What USB port colour to DL and install Win10?

Smiffy-UK · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:41

Hey, I'm about to install my 5800x and following that I'll be installing a fresh install of Windows 10. I'm using the tool from MS to install it to my USB. What colour should I be using? The blue or the red on the back of my motherboard, is one quicker than the other?

TIA.

Deleted member 77746 · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:43

That depends on what kind of USB stick you have. You can't use a USB 2 stick, shuv it in a USB 3 port and expect it to get USB 3 speeds.

Why don't you read your manual for your motherboard? Stick it in any, it won't take long. (That's what she said.)

Doug2507 · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:47

It won't make much difference if any for an install. All the grunt work is done after...

mickyflinn · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:48

Blue is usb 3 so thats the fastest but it depend how fast your usb drive is.

Deleted member 77746 · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:50

Red is Sleep and Charge.

Now which one do you want to swallow the red pill or the blue pill?

Smiffy-UK · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:53

Haha the puns and jokes are right up my alley. ( That's also what she said)

The stick I have is tiny. She definitely said that as well.

This is the USB I have. Don't know if I can link from Sammy site as it's got a price there lol

Samsung BAR Plus 32 GB Type-A 200 MB/s USB 3.1 Flash Drive Titan Grey (MUF-32BE4)

Deleted member 77746 · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:54

Smiffy-UK said:
Samsung BAR Plus 32 GB Type-A 200 MB/s USB 3.1 Flash Drive Titan Grey (MUF-32BE4)

So it's a usb 3.1 drive. Stick it in the blue.

Smiffy-UK · 11 Dec 2020 at 12:57

Bouton Aide said:
So it's a usb 3.1 drive. Stick it in the blue.

Ooo right in the blue waffle. Thanks guys. 4 guys 1 usb stick video incoming.