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Black 0.5 m USB 3.1 Type-E male to Type-C female front panel cable with nut-mounted connector

Vszerda

Vszerda 0.5m USB 3.1 Type-E Male to Type-C Female Front Panel Cable

SKU CH-7X2T-46C4C

Connects a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E header to a Type-C female port with 10 Gbps data transfer and 100 W power delivery

  • 5 m cable keeps front-panel Type-C ports within easy reach
  • 10 Gbps USB 3.1 speed moves large files quickly
  • 100 W power delivery charges laptops and drives
  • 16-core shielded wiring maintains signal integrity
  • Nut-fastened Type-C female locks securely to PCI bracket

Front-panel USB-C from a Type-E header

This cable converts a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header into a USB-C female port. It is intended for PC builders who want a front or rear Type-C connection without a native header. The 0.5 m length suits standard chassis layouts.

Practical limits of the USB 3.1 Type-E interface

The link supports 10 Gbps data throughput and up to 100 W power delivery when the host header and connected device both meet the specification. A USB 3.1 Type-E header on the motherboard is required; older headers will not provide the stated speed or power. The cable uses 16 internal conductors and four high-speed signal pairs to achieve the rated performance.

Build quality and mounting implications

The Type-C female connector includes a mounting nut for securing it to a standard PCI-slot bracket on the chassis rear. Black plastic and metal construction weighs approximately 50 g. The short 1.64 ft cable keeps routing tidy but limits placement to positions near the motherboard header.

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

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 0.5 m cable or a longer one for a front-panel USB-C port?

The 0.5 m length reaches from a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E header to a rear PCI-slot bracket in standard cases; longer cables add slack but are not required for typical builds.

What does the 10 Gbps rating mean when the cable is installed in my PC?

It delivers up to 10 Gbps data throughput between a USB-C device and the motherboard header, provided the host controller and device both support USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds.

How does the USB 3.1 Type-E header limit what I can connect?

The cable converts the internal Type-E header to a USB-C female port, so any USB-C peripheral works, but bandwidth and power are capped at the header's 10 Gbps and 100 W specifications.

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