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Title: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: fuzeman on March 14, 2008, 03:44:19 PM

Ordering my CH Throttle now and I'll need a powered USB hub to keep the power good.

Any recommendations on which powered USB hub to purchase? 50/50 split on performance vs economical rating.

PS- I strongly dislike the new search function!!!

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Masherbrum on March 14, 2008, 04:02:32 PM

I paid $50 for mine.   But it's been worth it.   It has a base with 3 ports and a detachable hub with 4 more ports on it, for my laptop.   

I bought it at Best Buy about a month ago.  It's been worth it.   

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Wayout on March 15, 2008, 06:34:14 AM

Quote from: Masherbrum on March 14, 2008, 04:02:32 PM

I paid $50 for mine.   But it's been worth it.   It has a base with 3 ports and a detachable hub with 4 more ports on it, for my laptop.   

I bought it at Best Buy about a month ago.  It's been worth it.   

What brand/model number did you get? 

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Hamltnblue on March 15, 2008, 09:39:05 AM

Mine's a Dynex 7 port hub. Make sure you get one with a separate power supply.
Also do not put usb headsets on it. Causes Lag on the stick.

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: fuzeman on March 15, 2008, 10:15:19 AM

Finally found the thread I was looking for with this newfangled search gizmotch.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,206089.0.html  [ old thread, do not reply to this one!!! ]

Replies 104 and 108 have suggestions for a couple hubs.

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: The Fugitive on March 15, 2008, 10:22:59 AM

I use a Belkin (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=159070) All 3 CH pieces plug into it, with a spare for my memory stick. Never any troubles with my stick..... well other than a button going bad  :) but I got that fixed with a bit of help from "HomeBoy"

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Optiker on March 15, 2008, 11:07:29 AM

fuzeman,
I'm using a Belkin USB 2.0. It has a separate power supply and 7 ports. Paid~$35 at Bestbuy ~ 1 year ago. Solves a myriad of USB problems, particularly with CH gear - really smoothed out the comm link between the stick/throttle and computer.
Regards,
Optiker

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Pudgie on March 15, 2008, 01:49:03 PM

Go Belkin....................pur e, plain & simple.

Yes, there are others out there that work just fine.

But to confess, I'm very biased toward Belkin as I've been using the Belkin model that I have w/ my CH stuff for 6-7 yrs now w/o any problems (Belkin ExpressBus 4-port USB 1.1 hub). This model is discontinued but the newer Belkin products are just as solid.

 :D

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Wayout on March 15, 2008, 01:54:32 PM

Quote from: Optiker on March 15, 2008, 11:07:29 AM

fuzeman,
I'm using a Belkin USB 2.0. It has a separate power supply and 7 ports. Paid~$35 at Bestbuy ~ 1 year ago. Solves a myriad of USB problems, particularly with CH gear - really smoothed out the comm link between the stick/throttle and computer.
Regards,
Optiker

This morning I picked up the same, Belkin 7 port powered USB hub.  The difference with Saitek stick/throttle is amazing.  No more jerkyness, no more having the nose of the plane jump all over even with the smallest stick input.  The nose of the plane actually points where I tell it.  Of course that's still my biggest ptoblem.  The nose points where I tell it not where I need it. 

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: fuzeman on March 15, 2008, 06:18:31 PM

Sounds like its Belkin, I found one , the F5U234V1 mentioned at Provantage for under $24.

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: wabbit on March 16, 2008, 11:06:20 AM

I bought one of these a month ago with 7ports and power adapter. Good reviews and works fine for me so far.
 $24.95 at newegg

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182057


Wabbit

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: Masherbrum on March 16, 2008, 08:54:50 PM

Quote from: Wayout on March 15, 2008, 06:34:14 AM

What brand/model number did you get? 

This one

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=377068 (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=377068)

Title: Re: Which powered USB hub to get?
Post by: RATTFINK on March 16, 2008, 10:55:31 PM

Quote from: The Fugitive on March 15, 2008, 10:22:59 AM

I use a Belkin (http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=159070) All 3 CH pieces plug into it, with a spare for my memory stick. Never any troubles with my stick..... well other than a button going bad  :) but I got that fixed with a bit of help from "HomeBoy"

That's what I use.  Cheap & it does the job.