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I'm in need of a new USB. I need atleast a 32GB USB for preferably less than £30. What USB would you recommend? I've heard good things about the Corsair Flash Voyager GT (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-Flash-Voyager-Water-Resistant/dp/B008MCZI3W/ref=sr_1_6?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1376690283&sr=1-6&keywords=32GB+usb+3.0#productDetails) but I'd like to know what USB you guys would choose, thanks.

This device isn’t really exciting to most. A card reader is great and all, but it isn’t exactly a 4 way Titan Black video. That’s okay though, because this little device makes my life so much easier. Before, when uploading footage, I would either have to do it through my laptop or through my camera (T3i) both of which were capped at USB 2.0 speeds and required cumbersome work to actually get working. (Had to reinstall my camera drivers every time I plugged it in) So, for 25 bucks what did I get? This USB 3.0 Hub and Card Reader comes in at 25 bucks and offers a lot for it. 3 USB 3.0 ports and a USB 3.0 Card Reader that has a SD Card slot, Micro-SD card slot, CF slot, and MS slot. All of this is housed in a plastic shell which makes it feel fairly cheap, but at 25 bucks it is cheap. It also has very little weight to it so that can be a pro or a con. I’d prefer it have a little more weight so it doesn’t slide around on my desk, but this can be solved with a little hot glue or a strip of velcro. This device unlike a lot of USB 3.0 Hubs/Card Reader is actually a USB 3.0 Card Reader and my tests prove it. USB 2.0 is limited to 55MBps (440Mbps) and this device pushes past that proving that is is indeed a USB 3.0 Card Reader. I wish I had more SD cards and a USB 3.0 Drive to have a wider gap between the USB 2.0 spec and my results, but at least the testing does prove it is a 3.0 Card Reader. Now, it is a 25 dollar device so they did cut corners, like I said the casing of it feels cheap and it doesn’t properly cover the sides of the USB 3.0 ports. The plugs also aren’t deep enough/cords connections short enough so they stick out. Overall this doesn’t detract from the performance of the device though, which really is what matters. Overall, I can definitely recommend this device if you really want a USB 3.0 Card Reader. It’s cheap and it works. That’s really all there is to it.

Okay, I'm planning to build a PC using the Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 motherboard with the NZXT H230 case. But here's the thing, the case has two front panel USB3 ports (I don't know how many cables it uses for them) while the motherboard has only ONE USB3 internal header! I've read somewhere that the front panel of the case has ONE USB3 cable to power both of the ports. Is this true? Do I need to get a different motherboard with TWO internal USB3 headers? I'd appreciate any help

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Hello. I'm having an issue with my new motherboard, ASUS Maximus VI Formula. I've just put my new rig together 3 days ago and I have a troubling issue. It seems like there is something wrong with my USB 3.0's that are located on the I/O of my motherboard. The problem is that when I have my keyboard plugged into my 3.0, it works fine, but I can't properly utilize my volume keys. They too work, but when I press on them, my Windows 7 volume slider takes off in its own direction. Ex -- If I press raise volume once, the slider goes all the way up, and when I try to lower it with my mouse, it works for a split second then shoots back up to the top. Same thing goes for lower volume, it goes all the way down and I can't seem to raise it. The only way to get control of my Windows 7 volume slider is to unplug the keyboard and plug it back in. It's important to note that this only happens with the four USB 3.0's that are controlled via "Asmedia" and *NOT* the Intel USB 3.0's. I've been trying to fix this issue for the past 2 days. Here is a list of what I've done: -Made sure all USB's are enabled in the BIOS. -Made sure all the Intel USB 3.0's have the latest driver. -Updated the firmware on the built in Asmedia USB 3.0 controller. (Perhaps one thing to try would be to delete the built-in Asmedia software, if it's even possible, and re-download. It seems ASUS doesn't have the driver, just the firmware update to what the motherboard already comes with.) -Bought a new keyboard with independant volume buttons that aren't bound to 'F' Keys, such as the one I already own (Kensington Slim Type), this didn't help the issue, but confirmed that my keyboard is indeed functional. -Made sure that the "Human Interface Device Access" service is running. -Reinstalled my Windows 7 OS with my keyboard/mouse plugged in to the USB 2.0's and *NOT* the Asmedia 3.0's. Upon my reinstall I've decided to only grab the LAN driver from my motherboard drivers disk, and get the rest of the latest system-essential drivers directly from the ASUS website. Here is a list of the parts I'm using for my current system: -ASUS Maximus VI Formula Mobo -Intel Core i7-4770k CPU @ 3.5Ghz. - x1 8GB stick of Corsair Vengeance Low Profile RAM. (Getting another stick soon) -Geforce GTX 770 -Corsair HX850W PSU. -Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler. -240GB Seagate 600 Series SSD. (This holds my OS) -1TB Western Digital HDD (Don't remember the exact model of the HDD, but it doesn't hold my OS) Here is a link of my conversation with an official ASUS representative who is basically telling me that it's okay to buy a brand-new motherboard with seemingly dysfunctional USB 3.0's: - http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1999328/usb-issue-asus-maximus-formula.html#12563861 I think that pretty much wraps it up. I'm new to these forums so please let me know if I'm unintentionally violating any post-related rules. I would greatly appreciate somebody taking a glance at my problem and helping me fix it, or letting me know if this is even a common occurance with Asmedia and this type of system setup. I couldn't find anybody else with this specific issue, and yes I've googled for hours, and then some. It might also be worthy to note that I still have something like 25 days left to get a replacement motherboard from my retailer for zero cost. I'm just trying to exhaust all the posibilities and make sure this isn't on my end, or something I can easily fix. Thank you for reading this lenghty post!

The Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H is a mobo that fits all my needs as I won't be overclocking and using a 4670 (i5) processor, its features are good for that price. I saw on the product page of the mobo: That it has GIGABYTE On/Off Charge™, this feature is gonna be quite useful as I do have mobile devices that i usually charge on a PC, cuz that's where I am most of my time. When I saw a video review of the mobo, I couldn't see any USB 3.0 pin on the mobo that looks like this: Pls. help me out and tell me if this feature is available, if so through the USB 3.0 20-pin on the MOBO or through the back ports. Thnx Blaze

Hello Fellow Tech Enthusiasts, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the future of storage and integration of the internet, more specifically cloud storage and cloud computing. Of course we will have storage on our main computers for stuff we absolutely need (Games is a no brainer and OS, etc etc) but what about massive storage or backup? Cloud storage has already been implemented with Google and Asus for starters, and if you wanted to keep one at home, you can even build your own cloud server dedicated to storage. My question is, does anyone see us moving toward more of a cloud computing/storage solution, rather than buying backup eSATA, USB 3.0, or even Thunderbolt in the long run? Ultimately, cloud computing is only limited by your internet connection, which is getting better and better, more quickly i would say than external storage. Anyone have any thoughts on this? ~ Eric W. Slattery

Hey i have some problems with my usb 3.0 port, the problem is that when i try to use the ports with my II Freecom 1TB drive (fyi it does not need any external power only by usb) it works fine the first seconds i get around 140 MB/s and then the transfer window just pauses and my whole computer comes to a stop where it freezes. I tried the 2.0 ports and they were working as they should... i have the latest drivers for almost everything :c

Hi everyone, I need a USB 3.0 PCIe card, what woul you recommend? Mobo: ASUS Rampage II Extreme Thanks for your help

Hey guys... I have an issue that I hope someone might be able to help me solve. I booted up my rig yesterday and found my keyboard, mouse, and game controller were not working. I had them connected through my USB 3.0 connectors on the front panel of my case. I did a bit of troubleshooting. I reinstalled my USB 3.0 driver and found that wasn't the problem since the USB 3.0 connectors on the back of my motherboard were working. I was able to narrow it down to just the front USB 3.0 connectors. I then went inside my case and unplugged the USB 3.0 front panel connector from the header. I then tried plugging it into the second USB 3.0 header on my motherboard and that began to work. I began to think that one of my USB 3.0 headers has failed. Before I write it off as failed, I was hoping I can get some input to see if there was something I haven't tried in restoring the header's functionality. I've only had my Rampage IV Extreme motherboard for a year and a half. I really hope that this was just a random glitch or something. I'd hate to think I'd have a failed component this early in the game on my board. Anyway, I would appreciate any help I can on this. Thank you all for your suggestions.

I have a Z87 Sabertooth motherboard with windows 8.1, I also have my h100i hooked up to it, but when I plug in the h100i through corsair link, it only shows up sometimes, when I go to devices and printers, it says that the "integrated usb device" is not compatible with usb 3.0, but I have it hooked up to a usb 2.0 internal header, I think it may be that I don't have usb 2.0 drivers or something, and they are all being seen as usb 3.0, how do I fix this?

Can you tell me what you are using or what is the your current favorite. please consider the price as I don't have that money at my disposal thanks

Hello Usb 3.0 not working, please give me some help. Specs: Win 7 pro 64 gryphon z87 2x4gb ram corsair vengeance ax 750w corsair psu intel i7 4770 gtx 780 evga ssd Samsung 840 pro 256 I have a seagate external drive that is 3.0, after all drivers were installed, all latest versions etc. I plug my external drive, on all usb 3.0 ports, and each and every one of them gives me that tray message: this device can perform faster if conected to a usb 3.0 port etc... I read something about a bug with usb 3.0 on z87 motherboards, but nothing as bad as completely not working. My southbridge revision is 04 if Im not mistaken.

so i was going to save something on my usb drive that was connected on the usb 3.0 front panel connection and the drive didn't show up on the computer so i disconnected and reconnected it again to see if that worked and nothing. the i try connecting it to the usb 3.0 header on the back on the case on the motherboard and it didn't work ether, so i restarted and the same thing happened so i connected it to my usb 2.0 and it worked. now i downloaded all the drivers from the msi web page and already did the thing when you don't let your computer turn of the usb connection on the control panel under harder manager and it didn't worked. i send a message to the msi stuff page and it said that it was a driver issue with the chipset or something like that, that i haven't downloaded the right drivers but they wont tell me what to download or what to do. do someone know what to do, like what drivers to download or do something on the bios, i cant find any setting like usb 3.0 on the bios. the motherboard is a MSI Z77A-G41. and i forgot, only my usb 2.0 drives work, the usb 3.0 drive when i connect it to the usb 2.0 port it doesn't read it, aren't they supposed to be backwards compatible. normally i would use my usb 3.0 drive on any usb port but now it doesn't even show up on the usb 2.0 ports. so nether of my usb 3.0 port works and my usb 3.0 flash drive wont be detected when connected to the usb 2.0 port. Thanks

My external hdd when connected to the usb 3.0 ports on my pc ( both the 2 on board ports on the msi 970a-g46 motherboard AND the pci express x1 usb 3.0 expansion card) won't show up in bios, post, nor windows 8. I am not trying to connect this external hard drive through any hubs..just straight to the ports. Things I have tried: 1. each individual usb port after reinstalling the hdd itself 2. each individual port after trying multiple usb 3.0 drivers for both onboard ports and the expansion card 3. checked for firmware update to the hdd but 1016 is STILL the most updated version which is already installed in the MyBook 4. when I connect this hdd to my wife's sony via laptop's single usb 3.0 port. it shows up and works at the 80 to 110 megabytes per second rated speeds which is normal max performance for this drive at usb 3.0 mode. 5. Mybook shows up and works correct when connected to her usb 2.0 ports and ALL of my usb 2.0 ports but of course at crappy usb 2.0 speeds of 36 MB/s max 6. I thought perhaps there is a bandwidth issue BECAUSE this problem coincidentally began when I filled up the last of my 6 sata 3.0 gen ports on my motherboard with a 60GB sata 3 gen ssd to use as a boot drive. So I unpluged one of my burner optical disc drives...rinsed and repeated all the previous steps above. same results, then unplugged my 3TB INTERNAL seagate hdd, rinsed and repeated all steps above....same results. Thus these troubleshooting steps ruled out the chance it is a bandwidth issue involving my Phenom II x6 at 3.6ghz ( and not it's not a bad overclocking issue..it's rock solid stable in every way) My storage summary connected to the 6 onboard sata ports of the motherboard: one sata 3 gen 60GB ssd for boot, one sata 2 gen 240GB ssd for games, documents, music, etc, one 3tb seagate hdd for movies and all pc backups, two blu ray burner optical drives, one dvd burner optical drive. I have been having email conversation with Carlos from WD back and forth and he's about as helpful as a slow as tick on a dog like a typical idiot call center rep that just reads from a book who really is a noob and has no real world troubleshooting or conversational skills. I also posted this problem well over a week ago on Tek Syndicate's forum as I am a member there also. No replies or even a " hi I feel your pain" yet there. I'm not getting rid of the 60gb ssd for anything. I LOVE my set up. I'm just going to be pissed if someone is able to prove to me that this is somehow a bandwidth issue with the sata gen 3 controller or something. I'm banging my head against a wall here. usb 2.0 for my needs is way too slow ESPECIALLY if i ever need to wipe either the external Mybook or my seagate clean and recopy and paste all my movies over to either one of the drives for the redundancy I'm used to having. Please someone help if you can. This is the most wacked out problem i have ever encountered and I've been able to solve all my own pc and network related tech problems since i built my first pc in 2001. Thanks

Silicon Motion Technology announced they begun shipping new USB 3.0 controller sample that would boost their performance by ~30-50%. It was said that the new SM3267 controller would deliver 160MB/s read and 60MB/s write speed through a single channel aswell as providing lower manufacturing costs (15-20%). Most today USB3.0 support ~100MB/s read speeds. Not only speed changed but also the voltage was brought down from 5V to 1.2V which also helps with lower temperatures compared to other USB3.0s. It will support most NAND flash technologys including TLC, MLC, high speed Toggle and ONFI DDR NAND manufactured by Samsung, Toshiba, SanDisk, SK Hynix, Micron and Intel. It has already passed WHCK tests for W7 and W8. Sources: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2054465/chip-advance-could-boost-thumb-drive-speed-by-50-.html http://hexus.net/tech/news/storage/61217-new-usb-30-flash-drive-chip-provide-50pc-speed-boost/ Note that this is my first post in this category. Sorry for any mistakes or whatever I might caused.

I am needing a blu-ray burner to archive huge amounts of raw photos. I am currently looking at the ASUS BW-12D1S-U. I like that it is USB 3.0 - but would it really matter? Their older model is USB 2.0, it IS much slower burning, but also much slimmer. It won't be on my desktop all the time, I'll shove it in a drawer when I'm not using it. Which will be most of the time. I do not want an internal drive because 1) my current case only has one usable bay, and it's in use 2) I have multiple computers, and the ability to bring it to work if I have to use one of those archived discs is handy. My concern with the BW-12D1S-U is that it doesnt burn BD-XL (not that I would buy a spindle any time soon) but their older model (SBW-06D2X) does. So basically, I'd like to know if anyone has used either of those burners, would you recommend them? Or a different one? I plan on using 25 and 50GB discs and burning on Windows 8.1, reading on Windows 7 edit: since nobody on here has used ever used external blurays, I guess I'll get the asus one mentioned above, NCIX has it on for $120 + $20 MIR.

ok, I'm not rich here, and allthough some of the builds I'm seeing are awesome, your out of my league on most of it. I'm a bit of a gamer, hobbyist, not die hard got to have the best, fastest thing out there. My goal, was to be able to play star citizen, you know the new game thats being crowd funded that everyone in space is talking about, well anyways, my old dell with win XP 32 bit didn't srand a chance. I know. so here's what I did, I found an old server board on e-bay for $100. woo hoo, lucky me. the board sucked, but the duel xeon 5450 processors were great, came with heat sinks and fans too. even the ram had a fan rigged on it. nice haul. well anyways, later i found a better mobo that used all the same hardware. an ASUS DSEB-DG mobo that capable of running duel GPU's sweet huh. at the moment my rig consists of a Rosewill case big enough to house this extended ATX mobo, a Rosewill 1300 lightning 80 plus gold PSU, duel xeon 5450's, 24GB ddr-2 667mhz ram (4X4GB and 4X2GB) ASUS HD6870 GPU, (so far just one), a Renesas D720201 usb 3.0 pci-e adapter, 1TB western digitial green HD, and a sound blaster sound card seems the mobo doesn't have sound. I got all of this for less than $500 so far and really don't want ot spend just too much more. I want to play star citizen, and so far I'm able too, but only on the lowest graphics setting. so it's mission accomplished. well sort of. I do plan on getting a second HD6870 GPU. I can pick oune up in good used cond. for around $100 My big question to all you geeks out there is, what can I do to improve my gaming experience with this rig? how new of GPU's can I put in there and actually benifit from it, I was thinking a set of R9 290's would be quite awesome, but I'd have more money in just the gpu's than i do my whole build. YUK!!! since I'm running a server board is there still a magical over clocking that i could use? how much performance should i expect if I just get the second HD6870? how much performance should I expect if I get the ddr-2 800mhz ram? since this particular mobo can utilize it? how much performance should I expect if I upgrade to an SSD? on sata 2.0 or usb 3.0? besides, going out and blowing $1000 on new mobo, ram, CPU's what can I do to get the biggest bang for the buck in this system I've built. It seems quite stable, and really doing good. I've got a really nice case, and PSU which should last me quite a while no matter what mobo, CPU, GPU configuration i end up decideing to go with down the road. but for now, I'd like to get this thing cranking out as best as I can, would like to play Star citizen on at the very least medium graphics setting with a 30+ frame rate. right now I'm seeing around a 30 frame rate on the lowest setting. would the second GPU push me over and above the 30+ mark on the medium setting, or will I need to seriously concider the 800mhz ram? so far this system is going to have many of the modern conveniences, full usb 3.0 support, possibly a SSD booting in raid zero down the road somewhere. some time later i may stumble across a nice modern mobo, with a more recent generation of CPU and RAM configuration. but buying new is just totally out of the question. I do not have an income to speak of, so I work with what I got, but I'd like a little help in tuning it in to get all that that it is capable of.

Im just wondering if any if you know if you can but like a plug for the micro usb port on the bottom of the Samsung Galaxy 3 as I see lint accumulating and i need it in my pocket so yeah. Thanks for any help

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