Question about USB powering of the GPS receiver.

acura cl · 09-06-2006, 02:54 PM

Will my GPS receiver work better if I connect it directly to the mobo's USB port rather than on a 4 port non-powered hub?

I'm assuming as long as it's locking onto satellites its working to its' full capacity.

But i've always wondered if connecting it directly to the mobo would squeeze a little more performance out of it.

Thanks!

Tidder · 09-06-2006, 02:59 PM

Probably not.

It is always a good idea though to have the devices you really depend on plugged straight into the PC.

v8 scimitar · 09-06-2006, 03:20 PM

If its working its working I would think. Only time I could see it make any odds is if your drawing too much power from the hub but you would soon know if you were.

Goddy · 09-24-2006, 06:49 AM

My experience is that it really helps to hook it up straight to the mobo. I once used an extension USB cable and that turned out to have less power and much worse signal. Since I removed the extension cable I have a lot better and sooner lock.
So if you are using a non-powered hub its like the same as using an extension cable.

2 options: power your hub or connect it straight to the mobo

DarquePervert · 09-24-2006, 08:15 AM

I do believe he's talking about connecting to the USB headers on the motherboard, not a USB port on the motherboard vs a USB hub/extension.

But I agree that it shouldn't make a difference. If it's working, it's working.

Goddy · 10-05-2006, 05:45 PM

As far as I can see he said connect it directly to the mobo instead of a 4 port non-powered hub ?!