I bought this. What kind of power supply should I get, to plug in that USB power cable? I can't figure out the right name to even search for one.
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There is no power supply to buy. That cable that comes with it is to be used of you want USB 3.0 speeds on, for example, a USB external drive. You would use both USB ports to achieve that. I have never even used the cable. I plug two WD Passport USB 3.0 drives into this card and they work fine. I do not notice any loss of speed or anything else.
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Actually the manual does mention that an external power adapter is available if the attached device needs more power than the ExpressCard can supply. It's on page 2. Frankly, it seems to me, the vast majority of people will be better served by running the supplied USB 3.0 cable from the card to a powered USB 3.0 hub. This avoids any power issues in the first place.
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sounds like you might be confused as to what cable goes where. First, if you have a usb3 external hard drive that needs its own power supply, then that would just plug into a normal wall socket and the usb into the usb3 port. Second, if you have a small usb3 hard drive that doesn't have its own power supply then in order to get the usb 3 speed, then you need to plug in the cable that came with the adapter. this cable has a usb end which you plug into a separate usb port, NOT a port in the same adapter, and the other end goes into the plug between the usb3 ports in the adapter. If you look at the adapter there is a circular hole for a plug to fit. This extra cable, which came with the adapter, is only needed if you want to get usb3 speeds. It will still work at usb2 speed even without the cable. If you don't know what cable I'm talking about, look at the pictures in the description of the item. You will see a cable with a usb end and a smaller end. This is the power cable that goes in the circular hole in the adapter.
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Hi Con! This is a standard USB 2.0 cable. It is best to contact TP Link if this cable can supply enough power for that specific device.
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this power supply *should* work with most devices requiring 5v power (such as usb hubs and external hard drives) and that have a 5v power receptacle that mates with the plug. however, you might want to watch the voltage as some units seem to have unstable voltage levels (one reviewer measured 6v from his unit) and i measured about 5.3v from mine, which seems a little high to me. any more than 5.1v and i'd be wary.
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Power source is not USB. Comes with 12 VDC power adapter. Has two different data interfaces: USB 2.0 or eSATA. Use either one at a time, but not both. I have found the USB interface to be more reliable, although a bit slower, but not by much.
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Bethany, I answered your other post, but you are using the wrong USB cord. Use the one that has an electrical plug on the end.
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Agreed. I bought it assuming the advertisement on Amazon was correct... USB power. To confirm I even looked at the list of what comes in the box. No power supply is listed. Irritating to say the least.
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Yea same thing with me I don't think it gets the recommended power from the usb ports...u should try the sabrent adapter...it comes with a dedicated power cable to plug into the wall and the adapters for 2.5 and 3.5 sata/ide hard drives.
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I have never owned this power supply. So, I can not really tell you if it is or not. I have owned several computers over the years. I have heard any of my power supplies while they were running. SO! What do you think the answer should be here?? You have never had a power supply? So, you did not know they ran quiet. Come on buddy. Are you older then six?
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Not sure, check with Targus (website FAQs); I am using USB for power from PC. Sorry.
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When I searched for my power supply I enter the name of the computer and it told me what charger would work. That is how I ended up the Power+. I would suggest that you do the same if you are buying this through AMAZON. Sorry I can't be more help than that.
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It's been a long time since I bought this. I am using my own cables, which I bought in the internet. They are just cables with a banana plug. I actually use this power supply almost every day and it has worked fine. Hope this helps.
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you should also purchase an hdmi cable, a vga cable, and a standard 2.5mm audio cable; the power supply is includededit: you will need a 3.5 mm standard audio cable, not a 2.5mm, sorry for the confusion
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I use a powered usb hub. So I can plug many things into the hub and it has it's own power pack. Then I don't overload the onboard power from the pc.
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Hi, I realize that this is an old post, but the power supply is a 12 volt 1 amp with a barrel connector. These can be found as generics or multi-application power supplies right here on Amazon or on eBay. Hope that helps! Best2u, Max4urmoney
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I gave it to my computer guy. But I remember him saying I needed a new power supply to run it. Sorry I wasn't more help.
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it's need power supply all time.. the Voltage is major than USB can support
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The cable you see in the picture. Your power supply (inside the computer) should have some extra plugs.