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Title: powered hubs
Post by: zack1234 on December 31, 2012, 12:38:33 AM

Are they a good idea?

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: Masherbrum on December 31, 2012, 01:01:34 AM

Yes.   

I have had this one for 5 years and the Silver portion will detach.

www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394046 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817394046)

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: dhaus on December 31, 2012, 04:27:49 AM

What do you need it for?  I got a Saitek X52 HOTAS and read about spiking and constant calibration problems.  There seemed to be a vague sense that the X52 was a power hog and most of the issues were caused by underpowered usb ports.  I got a powered usb hub (Belkin) at the same time I got the X52 and have always had the x52 plugged into the hub.  Over a 4 year period, I have never had any issues with spiking or calibration.   :banana:  The hub does not get the red icon off your 6.   :cry

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: Randy1 on December 31, 2012, 06:35:52 AM

I just ordered a hub after getting the TrackIR.  Do a google on powered USB hubs.  A cheap powered hubs seem to be questionable on the power source.  I ordered a middle of the road Belkin but it was kind of a shot in the dark guessing a name brand might be more likely okay.  I went to seven ports knowing the four ports might leave me short in the future.

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: Noir on December 31, 2012, 06:49:04 AM

they are a good idea, but not for your G35 as it needs a full USB 2.0 bandwith

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: zack1234 on December 31, 2012, 06:52:38 AM

It was for all my input devices :old:

The G35 needs its own usb then :)

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: ebfd11 on December 31, 2012, 06:34:33 PM

For all you USB hungry players .. 10 port self powered USB hub

http://www.buy.com/prod/new-10-ports-usb-hub-2-0-high-speed-with-power-adapter/216377644.html?listingId=91874068

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: zack1234 on January 01, 2013, 05:09:31 AM

That looks good :)

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: Ack-Ack on January 02, 2013, 08:17:52 PM

Quote from: Randy1 on December 31, 2012, 06:35:52 AM

I just ordered a hub after getting the TrackIR.  Do a google on powered USB hubs.  A cheap powered hubs seem to be questionable on the power source.  I ordered a middle of the road Belkin but it was kind of a shot in the dark guessing a name brand might be more likely okay.  I went to seven ports knowing the four ports might leave me short in the future.

Belkin USB hubs are very reliable.

ack-ack

Title: Re: powered hubs
Post by: Randy1 on January 06, 2013, 07:56:16 AM

Quote from: Ack-Ack on January 02, 2013, 08:17:52 PM

Belkin USB hubs are very reliable.

ack-ack

Got my Belkin yesterday from walmart order.  Note I live in a small town.  Nice unit.  Works well as you posted Ack.