USB problems

[ngalbrai]

Have just rebuilt an old desktop with Xp (from 2000). previous set up had IR USB mouse and keyboard and router plugged in via USB too.

With new setup has a wired mouse, keyboard and wireless USB receiver.

Have been having lots of problems with mouse/keyboard and wireless.

Was wondering if new setup is drawing more power from USB and highlighting that its a bit knackered. Was wondering if getting an internal USB card and usijg these ports instead might remedy the problem?

Have had a quick look on t'internet at PCI USB cards, not sure if PCI is right? How can i tell what sort of card i need? Is there a way by looking at the colour of the slots on motherboard or somehting?

Thanks.

 

[Abarbarian]

Have you tried all the usb ports ?? Pci slots are usually used for expansion cards and are usually white . Peeps will need to know what the mobo is to give correct help .

 

[ngalbrai]

Yes have tried all 2 ports, with no real success, still chronically unreliable!

 

[ngalbrai]

Put ina USB 2 card and this seems top have done the trick!