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Compact right-angle adapter with black USB 3.0 header plug and blue USB 3.1 Type-A socket

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header Male to Type-A USB 3.0 Female Adapter 90 Degree

SKU CH-KZTV-7NAS4

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header to a USB 3.1 Type-E port with a 90-degree angled connector for tight spaces, supporting up to 10 Gbit/s

  • Converts a USB 3.0 motherboard header to a USB 3.1 Type-E port
  • Supports up to 10 Gbit/s data transfer through the adapted connection
  • 90-degree angled design fits tight spaces around the motherboard header
  • Plugs directly into the header with no extra cables or brackets needed
  • Enables a case front-panel USB 3.1 port on boards lacking a native header

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter for motherboards

The Fervit adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E header. It lets a case front-panel USB 3.1 port run at full specification when the board lacks a native header. The 90-degree angled plug fits tight spaces around the header. No extra cables or brackets are required.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 header interface

The adapter draws two USB 3.0 lanes from the header to create one USB 3.1 connection. Throughput is capped at the header's 10 Gbit/s maximum. It cannot add bandwidth beyond what the motherboard header already provides. The angled shape only eases physical clearance, not electrical performance.

Single spec that decides fit: 90-degree angled

The right-angle Type-E female connector determines whether the adapter clears nearby components. Builders with straight-header clearance issues need this angle; those with open headers do not. Buyers who need a straight-through connector or a different header type cannot use this part.

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Price $15.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

Should I choose a straight or 90-degree adapter for my motherboard header?

The 90-degree upward angle lets you plug the cable into the motherboard USB 3.0 header even when surrounding components leave little clearance.

What does the 10 Gbit/s figure mean once the adapter is installed?

It combines the two USB 3.0 lanes from the header into a single USB 3.1 Type-E port capable of up to 10 Gbit/s throughput.

Which header standard does this adapter plug into and what does it provide?

It plugs into any standard motherboard USB 3.0 header and converts it to a USB 3.1 Type-E female connector for a front-panel port.

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