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mikka1989
May 19th, 2012, 04:10 AM
i just noticed i had these monoprice cables but they won't connect to my usb3.0 2.5 enclosure :(
http://img.ncix.com/images/53215_2.jpg

http://caltechcomputer.com/images/cable-usb3ab.jpg

or will that above 'square' end into my motherboard(with adapter or plugin)?

where do i get the correct ones for cheap? thanks

mysticalinfluence
May 19th, 2012, 05:24 AM
Looks like you need a USB 3.0 A male to A male cable not A male to A female or A male to B female.

3FT 1.0m High Speed USB3.0 AM/AM A Male to A Male Cable AM-AM Wire Cord Black $2.89 USD+Free shipping (From China)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3FT-1-0m-High-Speed-USB3-0-AM-AM-Male-Male-Cable-AM-AM-Wire-Cord-Black-/270870838342?pt=US_USB_Cables_Hubs_Adapters&hash=item3f1128fc46

6.5FT USB 3.0 A MALE TO A MALE $5.96

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=44947R&vpn=54171&manufacture=CABLES%20TO%20GO

1m USB 3.0 A Male to A Male Cable (3.2ft) $6.29

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=4600676&vpn=54170&manufacture=CABLES%20TO%20GO

audit13
May 19th, 2012, 09:45 AM
I'd say stick with a 3 foot cable. Anything longer than that and you may run into power problems unless you use a double-ended connector on the pc side.