Using USB 3

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JimLL, Jan 13, 2012.

  1. JimLL

    JimLL I can't follow the rules

    Is USB 3.0 totally different or can you actually run a USB 2.0 device through it?
     
    JimLL, Jan 13, 2012
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  2. TheRealGEEK

    TheRealGEEK Private First Class

    USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. The main 4 connectors on USB 2 and 3 are the same, but 3 has 3 more pins to aid in the speed boost.
     
    TheRealGEEK, Jan 13, 2012
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  3. JimLL

    JimLL I can't follow the rules

    Thanks. I'm totally new at 3.0.
     
    JimLL, Jan 13, 2012
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  4. Spock96

    Spock96 Major Geek 'Spocky'

    The new External HD's all run through USB 3.0.
     
    Spock96, Jan 13, 2012
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