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Black 15.7in USB-C front panel cable with silver PCI bracket and mesh dust baffle

No Sew

No Sew ST-US-027 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Front Panel Adapter Cable 15.7in with PCI Bracket Mesh Baffle

SKU CH-5BGA-F0K8Q

Connects a motherboard USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-E header to a front-panel USB-C port with a 15.7in cable and PCI bracket

  • Connection typeUSB Type C to USB Type C
  • Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB Type C
  • Connector count3
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Conductor gauge20 A
  • Apple compatibilityUSB Type C
  • Add a fast USB-C port to your case front
  • Supports 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps modes
  • Gold-plated contacts resist corrosion and noise
  • 7 in cable reaches most motherboard headers
  • Includes PCI bracket and mesh dust baffle

Front-panel USB-C adapter for modern cases

This 15.7-inch cable connects a motherboard USB 3.2 Type-E header to a chassis-mounted USB-C port. Builders upgrading older cases or adding a front-panel Type-C gain a clean, plug-and-play solution. The kit includes a PCI bracket and a mesh dustproof baffle with screw for tidy installation.

Sustained 10Gbps or 20Gbps throughput with shielding

Gold-plated copper contacts and fully double-shielded wiring resist EMI and EFI noise during long transfers. Backward compatibility covers 5Gbps devices, while a dedicated controller unlocks the full 20Gbps mode. The flexible yet durable jacket withstands repeated insertions without signal loss.

Replaces missing or legacy front-panel USB-C ports

Ideal when a case lacks Type-C or only offers USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds. The upgrade is worth it for users moving large media libraries or attaching high-speed docks and drives daily. Motherboards without a Type-E header cannot use this adapter.

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Price $16.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDKARDU
Model nameST-US-027
Product typeUSB
Product colorGold
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C to USB Type C
Thunderbolt 3 supportUSB Type C
Connector count3
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Power
Plug typeNo plug
Size & build
Conductor gauge20 A
Conductor typeMetal
Build detailsMetal
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityUSB Type C

Questions about this item

Does the 15.7in cable and mesh baffle add heat or noise inside the case?

The passive cable and mesh baffle have no active components, so they generate no extra heat or audible noise during all-day use.

Must my motherboard already have a USB 3.2 Type-E 20-pin header for this adapter to work?

Yes, the adapter plugs directly into a Type-E Key-A 20-pin header; without that header on the motherboard the cable cannot function.

Will the 10Gbps or 20Gbps speeds work with my older USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-C devices?

The adapter is backward compatible, so older 5Gbps Type-C devices will operate at their native 5Gbps rate when connected.

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