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USB 3.0 not transferring as fast?

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  • 07-10-2019 12:59pm
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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭


    Windows 10 x64



    I have used USB 3.0 memory sticks quite a bit.


    They are usually very fast.


    I'm using some new sticks this morning (64Gb) and the speed is much slower than usual. It taking 20 minutes plus to fill the stick.


    Is this accepatable?


    If not, what might be wrong?


    The stick are brand new.


    Thanks.

    D.


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    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,747 ✭✭✭degsie


    Possibly fake sticks? What do the specs state?


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    enniscorthy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,046 ✭✭✭enniscorthy


    HI MATE TRY ONE OF THE OLDER STICKS SEE IF IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM I DOUBT IT ....... EBAY STICKS AVOID AVOID AVOID LOL


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,218 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    This tool, https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/H2testw.shtml will test the stick for reliable capacity as well as speed. It will overwrite the entire stick to test it. Hope you haven't deleted the originals!


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Thread #180 of Dins computer conundrums.


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    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,747 ✭✭✭degsie


    enniscorthy wrote: »
    HI MATE TRY ONE OF THE OLDER STICKS SEE IF IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM I DOUBT IT ....... EBAY STICKS AVOID AVOID AVOID LOL

    Stuck CAPS?


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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    The sticks are SanDisk, bought in Argos, where I usually buy.

    I’m getting about 25/30 Kbps. Sound right?

    Maybe it’s the large volume of files I’m transferring that’s throwing me.

    Thanks for the replies.

    D.


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    fxotoole
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭fxotoole


    Are the usb ports set to a lower speed in the BIOS/UEFI?

    Does tge laptop support USB 3 on those ports?


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    smuggler.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 4,130 ✭✭✭smuggler.ie


    Isn't it measured in MB/s or KB/s
    Unless you transferring over network/internet and looking at network graph.

    If its 20-30MB/s, that's about normal for USB3 in USB2 port


    If Argos can sell branded stuff for lower price, there is reason for it, and is not necessary charity or good will.
    history of boards 2021




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    Homelander
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Homelander


    Just being Sandisk doesn't make them good. USB3 sticks come with all sorts of write speeds, some can be 3x as fast as others. Same is true of USB2.0 drives. Also consider if you are using an actual USB3.0 port as well.


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    Dinarius
    Registered Users Posts: 3,405 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Thanks for the replies.

    The computer has two x USB 3.0 and two x USB 2.0 at the front.

    I'm definitely using the 3.0 ports.

    It's probably just the size of the transfer (from my computer's 7200 rpm drive) that's throwing me.

    Thanks again.

    D.


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