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usb 3.0 for saorview connect

pegasuspub · 2020-12-07 20:35:33

Hi I was advised to get a usb 3.0 hdd for a saorview connect box, is it ok to use a drive that is powered by the receiver or should i get a powered drive ( powered by an external supply)thanks

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07-12-2020 9:35pm

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pegasuspub

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Hi I was advised to get a usb 3.0 hdd for a saorview connect box, is it ok to use a drive that is powered by the receiver or should i get a powered drive ( powered by an external supply)thanks

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#2 07-12-2020 10:17pm
Atlantic Dawn

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I can't see the need, USB2.0 will be perfectly fine. I'd get a USB thumb drive if you want one without its own power supply, if the drive has moving parts (for example WD MyPassport etc) go for a powered drive instead as the Saorview Connect box will struggle to power it.

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