Question 1

this drive shows that it uses a 3.0 usb.  Will this drive also work in a 2.0 usb slot or is only good in a 3.0 usb slot?

Accepted Answer

3.0 and 2.0 are compatible. You will only get 3.0 speeds when plugged into a 3.0 slot, and 2.0 speeds when in a 2.0 slot.

2.0 in a 3.0 will work as will a 3.0 in a 2.0.

Question 2

On Adata site, they say this is a USB 3.1 drive. Which one will we be getting?

Accepted Answer

It won't matter which it is.  Version 3.1 will be backward compatible to Version 3.0.  The Version #3 indicates a major leap up from #2.  The #.1 is just a minor adjustment in function over #.0.  So you can buy with confidence for either one.

Question 3

Is there a difference between the black / yellow version and the black / blue version other than purely aesthetics?

Accepted Answer

I haven't benchmarked it, but the blue ones I have are 32GB and are marked USB3.0 My Yellow ones are 16GB and don't say which USB specification they are on the device. I never looked at any color choices when buying but I think they are 3.0 spec.

Question 4

Can this device be custom stenciled to show the organization information?  Quantity: about 24, to be used as gifts.

Accepted Answer

Sorry but  i Don't believe so.  They come with the logo already on them you would need blank versions.

Question 5

Does this device have a SMI controller chip?

Accepted Answer

There are tons of I2Cs on the card,not sure if you can chain onto them. The are mainly used for power and temp instrumentation.SMI is a motherboard thing anyway, so not sure why this would be of any use or if any video card offers this.

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