HDD turns off/on USB 3.0 port problem

[Meddet]

Hi there, i have quite an old version of Xcraft cooler master, a "case" for HDD's, and so, as its said it has to be used through 2.0 usb port, i tried to plug it into 3.0 and play a game with that HDD, but after short time it starts to turn on/off, like it tries to shake something off. As i've read, some guy said that USB 3.0 ports are backwards compatible meaning it has to make a stable connection between the device and pc port so no energy or any problem shall appear, But, with this thingie in usb 3.0 port, as you already know, it starts doing on/off, i believe its the energy problem, like, theres not enough of it *tho it has its own cord connected to a power socket" but why? 3.0 should be backwards compatible, whats the problem, i dont get it. Halp, and besides finding the problem, i'd like a way to solve it, is Y cable going to help here? *Though on USB 2.0 all goes fine, but i hate it due to its slower transfer speed*

 

[Lutfij]

Regardless of which port you plug it in for transferring files, having an USB2.0 device on an USB3.0 port will not speed things up as the interface needs to push through the USB2.0 file transfer protocol so what you're experiencing is merely a placebo effect. If you're experiencing the issue on your USB3.0 alone then it's safest to drop down to USB2.0 connections and be done with it otherwise you can risk damaging your HDD enclosure or the drive within it due to multiple abrupt power failures.

Might I ask what your full system's specs are inclusive of your OS and peripherals?

Think of it this way, you can empty a 250ml bottle of water into a glass(the bottle is USB2.0 and the glass being USB3.0) you can do the same backwards but due to the small opening on the bottle you're forced to aim and slowly feed the water from the glass into the bottle.