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Black 5.25in front panel with USB 3.0, ESATA, audio jacks and card slots

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25in Front Panel Card Reader USB 3.0 ESATA Audio

SKU CH-8DFB-Q26KE

A 5.25-inch front panel adds USB 3.0, eSATA, audio jacks, 4-pin power and an 8-in-1 card reader to a desktop

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Front audio ports for easy headset access
  • eSATA port enables fast external drive transfers
  • USB 3.0 port adds high-speed peripheral connectivity
  • 8-in-1 card reader supports multiple memory formats
  • Fits standard 5.25-inch drive bay for clean installation

5.25-inch front panel media hub

The Hetai Tech unit fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and combines an 8-in-1 card reader with USB 3.0, eSATA and front-panel audio. It targets desktop builders who want quick media access without reaching behind the chassis.

Sustained transfer via eSATA and USB 3.0

The eSATA port maintains high transfer rates during long file moves, while the USB 3.0 interface supports steady throughput for external drives. Both connections stay active without thermal throttling in normal desktop use.

ABS construction with 4-pin power and audio jacks

The black plastic fascia measures about 146 by 90 by 40 millimetres and draws DC 12 V and 5 V from a standard 4-pin connector. Front-mounted speaker and microphone ports remove the need for rear-panel cabling.

How it compares

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Price $34.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the unit produce when left running all day?

The panel has no fan and only passive circuitry, so it generates no audible noise and negligible heat during continuous use.

Which motherboard headers or cables must already be present for the front-panel USB 3.0, eSATA, audio and 4-pin power to function?

You need a spare USB 3.0 header, an eSATA bracket or port, front-panel audio header and a free 4-pin Molex connector from the PSU.

Will the card reader and eSATA port work alongside an older SATA optical drive kept in the same system?

Yes, the reader uses USB 3.0 and the eSATA port runs independently, so they coexist with legacy SATA devices without conflict.

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