We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Two small black rectangular adapters with a wide 9-pin socket on one side and a compact USB-C style socket on the other

RIITOP

RIITOP USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header Adapter 2-Pack 9Pin 3.1 Type-E A-Key Converter Extending C Ports

SKU CH-MKMV-34G58

Converts a USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E port, adding front-panel USB-C at up to 480 Mbps, two adapters included

  • Connection typeUSB 2.0 9 Pin to Type E
  • Product colorBlack
  • Adds front-panel USB-C where no Type-E header exists
  • Driver-free plug-and-play installation on 9-pin header
  • Two adapters included for dual-port front-panel builds
  • Compact 0.94 x 0.51 x 0.19 in footprint
  • Data rate capped at 480 Mbps by USB 2.0 link

Quick front-panel USB-C upgrade

This two-pack adapts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E (A-Key) connector, letting a case with a front-panel USB-C port work on boards that lack a native Type-E header. Installation is plug-and-play with no driver required. The adapters measure 0.94 by 0.51 by 0.19 inches and come in black.

Speed limited by USB 2.0 header

Because the source connector is a USB 2.0 9-pin header, the front-panel USB-C port runs at up to 480 Mbps. This is sufficient for keyboards, mice, flash drives and phone charging. It will not deliver the higher throughput of USB 3.2 Gen 1 or later, so large file transfers and fast external SSDs will be bottlenecked.

No native Type-E header required

The adapter is designed specifically for systems where the motherboard has no USB 3.1/3.2 Type-E header but the case provides a front-panel USB-C port. Builders needing full USB 3.2 Gen 1 bandwidth must use a board with a native 20-pin Type-E header; this product cannot overcome the electrical limits of the USB 2.0 header.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Cords & Extension Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB 2.0 9 Pin to Type E

Questions about this item

Will this adapter work with the USB 2.0 9-pin header on my older motherboard?

Yes, it connects a USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel port, so it is designed for motherboards that lack a native Type-E header.

How can I verify the front-panel USB-C port is running at the expected 480Mbps after installation?

Connect a USB 2.0 device and check the reported link speed in Device Manager or use a USB speed-test utility; the adapter is limited to the USB 2.0 header's 480Mbps maximum.

Does the 2-pack include both adapters and any extra cables or brackets?

The package contains only the two USB 9-pin to USB 3.1 Type-E header adapters; no additional cables or mounting brackets are supplied.

More in USB Cords & Extension Cables

Similar items