What about USB 3.0?

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  1. SDMFer

    SDMFer Regular member

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    Hey Guys,

    Interested in getting into USB 3.0. I do a lot of large file transfers back and fourth on USB Flash thumb drives, and getting tired of the slow transfer speeds of 2.0.

    Anyways, i have core i5 system with a Gigabyte P55A-UD3 MOBO. What would I need to get USB 3.0 working....do I just look for a 3.0 Thumbdrive and plug/play?

    Any help would be super appreciated.

    Thanks all,
     
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    does the motherboard have usb3 on it?
     
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  3. SDMFer

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    yep it does.
     
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    what windows?
     
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    win 7 ultimate 64 bit
     
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  6. ddp

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    then get a usb3 flashdrive as long as win7 has usb3 drivers.
     
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    ok, i guess its that simple. :) Thanks for the tips. I suppose a USB 3.0 drive would come with drivers etc.

    Appreciate the help.
     
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    no problem.
     
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    You should not need any drivers for a USB 3.0 drive at all; just make sure you have the latest chipset drivers and then plug in.
     
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