Psst, Intel - We Want USB 3.0!
PrintYo, Intel, we need to talk. Word on the Web is that you're not planning to support USB 3.0, otherwise known as SuperSpeed USB, until at least late 2011, with 2012 looking like a more realistic time frame. What the madness?
Those of us with deep pockets bit the bullet and picked up your uber expensive Core i7 980X processor, so far the only consumer six-core chip without an AMD label on it. We did it because we love technology and, well, the kids can always take out student loans, right?
And we didn't really want to go there, but we feel like you owe us after that whole BTX debacle. What are we supposed to do with a BTX case now? That's about as tough to unload on Craigslist as our RDRAM sticks (remember those?).
What we're hearing is that your 6-series chipsets, including Huron River, will support up to 14 USB 2.0 ports, but not a single SuperSpeed port. Please tell us that isn't true, because if it is, well, that really bites dude. Maybe it's an honest mistake and you just weren't aware that USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. That means all those USB 2.0 devices would still work. And did you know that USB 3.0 bumps the power output from around 100 milliamps to 900 millamps? What that means is we'd be able to power more than 4 devices from a single hub, as well as bigger hardware.
In short, it's really awesome, and we want it. So what say you, how about jumping on board and serving up support for SuperSpeed? Don't make us beg.
Sincerely,
PC Users Everywhere
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anusha
January 10, 2011 at 1:29am
sir,
my mtech project is utmi
aim is to publish ieee paper on usb3.0
give me suggestions
Jesterace
July 08, 2010 at 3:06pm
My AMD mobo has usb 3.0 support, but it's with the NEC USB 3.0 controller. Not actually supported by the chipset itself. Haven't gotten any USB3 gear yet either. But then again, my external hard drive is hooked up via e-sata. Which from what I gather is faster than USB3.
lostcause64
July 08, 2010 at 12:03pm
They may not be the fastest chips on the block, but they do what I need, when I need it, and they aren't afraid of new tech that they don't control. The whole thing sounds like the entire 64 bit processor debate that Intel ignored long enough for AMD to come in and kick them in the 'nards over a few years back...
Go ahead, Intel, stick with USB 2.0. I'll be fine...
John
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lifebringer
July 08, 2010 at 11:51am
Just bought a USB3.0 ExpressCard for my laptop, and a dual-bay USB3.0 HDD Docking station (Sharkoon, hasn't arrived yet) so that I can use external hard drives far more convienently.
Widespread adoption would be nice, but when I build my next PC I'll get an add-in card if I must.
But yes, Intel is stupid.
Baer
July 08, 2010 at 10:25am
I will not be updating from my 1366 MOBO untol USB 3 is supported.
i7 920 DO @ 3.64, Asus Rampage II, Vertex 2 SSD boot and OS, 2 V-Raptors in RAID-0 programs, 1 Tb RE3 Data, GTX 285 OCE driving 2 24" Samsung 244T's, 12 Gb Dominator GT, 1 KW Corsair GTX, Asus Xonar D2X, Optical drives Etc.
win7fanboi
July 08, 2010 at 9:29am
Hear this : I won't be buying a computer (especially laptop) until usb 3.0 comes out. That means that if in the mean time AMD has regained the lead *gasp* you will be missing out on revenues from would be buyers. Not to mention the smartphone purchases are growing faster now than ever and you don't have a mobile cpu that works. Do you? Ok then, instead of killing the golden goose and trying to come out with a high tech port to replace the ubiquitous usb port just enjoy your time on the top and make the most of it by selling your super hot cpus.
@ Maximumpc : I tried to enter this comment via Nexus One and guess what?! The leading tech magazine's website is not that mobile friendly. The comment box doesn't even show up as an input field. LAME
mesiah
July 08, 2010 at 8:13pm
I can also confirm this. The subject line works but the comment box will not accept text on android 2.1 using the standard browser. I have not tried an alternate browser.
TheElite1x721987
July 08, 2010 at 10:21am
I can comment from my windows mobile phone just fine. Tried it with opera mobile and skyfire. both work
win7fanboi
July 08, 2010 at 5:44pm
ah I am able to enter text in the HTML popup window.. not optimal.. will have to check out opera and that other sky browser.. I am using nexus one
mesiah
July 08, 2010 at 8:29pm
opera for android on the other hand seems to work fine. i just posted this from my phone. this may be my new android web browser. its much faster than the standard browser it seems.
legend-nyc
July 08, 2010 at 9:25am
If you have any RDRAM laying around, let me know.
I will take it off your hands, no charge, and pay for shipping!
bling581
July 08, 2010 at 8:58am
If Intel doesn't support USB 3.0 then what is the point of all the motherboard manufacturers putting USB 3.0 on the latest Intel boards?
eikichi
July 08, 2010 at 9:18am
The point of the article is that Intel hasn't built USB 3.0 into their chipsets yet. Motherboard manufacturers can always add another USB controller chip on their boards to add a few USB 3.0 ports, but that adds to the price, takes up valuable circuit board realestate, and only gives you a few ports that support the higher speed as opposed to all of the ports on the board.
Until Intel adds USB 3.0 into their chipsets there isn't likely to be mass adoption in the industry for USB 3.0. Which may be Intel's way of creating a need in the market for an alternative high-speed interface that they would conveniently bring to market sooner.
jerky33
July 08, 2010 at 9:29am
Assuming this turns out to be true, to me it looks like this is theire best effort at trying to kill USB and replace it with Light Peak, I cant wait for the cables for my peripherals to begin costing more than my peripherals.
Thumbs-down intel, my next system will be AMD.
Talcum X
July 09, 2010 at 1:03pm
But can you get a Light Peak coffee warmer or heated blanket or charge your camera? NO!
As fiber optics are well overdue in this application, there are just some things it cant do. Can you have a Light Peak thumb drive? No. The device plugged in has to have it's own power source. So, I don't see this replacing USB anytime soon. Replace other things...yes. But Not USB.
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