Can USB3 handle games?

Zeebedy · 8 Sep 2025 at 17:25

Hey guys,

New system coming tonight, I have a nvme on order for Thursday so as a temporary measure, I was going to use a small (500gb) nvme in a caddy and connect via usb3.

Will games run off that setup fine for a couple of days?

Cheers.

Zeebedy · 8 Sep 2025 at 17:32

Awesome stuff, thanks.

Zeebedy · 9 Sep 2025 at 12:37

I went for a pre-build which I took delivery of yesterday.. Can I use the NVMe caddy with my 4tb NVMe drive, connected NOT USB3 but via the USB C / 4 port on the motherboard?

I ask this, to avoid warranty or having to add into the system.. just run externally?

Cheers guys!

Zeebedy · 9 Sep 2025 at 14:38

Thanks.

I’m not sure on the model. It is a MSI motherboard. Will look into it when I’m home.

Zeebedy · 9 Sep 2025 at 16:19

Got a 4tb on the way, going to install it inside to the motherboard.