USB Front Panel Hub ?
USB Front Panel Hub ?
Hi
I'm using a PC with the following specs: CPU-Intel Core I7 4th Gen 4770S, motherboard from Gigabyte, Gigabyte GA- Z97-D3H, DDR3 memory with 32 GB, and a Corsair CP-9020098- VS650 power supply with 650 watts.
I need to install a front panel hub that supports 6 ports—2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, microphone input, and audio output. This will make it easy to connect USB devices, printers, scanners, and external hard drives.
Query: Are the current components compatible with this front panel USB hub? I appreciate your response.
Your motherboard's 3xUSB2.0 header will give you six USB 2.0 front panel ports. It should work fine, but I wouldn't consider another PSU, as this particular model—https://www.corsair.com/eu/en/p/psu...0-650-watt-power-supply-eu-plug-cp-9020098-eu—is the one you're advised to avoid, especially compared to the green-labeled CX unit from Corsair.
Thank you for your message. I understand the suggestion to upgrade from a 650-watt to a 750-watt PSU. For technical guidance, it's best to consider specific requirements such as power consumption, form factor, and compatibility. Please let me know which type of PSU you prefer, and I can provide more tailored advice.
Power needs for the components you wish to install are irrelevant; the PSU should suffice, but do you have a dedicated GPU? Those could demand significant power, while PCIe connections can handle up to 75W, and GPUs needing extra power connections typically require 100W or more.