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Extra USB Ports - driftwood - 16-11-2024
I need to add some rear USB ports to my old gaming system.
I need help to select the correct part.
I have studied the manual but are not certain enough.
The motherboard is: Asus Tuf Gaming Z490-Plus (Wifi)
Four ports would be desirable but two would suffice.
I am already using the front panel connector.
Thanks
RE: Extra USB Ports - king1 - 16-11-2024
any of these will do what you want.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/category/components/io-cards/usb-cards
with usb2 you used to be able to get a pci slot plate with usb ports that connect by cable to a spare usb header on the motherboard, which your board does have, but I cannot see any pf that variety available for usb3
As another option a simple USB Hub will do the job
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/category/peripherals/usb-hubs
RE: Extra USB Ports - driftwood - 16-11-2024
Thanks for that.
I probably would have bought something like,
https://www.flashtrend.co.nz/startech.com-4-port-usb-a-female-slot-plate-adapte?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPsdLdqMG1aykniT3L8QUR67_BDCUeEgFgflfXuVoVzUVxuaJt4vyfUaAixYEALw_wcB
RE: Extra USB Ports - king1 - 16-11-2024
(16-11-2024, 07:44 PM)driftwood Wrote: Thanks for that.
I probably would have bought something like,
https://www.flashtrend.co.nz/startech.com-4-port-usb-a-female-slot-plate-adapte?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_9u5BhCUARIsABbMSPsdLdqMG1aykniT3L8QUR67_BDCUeEgFgflfXuVoVzUVxuaJt4vyfUaAixYEALw_wcB
that one is the usb2 version I mentioned, and would work assuming you have a spare usb2 header on the motherboard.
A usb3 equivalent of that would do the same thing (although usb3 is much faster) but I haven't seen any product of that variety for usb3 - not saying they don't exist though, it is possible... USB3 has a different mobo connector...
RE: Extra USB Ports - king1 - 16-11-2024
found a two port here
https://acquire.co.nz/p/startech/other-adapters-converters/startechcom-2-port-usb-30-a-female-slot-plate-adapter-usb3splate-3296828
RE: Extra USB Ports - Wainuitech - 16-11-2024
Cards are what I would use, ( the motherboard has the slot. ) BUT remember the front ports are likely already connected to the Board, and there's only 1 header.
RE: Extra USB Ports - driftwood - 17-11-2024
Thanks guys, I'll go for this one then.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ADPORC2000/Orico-Desktop-PC-4-Port-High-Speed-USB-30-PCI-Expr
RE: Extra USB Ports - nzoomed - 18-11-2024
If it was me I would be adding a PCI-E USB card which should give you some high speed 10GB USB3.2/gen2 ports if you pick the right one.