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Small black rectangular adapter with a 20-pin male header on one side and a USB 3.1 Type-E female socket on the other

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD USB 3.1 Front Panel Type-E to USB 3.0 20-Pin Header Adapter

SKU CH-TC9E-HQA56

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector for front-panel Type-C or Type-A ports

  • Enables USB 3.1 front-panel ports on motherboards with only USB 3.0 headers
  • Converts a 20-pin USB 3.0 header into a full USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Works with modern AMD AM4 and Intel 2066 platforms lacking native USB 3.1 headers
  • Plugs directly into the header without extra cables or brackets
  • Delivers up to 5 GBit/s throughput using the board's existing USB 3.0 lanes

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter for PC builds

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector. It lets a case front-panel USB 3.1 port run at up to 5 Gbit/s without needing a motherboard that already has a native 3.1 header. The plug-in module requires no extra cables or power.

Builders adding a modern front-panel port

Suits anyone fitting a chassis with a USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A front port to a board that only offers USB 3.0 headers. Not for systems that already provide a native USB 3.1 header, or for installations needing speeds above 5 Gbit/s.

20-pin USB 3.0 header to Type-E conversion

The single deciding spec is the 20-pin USB 3.0 header input paired with a USB 3.1 Type-E output running at up to 5 Gbit/s. If your motherboard lacks that specific header, the adapter cannot be used.

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 5,998 comparable items (median $24.99).

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Brand nameLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

Will this adapter let my older motherboard with a USB 3.0 20-pin header run a front-panel USB 3.1 Type-C port?

Yes, the adapter converts a USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 header so the case's USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A port can operate at up to 5 GBit/s.

How can I verify the adapter is delivering USB 3.1 speeds after I plug it in?

Connect a USB 3.1 device to the front port and check the operating system's device manager or a benchmark tool to confirm the link is running at 5 GBit/s.

Does the package include any cables or mounting brackets, or do I need to buy them separately?

The compact adapter plugs directly into the motherboard header and requires no additional attachments, cables or brackets.

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