USB2.0 - Need another connection

[Cruise51]

I have three USB ports on my case but my motherboard only has two connections. Can I simply splice one of the connections and make a third?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Get a USB hub.

 

[Cruise51]

Well splicing would be a good quick fix, cheaper than buying a hub.... That is if it would actually work and not fry my motherboard or something. If it won't work I guess I'm stuck with the hub.

 

[imported_rod]

It wouldn't fry your motherboard, but it wouldn't stop that usb port from working.

What MoBo do you have? Are you sure it only has 2x USB connectors?

RoD

 

[FlyingPenguin]

A hub costs $10 - $15. A splice job would not work and could damage the mobo. USB doesn't work like that.

If you don't like a hub then buy an add-on PCI slot USB card. Depending on the model that'll add 2 - 4 ports, and won't cost much more than $25 at WallyWorld.

 

[Cruise51]

The board has 4 rear ports and two connectors on the bottom of the board, so I don't need more pci slot ports. My main goal is to have at least 3 usb ports working on the front of my case (1 is not connected). Getting a hub is an option but i'd prefer keeping it all internal. The model # on the board is A7V8X-X.

 

[Pr0d1gy]

Get a new case then.

 

[GregMal]

Most USB 2.0 addin cards will have a internal connection for your
front port...............