USB extension cable affecting my usb3.0 speed.

[zjxlsts]

I have SSD drive on SATA6GB and a SanDisk 64GB Extreme. if i plug into back IO from Mobo(RoG rampage 4) i got 180MB/s speed (transfer a 1g movie)

however i do have a 1m usb extension cable(only extens), i got like 40MB/s now.

so appearly the problem is my cable.

i do know the cable quality affects my charging rate (AWG thing) but when it comes to data transfer, what spec should i look into?

the length i am looking for is 1m, it would be wonderful if someone can give me a ebay link, as i am in australia, most of your guys store wont work.

 

[dexxterlab97]

You need to check whether the cable is 3.0 or 2.0. Do you even have Amazon there?

 

[zjxlsts]

You need to check whether the cable is 3.0 or 2.0. Do you even have Amazon there?

oh i though the cable itself is the same as 2.0 but the port can be different.

but isnt 2.0 max is 30MB/s? i am getting 40MB/s consist here.

i dont think we have amazon.(it only sells e-book..)

 

[dexxterlab97]

Stralia is weird. 60 not 30. Find a cable with 3.0. Why you need a cable though? Direct placing is always best

 

[Shaun o]

Like most wired cables Zjxlsts,

The longer the cable the more the speed can be effected as the final result.

It is due to two factors, the longer the cable the more resistance and the amount of voltage from end to end of the cable will differ.

Also when you have a long cable, the longer it is the more likely you will get signal loss or degradation of the transmitted signal as the length or run is increased.
You can look up to see what the maximum cable length can be for a Usb cable for optimal transmission speeds.

And of course just like most cables Usb ones come in a range of different quality's.
Thicker Usb cables for the overall diameter will have better quality copper wires in them, and they also come with higher purity of copper grades, also how well the cable is shielded can help signal leakage or any cross transmission from outside Em sources.

 

[zjxlsts]

Stralia is weird. 60 not 30. Find a cable with 3.0. Why you need a cable though? Direct placing is always best

coz i dont want to crouch under desk every time i use usb....

 

[dexxterlab97]

http://www.lindy.com.au/premium-usb-3-0-extension-cable-1m

Not sure if this store is good. I don't live there.