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DarquePervert · 06-15-2006, 08:53 PM

You probably have a M10000 motherboard or something similar if you can power the system w/ a 90w PSU.
There are headers on the motherboard to add more USB ports, as well, saving you the hassle of the powered USB hub.
Just a thought.

If you're concerned about power draw draining the battery, I suggest breaking out the multimeter and seeing exactly how much you're drawing. From that, you can calculate how long you can power that off the battery before you'll lose the ability to start the car. Considering USB devices draw very little power, I'm sure it's not a huge power draw.

06-15-2006, 08:53 PM	#2
DarquePervert Neither darque nor pervert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In The Sticks near The 'Ham Posts: 11,990	You probably have a M10000 motherboard or something similar if you can power the system w/ a 90w PSU. There are headers on the motherboard to add more USB ports, as well, saving you the hassle of the powered USB hub. Just a thought. If you're concerned about power draw draining the battery, I suggest breaking out the multimeter and seeing exactly how much you're drawing. From that, you can calculate how long you can power that off the battery before you'll lose the ability to start the car. Considering USB devices draw very little power, I'm sure it's not a huge power draw. __________________ SEARCH: It's how information gets found! How To Ask Questions The Smart Way [\|\|\|\|\|\|\|--] - 80% (I estimate completion in Spring '07) My Worklog