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    USB 3.0 Question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Garandhero, Jan 5, 2012.

  1. Garandhero

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    If I connect my USB 3.0 Compatible external HD to a USB HUB, then the USB Hub into a USB 3.0 port on my laptop, will that transfer data at USB 3.0 speeds, or does it need to go directly in?
     
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    good question....always wondered that myself
     
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    If the USB hub is USB 3.0 compatible then it should transfer at USB 3.0 speeds.
     
    MIC_Rulz, Jan 5, 2012
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  4. Support.3@XOTIC PC

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    There should be no problem with that as long as it's a 3.0 hub. Best way to test is get a large file (5GB) and run a couple test. Do it with and without the hub. While researching USB hubs myself there seemed to be many that would transfer at different speeds even though they listed USB 3.0.

    What you want to do should work but it will depend on the hub itself.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jan 5, 2012
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  5. Garandhero

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    Yah I guess mine is 2.0, I just looked it up its a Belkin... to bad :(
     
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  6. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    Another interesting thing about hubs is that if they're unpowered, you're still limited to the 5v the USB port can push out. Basically, if you're trying to use a hub for something that requires two powered USB ports normally (like an external DVD burner), the hub just won't cut it as it'll overload the USB port on the computer.

    A powered hub on the other hand alleviates that. For your case, you may want to look into a USB 3.0 powered hub. Some laptop cooling pads come with them built in, which is handy.
     
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  7. Garandhero

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    I have the zalman 2000 cooler for 17inch laptops, think those ports are usb 3.0?
     
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    Unless it's advertised as USB 3.0, it probably isn't. From a quick look at Newegg, it's most likely only 2.0 (and it's only a one port hub at that).
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Jan 5, 2012
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    I dunno, but I believe the standard calls for the ports to be blue in color. The USB 3.0 symbol is also pretty distinctive. Those should give it away if it indeed is USB 3.0. If not, then I would hazard to guess that they are not USB 3.0.
     
    gwilled, Jan 5, 2012
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