Power Resource Problem?

4WebHelp Addict Joined: 07 Jan 2002 Posts: 1060

Hi All,

I've just bought a webcam, and since installing it my system seems to turn itself off at regular intervals, I'm guessing that it's a power resource problem, as the USB Cam takes power from the motherboard, and all my other USB Devices come with their own power cables. Just wanted to know if you thought having the following hardware was causing the "Lots of Devices, not enough Power Syndrome"

1x 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive
1x DVD
1x CDRW
2x Hard Drives
Onboard Sound
2x PCI Cards
1x ISA Card
1x USB Scanner (Mains Powered)
1x USB Printer (Mains Powered)
1x USB Webcam (Motherboard Powered)

Any help would be appreciated, would I need to buy a more powerful Power Supply, or would it be best to get a mains powered USB Hub to sort this problem?

Thanks!