Linux mint, old ass ddr3 am3 fx 8 core proc
I was wondering why random files kept getting corrupted when transferring to my flash drive, until i downloaded a Linux iso and copied it to a flash drive when i went to check the 256 hash on it was not matching. I had copied the exact file to the drive so there was no way it wouldnt match. Found out the back 3.0 ports work fine, copied the exact same file and the hashes matched. And yes, it was all through reputable sources.
And the odd thing. My front port is just a 2 ft usb cable that rubs through the case out the back and plugs into another 3.0 port. It doesn’t pin directly to the mobo, and its not a hub.
So confused how 2ft of cable was corrupting file xfers.
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Bad cable? If there’s damage to the internal insulation, or it’s unshielded and picking up interference, that can disrupt the signal.
Try plugging it into a different port, running it outside the case, or if those don’t work, replace it.