2014-04-08, 23:38
(2014-04-08, 22:59)gcdlz Wrote: Am considering the i5 NUC (D54250WYK). Am I correct in thinking that I can connect a USB 2.0 hub with a usb 3.0 cable from the NUC and my usb 2.0 external drives will work properly?No need for a USB 3.0 cable. The USB 3.0 sockets on the NUC are compatible with USB 2.0 cables, so you can plug in your USB 2.0 hub with a USB 2.0 cable into the NUC and it will work fine. USB 3.0 sockets on PCs are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 plugs on devices.
I plugged my Apple keyboard (which uses a standard USB 2.0 connector and has a USB 2.0 hub built in) into the NUC with no problem (and plugged my mouse into the integrated hub)
Quote:Also, connect my HDMI 1.3a receiver with the 1.4 mini cable from the NUC?
Yes. HDMI 1.4 is backwards compatible. You'll either need a Mini HDMI adaptor or a cable with a Mini HDMI plug to connect to the NUC. (There isn't a difference between HDMI 1.3a and HDMI 1.4 cables and connectors - it's just that HDMI 1.4 has a wider range of signal formats - i.e. higher pixel clocks - that can be supported if connected to HDMI 1.4 compatible kit. If connected to earlier versions of HDMI equipment it copes fine.)