Case Questions

[rabidgnome]

First off, I'd like to say great site and great forum. Most of the questions that started off with were answered in previous posts. I'm looking to perform my first build with a motherboard featuring multiple front-usb ports. None of the cases that I can find contain enough front ports. I was wondering where I could find a good selection of front panel upgrades. Help much appreciated!

[Alaron]

How many devices do you need to connect? Most cases come with either 2 or 4 USB ports on the front panel, if they have them at all.

One idea is a FrontX panel. They can be customized with any number of different connectors, including USB. http://www.frontx.com/

My other suggestion would be to buy a USB hub. You can plug this into a front port and have lots of extra ports.

HTH :)

[Amazin Caucasian]

The Thermaltake Tsunami comes with two on the top of the case and then you can use the ones on the mobo.

[bailey]

I would recommend useing just one usb port on the computer with a self powered usb hub external of the system, in my case I use two self powered usb hubs because I have a lot of usb devices and it eases up on the motherboard usb power supply which is limited .

[Amazin Caucasian]

would also keep it more organized...http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817107065.