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Ideal for connecting devices via an internal USB 3.0 port.

Ideal for connecting devices via an internal USB 3.0 port.

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Questiero
Member
215
08-09-2016, 05:25 AM
#1
I recently installed a USB PCIe 1x card to give my desktop more USB-C options. It also includes two internal USB 3.0 ports (not headers). Here are some ideas for using USB ports inside your PC: plugging in a USB thumb drive with Windows installers or Nanite, making it read-only for safe formatting, or using it as a ReadyBoost storage. Other possibilities include switching to another operating system, connecting a wireless USB mouse or keyboard dongle, and exploring unique applications. Any other suggestions?
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Questiero
08-09-2016, 05:25 AM #1

I recently installed a USB PCIe 1x card to give my desktop more USB-C options. It also includes two internal USB 3.0 ports (not headers). Here are some ideas for using USB ports inside your PC: plugging in a USB thumb drive with Windows installers or Nanite, making it read-only for safe formatting, or using it as a ReadyBoost storage. Other possibilities include switching to another operating system, connecting a wireless USB mouse or keyboard dongle, and exploring unique applications. Any other suggestions?

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yPaladin_
Junior Member
39
08-09-2016, 10:59 PM
#2
OS alternatives could be interesting, like a compact Linux version. You probably shouldn’t permanently set up a Windows copy there, since it’s better to get the newest release first.
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yPaladin_
08-09-2016, 10:59 PM #2

OS alternatives could be interesting, like a compact Linux version. You probably shouldn’t permanently set up a Windows copy there, since it’s better to get the newest release first.

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AchillesLTH
Member
59
08-13-2016, 09:11 PM
#3
these are designed to link with internal USB devices such as hardware controllers for lights, fans, and pumps.
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AchillesLTH
08-13-2016, 09:11 PM #3

these are designed to link with internal USB devices such as hardware controllers for lights, fans, and pumps.

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Jackller
Member
71
08-16-2016, 09:27 PM
#4
I utilized several of them.
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Jackller
08-16-2016, 09:27 PM #4

I utilized several of them.

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VLFN
Junior Member
1
08-20-2016, 02:42 PM
#5
USB connectors are available, though a genuine port is needed. The gadgets I’ve seen typically require a USB2 connector.
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VLFN
08-20-2016, 02:42 PM #5

USB connectors are available, though a genuine port is needed. The gadgets I’ve seen typically require a USB2 connector.

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hugojulia
Member
62
08-20-2016, 10:09 PM
#6
Replace those standard cables with a regular USB connection and utilize a typical USB port.
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hugojulia
08-20-2016, 10:09 PM #6

Replace those standard cables with a regular USB connection and utilize a typical USB port.