Mobo USB port vs Case USB port

Homebuilt system Expert

February 29, 2012 6:32:39 PM

hi. is there any difference in pluggin in devies from the motherboards usb port on the back or the case usb port in the front? Just say i plug in my mouse or keyboard on the case usb port, will there be a problem?

thanks! :hello:

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blukatz

February 29, 2012 6:42:22 PM

There shouldn't be any difference, aside from what version of usb you're using. Obviously, 3.0 ports are faster than 2.0 ports, but only if you have a device that uses usb 3.0.

So basically, no. You can use any port on the case and your device will work just fine.

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geofelt

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Motherboard Master

February 29, 2012 7:08:12 PM

computernewb said:

hi. is there any difference in pluggin in devies from the motherboards usb port on the back or the case usb port in the front? Just say i plug in my mouse or keyboard on the case usb port, will there be a problem?

thanks! :hello:

No problem, either way.

If you will leave a device permanently attached, like a keyboard, I think it is better to attach it to the rear motherboard port. It is less likely to get unplugged or loose there.

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