USB ports

[*ALFIE*]

Does a computer cause any problems if most of the USB ports are occupied with external hardware ?

I have mouse and an external CD writer which are both connected to my computer via USB, and now i am thinking of buying an external hard drive which will also be connected via a USB. So if all or most USB ports are taken up, will this cause any problems with my computer ?

[tomd]

The computer should be able to cope with devices in the number of USB ports it has.

Sometimes there can be issues when using a passive USB splitter (to create extra ports) and devices which draw their power from USB (without external power supplies), such as mice or keyboards.

[Pies]

No doubt i'm wrong but i'm sure i once read that 127 devices can be connected to a single usb port so i assume you are quite a long way off

[taffia77]

To be fair, I can't see that you could run 127 USB devices anywhere as it depends on what power your PSU has.
That said, if Alfie's PSU is in the region of 300-350W (and on a newer machine it will be) then he'll be fine.