am 
Thanx all. I'll have to get one with its own PS.

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Greekman72
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:59 am 
RadarMan wrote:
TTT is right on the button. Use this program to see how much of your power supply your using, or overusing.
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

Radar


Great Link RadarMan Exclamation Thanks a lot Thumbs Up!
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