I need more USB slots for my PC. I do have empty expansion slots so USB cards are an option. Should I go with a USB hub or an expansion card?
>>59787987
Internal slots are usually more reliable.
>>59788009
Are they also better at charging things like my phone?
>>59788023
It shouldn't be different if the usb hub is powered.
>>59787987
>>59788023
for internal card get one with molex/sata power so it has no problem with power demanding device, mine is transcend TS-PDU3
for usb hub get one with external power and detachabe usb cable, usb cables broke more asily than the hub
>>59788144
If you buy one with external power, do NOT buy cheap chinkshit. Buy from a reputable brand like Anker, etc. The cheap shit will backflow power into your USB ports effectively acting like a minature version of the USB killer.
>>59787987
This is cheap and works good.
https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-Expansion-Connector-Controller-PVU3-5O2I/dp/B00A20KIXW