Why are some USB sockets not standard

[James]

Larger than others.
I have fitted a 4/5 sockets board to my computer and some plug ins do not fit, I have manage to fit them using a cord extension lead. Why is this?

[KiteRunner]

Was it a cheap one, James?

[James]

£15 form PC World The main one is Thomson Speedtouch 330 from Orange

[Guy]

Are you sure they are USB plugs you are trying to fit and not Firewire plugs.
The fire wire plug is similar to a USB but has bevelled edges on one of the narrow sides.
see
firewire - Google Image Search
Cheers
Guy

[James]

Hi Guy, one of the plugs is the one on the Orange Freetouch 330 box, it fits the usb socket at the front of the computer, What I have fitted is from PC World, PC Line 5 port USB 2.0 PCI Card - Adds 5 USB 2.0 High speed ports.
I have manage to connect them using small extension leads.

[Grimsqueaker]

James,

It is probably due to differing sizes in the plastic shrouding on your cables... I have fallen foul of this in the past...