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where to buy cheap usb3.0 m to f cables?

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  • May 19th, 2012 9:45 am
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Nov 7, 2009
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where to buy cheap usb3.0 m to f cables?

i just noticed i had these monoprice cables but they won't connect to my usb3.0 2.5 enclosure :(
[IMG]http://img.ncix.com/images/53215_2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://caltechcomputer.com/images/cable-usb3ab.jpg[/IMG]

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

where do i get the correct ones for cheap? thanks
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May 25, 2005
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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-Sp ... 3f1128fc46

6.5FT USB 3.0 A MALE TO A MALE $5.96

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=44947 ... %20TO%20GO

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

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=46006 ... %20TO%20GO
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Feb 24, 2003
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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.

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