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Black 19/20-pin header cable with metal bracket and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports

RIITOP

RIITOP 19/20pin Header to 2-Port USB 3.0 Female Cable with Bracket 1.5ft

SKU CH-GHDF-PW965

Adds two USB 3.0 ports via a 19/20-pin motherboard header with an included bracket, running at 5 Gbps over a 1.5 ft cable

  • Rated speedHi Speed USB 3.0 5 Gbit/s
  • Connection type20pin to USB 3.0 Type A Female
  • Cable length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector details19/20 pin header to 2*USB 3.0 Female
  • Apple compatibilityMainboard 19pin USB 3.0 Slot
  • Add two USB 3.0 ports without using a PCI slot
  • 19/20-pin motherboard header connects directly to the board
  • 5 ft cable reaches rear-panel bracket easily
  • Dual USB 3.0 Type-A females deliver 5 Gbps transfer
  • Black bracket included for clean case integration

Header-to-Port Expansion Cable

This RIITOP cable converts a motherboard 19/20-pin header into two external USB 3.0 Type A ports. It targets builders who need front-panel or rear-panel USB expansion without occupying a PCI or PCIe slot. The 1.5 ft length suits compact chassis routing. The included bracket secures the ports to a standard expansion opening.

Passive Cable Thermals and Power

The assembly draws power directly from the motherboard header and adds no active cooling or fan noise. Its passive wiring produces negligible heat during normal 5 Gbps transfers. Power consumption stays within the header's rated delivery, so no extra power connectors are required.

Build Quality and Daily Use

The black cable jacket and metal bracket withstand repeated insertion cycles in a workshop or home build. Two USB 3.0 female sockets accept standard Type A plugs for drives, peripherals or charging. The fixed 1.5 ft reach limits placement to positions near the header, so builders with distant panel cutouts should measure first.

How it compares

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRIITOP
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rated speedHi Speed USB 3.0 5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection type20pin to USB 3.0 Type A Female
Connector count2
Connector details19/20 pin header to 2*USB 3.0 Female
Size & build
Cable length1.5 ft (0.46 m)
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityMainboard 19pin USB 3.0 Slot

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 19/20 pin header to my motherboard and what is the common mistake?

Plug the 20 pin female header into the motherboard USB 3.0 header, then secure the bracket to a rear expansion slot. The step often missed is aligning the keyed notch on the header before applying pressure.

What maintenance or replacement will this cable need over time?

The cable itself has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance. If a USB 3.0 female port becomes loose or damaged from repeated insertions, the entire assembly would need replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained 5Gbps transfers through both ports?

The shared 20 pin header bandwidth of 5Gbps is the first bottleneck when both USB 3.0 female ports are used simultaneously at full speed.

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