What do you think is better?

[hawkeye177]

To increase the numbers of usb ports.
A usb hub, like this one http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invtid=USBASU001
or
device that connects to the extra usb ports on the the mobo like this one http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11009473&m=488&cat=567&scat=568

[awforrest]

#1 would be the easiest as long as you don't exceed the bandwidth or millivolt limits of the root.

[hawkeye177]

Ok. thanks

[Mr.Goodbytes]

I might add that the more devices you have attached to each root hub, the slower each will operate. It's a shared bandwidth setup, just like on a 10/100 ethernet hub. I might be mistaken, but I think if you get the piece from best buy, it'll be like getting a second root hub, instead of one labeled "General Purpose Hub" like that Asound is.

[hawkeye177]

So if I want to use a couple of devices use the hub and when using a lot of devices use the other device