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Post Date: 2019-03-28
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    Posted: 28 Mar 2019 at 5:09am
Hi,
I keep getting the error message that usb port cannot supply enough power. I have tried multiple suggestion but I still receive the message.

I even purchase a USB 3.0 Hub to see what would help but same issues.

Can anyone assist with this?
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What device are you connecting ?   Some devices do need more power than a USB port can supply.  Adding a hub doesn't help, unless its a powered hub, with its own transformer,  that plugs into the wall to furnish its own power.

5V at 500 mA is about average for motherboard USB ports, but its hardware dependent.  A USB 3.0 does delivery more juice than a 2.0, but again, if the device is calling for more then get a powered hub.

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Here are the device I have:
Cosair K95 keyboard
Cosair Scimitar mouse
Elgato HD60S capture card
Elgato Stream deck
Yeti mic
web cam
Astros A40

Using an Anker 3.0 power hub which is plugged into wall.

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You're not giving much info.  Which device is giving you the message, or all of them ?
How are they plugged in ?  Are some plugged into the mobo, like the mouse and keyboard and others plugged into the hub ?

Basically, if its just one device I would try different usb ports on the mobo, like 2.0 and 3.0 and try the hub.  The hub will have a power capacity, although it should be more than enough for all the devices, but you still need to add up the device requirements vs the hub output. 

It's possible a particular device is the issue, but can't tell by the info given.

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