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Small black adapter with metallic finish and chip, 19/20-pin to USB 3.1 Type E converter

Vszerda

Vszerda UC-008 19/20Pin to USB 3.1 Type E Adapter with Chip

SKU CH-W0BJ-412CZ

Converts a 19/20-pin USB 3.0 motherboard header into a USB 3.1 Type E front-panel connector using a built-in chip

  • Details0.018 kg
  • Converts a USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Bundles two 5 Gbps lanes into a single 10 Gbit/s header
  • Supports USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A front-panel ports
  • Works with AMD AM4 and Intel 2066 motherboards lacking native USB 3.1 headers
  • Weighs 0.018 kilograms for a compact internal fit

Header conversion for front-panel USB

The Vszerda UC-008 adapter converts a motherboard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type E connector. It is intended for builders whose chassis includes a front-panel USB 3.1 port but whose board lacks a matching header. The compact converter contains an integrated chip to manage the signal transition. It ships new and weighs 0.018 kilograms.

Build integration and header utilisation

The adapter plugs directly into an existing USB 3.0 header that supplies two 5 Gbps lanes, combining them into a single 10 Gbps USB 3.1 connection. This frees the builder from needing a native USB 3.1 header on platforms such as AM4 or 2066 socket boards. No additional power or software configuration is required beyond the header itself.

Upgrade path and limitation

The device upgrades a legacy 3.0 header to serve 3.1 front-panel ports without replacing the motherboard. It is not suited for builds that require more than one USB 3.1 header or that lack any USB 3.0 header to convert. Buyers needing additional headers or native 3.1 support must consider a board change.

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Price $9.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Model nameUC-008
Part numberUC-008

Questions about this item

Does the adapter deliver a full 10 Gbit/s USB 3.1 lane from a single USB 3.0 header?

Yes, it bundles two 5 Gbps lanes from the USB 3.0 header into one USB 3.1 Type E header running at 10 Gbit/s.

Will the tiny converter overheat or draw extra power when the front-panel port runs all day?

The passive design has no active cooling or power input; it simply re-routes the existing header signals and adds negligible load.

Which motherboard header must already be free for this adapter to work?

A standard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 front-panel header is required on the motherboard.

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