extra usb?

**hoodlum** · 08-01-2006, 12:58 AM

i need more usb plugs, what should i do?

**timothy** · 08-01-2006, 01:28 AM

Buy pci usb adapter.
Check mobo for extra USB headers.
Buy a HUB.

**hoodlum** · 08-01-2006, 01:31 AM

Buy pci usb adapter.= no room in my case.
Check mobo for extra USB headers. = already used it up(only one on m10000)
Buy a HUB = notenough power to run 4 ports. and extra power requires 5V and car is 12v.

any ideas?

**kjones2k1** · 08-01-2006, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by hoodlum

Buy pci usb adapter.= no room in my case.
Check mobo for extra USB headers. = already used it up(only one on m10000)
Buy a HUB = notenough power to run 4 ports. and extra power requires 5V and car is 12v.

any ideas?

Tap into the 5volt rail(red wire) on a molex connector, now you will have 5volts for a USB hub. Be sure you won't over work your PSU with a USB hub added.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 08-01-2006, 09:20 AM

buy the opus POL from the mp3car store and wire up a 10 port usb hub

**hoodlum** · 08-01-2006, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by kjones2k1

Tap into the 5volt rail(red wire) on a molex connector, now you will have 5volts for a USB hub. Be sure you won't over work your PSU with a USB hub added.

I have m1-atx.

**kjones2k1** · 08-01-2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by hoodlum

I have m1-atx.

You still need to calculate how much power your already drawing without the hub from the PSU to make sure you haven't reach the 90w limit. Here is a power wattage calculator from the FAQ section under power supplies.

http://carpc.kyferez.com/Tools/PSUWattageCalculator.php