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Black USB 3.0 front-panel cable with 19/20-pin header splitting to two Type-A ports, 80 cm

BUCIER

BUCIER USB 3.0 Front Panel Extension 19/20pin to 2 USB Female 80 cm

SKU CH-E36J-TJX3K

Connects a motherboard 19/20-pin header to two panel-mount USB 3.0 Type-A ports at 5Gbps over 80cm

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key featuresHigh Speed
  • Up to 5Gbps transfer speed for fast file moves
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480Mbps
  • Splits one 19/20-pin header into two USB 3.0 ports
  • Panel-mount screw holes secure the ports in your case
  • 80 cm length reaches front-panel cut-outs cleanly

Front-panel USB 3.0 extension for case mods

This 80 cm cable converts a motherboard 19/20-pin header into two USB 3.0 Type-A ports with screw mounting holes. It suits builders adding front or custom-panel connectivity without a PCIe card. The male-to-female design plugs directly into the internal header and secures to a panel cut-out.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 header interface

The link tops out at 5 Gbps and falls back to 480 Mbps when USB 2.0 devices are attached. Bandwidth is shared between the two ports, so simultaneous heavy transfers will split the available throughput. Cable length is fixed at 80 cm, restricting routing options in larger cases.

Replaces a dedicated USB 3.0 expansion card

Use this instead of a PCIe add-in card when a spare front-panel header exists and only two ports are needed. The jump is worth it for simpler installation, lower cost and no slot consumption. Builders needing more than two ports or independent controllers should look elsewhere.

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Price $19.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameYINGAYOU
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type A
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Connector genderMale-to-Female

Questions about this item

Which cable length should I pick — 0.3 m, 0.5 m or 0.8 m?

Choose the shortest length that reaches your front-panel cutout; 0.3 m suits tight ITX builds, 0.5 m fits most mid-towers and 0.8 m gives slack for full-tower routing.

Will I actually see 5 Gbps throughput on my external SSD?

The adapter is rated for USB 3.0 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 480 Mbps; real-world speed depends on the drive, controller and file mix, but the cable itself does not impose a lower ceiling.

My motherboard has a 19-pin USB 3.0 header — will this splitter work and what does it limit?

Yes, the 19/20-pin plug fits both keyed headers and splits into two USB 3.0 Type-A ports with screw mounting holes; the practical limit is the single 5 Gbps upstream lane shared between the two ports.

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