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Hack&Lube · 04-27-2011, 07:20 PM

USB 3.0 is still 3rd party in most systems. Intel chipsets with USB 3.0 controllers will be out in a year or two. eSata is still faster than USB 3.0 right now.

I'd wait a year if you don't have it already. Most new computers and laptops do have USB 3.0 though and USB is easier to use and more widely available than eSata. It's also easier with hot-plugging, especially if you are dealing with systems without ACHI.

USB 3.0 with good controllers be faster than mechanical drives can keep up with anyway so it's better to use with an SSD/flash drive with USB 3.0

04-27-2011, 07:20 PM	#2
Hack&Lube Atomic Nerd Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	USB 3.0 is still 3rd party in most systems. Intel chipsets with USB 3.0 controllers will be out in a year or two. eSata is still faster than USB 3.0 right now. I'd wait a year if you don't have it already. Most new computers and laptops do have USB 3.0 though and USB is easier to use and more widely available than eSata. It's also easier with hot-plugging, especially if you are dealing with systems without ACHI. USB 3.0 with good controllers be faster than mechanical drives can keep up with anyway so it's better to use with an SSD/flash drive with USB 3.0 Last edited by Hack&Lube; 04-27-2011 at 07:58 PM.