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FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6)  @ PCSTATS
FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6) @ PCSTATS
USB 3.0 addresses the needs of large inexpensive storage by adding an even higher transfer rate to match these new devices. The new name for the USB 3.0 standard is " SuperSpeed USB " and it is backwards compatible with [PCSTATS]
USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Performance Preview - ASUS brings the goods
pcper.com — Everyone is talking about USB 3.0, but we are actually testing it. Read this article if you want to see how ASUS' first motherboard with integrated SATA 6G and USB 3.0 controllers performs against SATA-II and USB 2.0 devices. Is the hype surrounding ... (more) USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Performance Preview - ASUS brings ...
Exclusive: First USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0 Expansion Card, Will Sell For $30
Exclusive: First USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0 Expansion Card, Will Sell For $30
maximumpc.com — If you were bummed like most of us that Intel’s shiny new P55 chipset didn’t include USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0 support, Asus's new U3S6 should make you happy. For a mere 30 smackers, the U3S6 card gives you two USB 3.0 ports and two SATA 6.0 ports in a PCI-E card. The card has three primary ... (more) Exclusive: First USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0 Expansion Card, ...
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FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6)
DV Hardware — ... x4 drop in card called the ASUS U3S6. It features two USB 3.0 ports powered by the NEC D720200F1 USB 3.0 host controller, a PLX Technology PEX8613-BA50BC PCI-E bridge chip and two SATA 6G ports care of the Marvell 88SE9123-NAA2 chip. The new name for the USB 3.0 standard is "SuperSpeed USB " and it is backwards compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports. Data transfer speeds are being spec'd at 5000 Mbps for USB 3.0, a significant speedboost from 480 Mbps for USB 2.0. Check it out at PCStats. FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6) ...

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ASUS Ready with U3S6 USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s Addon Card
techPowerUp! — ... PCI-E 2.0 bridge chip, which takes in four PCI-Express lanes (typically PCI-E 1.1 lanes from the southbridge or P55 PCH), and gives out the required two links. Although there is no word on the card's price yet, PCSTATS reckons something around $30 likely. In that case, the card would be a steal deal, considering recently announced SATA 6 Gb/s addon cards by HighPoint that hold just the Marvell 88SE9123-NAA2, are priced over $60. Source: PCSTATS

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Asus comes with a USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s card
DriverHeaven.net — ... to a PLX PEX8613 3-port/12-lane PCI-E 2.0 bridge chip, which takes in four PCI-Express lanes (typically PCI-E 1.1 lanes from the southbridge or P55 PCH), and gives out the required two links. Although there is no word on the card's price yet, PCSTATS reckons something around $30 likely. In that case, the card would be a steal deal, considering recently announced SATA 6 Gb/s addon cards by HighPoint that hold just the Marvell 88SE9123-NAA2, are priced over $60. Original: FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6) - PCSTATS.com ...

FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the Labs (ASUS U3S6)
Madshrimps News RSS Feed — ... a new PCI Express x4 drop in card called the ASUS U3S6. It features two USB 3.0 ports powered by the NEC D720200F1 USB 3.0 host controller, a PLX Technology PEX8613-BA50BC PCI-E bridge chip and two SATA 6G ports care of the Marvell 88SE9123-NAA2 chip. The new name for the USB 3.0 standard is "SuperSpeed USB " and it is backwards compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports. Data transfer speeds are being spec'd at 5000 Mbps for USB 3.0, a significant speedboost from 480 Mbps for USB 2.0. http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79778

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FIRST LOOK - USB 3.0 in the PCSTATS Labs (ASUS U3S6) :: Posted by THRASHER2
The Mother Board — ... Express x4 drop in card called the ASUS U3S6. It features two USB 3.0 ports powered by the NEC D720200F1 USB 3.0 host controller, a PLX Technology PEX8613-BA50BC PCI-E bridge chip and two SATA 6G ports care of the Marvell 88SE9123-NAA2 chip. The new name for the USB 3.0 standard is "SuperSpeed USB " and it is backwards compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports. Data transfer speeds are being spec'd at 5000 Mbps for USB 3.0, a significant speedboost from 480 Mbps for USB 2.0." link

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