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Small green circuit board with silver PCI-E edge connector and black USB 2.0 socket and blue USB 3.1 header

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB 2.0 to USB 3.1 Front Panel PCI-E Adapter

SKU CH-04PV-74JXS

Converts a PCI-E slot into a USB 3.1 front-panel header using a USB 2.0 socket

  • Converts a PCI-E slot into a USB 3.1 front-panel header
  • Supplies USB 3.1 to a case port without a native motherboard header
  • Uses a USB 2.0 socket as the input connector
  • Outputs to a standard USB 3.1 front-panel header
  • Adds modern front-panel connectivity to older motherboards

USB 2.0 to USB 3.1 PCI-E Adapter

This adapter converts an available PCI-E slot on a motherboard into a USB 3.1 front panel header. It allows a computer case with a USB 3.1 port to function even when the motherboard lacks a native header. The card uses a USB 2.0 socket as its input connection. It is suited for builders upgrading older systems without replacing the board.

Build Integration

The adapter occupies a single PCI-E expansion slot and connects internally to the case front panel header. It requires a motherboard with a free PCI-E slot and a case equipped with a USB 3.1 front panel connector. No additional power cables or software drivers are mentioned in the specifications. The card frees the builder from needing a newer motherboard to enable front USB 3.1 ports.

Capacity and Headroom

The link operates at USB 2.0 speeds because the input connector is a USB 2.0 socket. This limits throughput to the 2.0 specification even though the output header is USB 3.1. It comfortably handles standard peripherals such as keyboards, mice and flash drives. It will not deliver the higher bandwidth needed for fast external SSDs or high-resolution video capture devices.

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Price $51.99
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Brand nameLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Does the USB 2.0 input limit the speed of the USB 3.1 front-panel header?

The adapter connects a USB 2.0 socket to a USB 3.1 front-panel header, so the link will operate at USB 2.0 speeds despite the 3.1 header.

Does the card need extra power or cooling when left running all day?

The adapter draws power from the PCI-E slot and has no fan or heatsink, so it runs silently with no additional cooling required.

Must the motherboard have a free PCI-E slot to use this adapter?

Yes, the adapter plugs into an available PCI-E slot on the motherboard to provide the USB 3.1 front-panel header.

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