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- Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:51 pm
- Forum: FireWire (1394)
- Topic: Is Thunderbolt necessary at the computer end?
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Is Thunderbolt necessary at the computer end?
I understand the adapter dance - going from FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 to ThunderBolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3. But once there, can I plug that Thunderbolt 3 connection into a regular USB-C port? I believe USB-C is faster than FireWire 400 so transfer speed shouldn't be an issue. I thought the cables fo...
- Thu Jan 09, 2025 3:01 pm
- Forum: FireWire (1394)
- Topic: Firewire Adapter for USB-C
- Replies: 7
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Re: Firewire Adapter for USB-C
Is a thunderbolt port on the PC really necessary? My thinking is - the reason FireWire was used on the Flex 3K was it was the fastest transfer rate at the time. So if I had a connection that transferred data that fast, or faster, it would be fine. I understand the adapter dance = Fireware 400 to 800...