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Small black overmolded adapter with a vertical USB 3.1 Type-E female socket on one end and a 20-pin male header on the other

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Vszerda UC-069-XY USB 3.1 Type-E to USB 3.0 20-pin header adapter

SKU CH-725R-F9QWG

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel port for case connectivity

  • Rated speedType-E Female to 20Pin Male Overmold
  • Connection typeUSB
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsUSB
  • Connector genderType-E Female to 20Pin Male Overmold
  • Apple compatibilityUSB
  • Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 front-panel port
  • Enables USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A case connectors without a native 3.1 header
  • Supports up to 5 GBit/s throughput over the adapted connection
  • Compact overmold design plugs directly into any 20-pin USB 3.0 header
  • Works with AMD AM4 and Intel 2066 platforms lacking built-in USB 3.1 headers

Vszerda UC-069-XY USB 3.1 Type-E Adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel socket. It suits builders whose case has a USB 3.1 port but whose board lacks the matching header. The compact overmold design plugs directly into the existing header without extra cables. It enables the front USB 3.1 connector to operate at up to 5 GBit/s.

Upgrading from a missing USB 3.1 header

Many current motherboards with AMD AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets still ship without a native USB 3.1 header. This adapter bridges that gap so the case USB 3.1 port becomes functional instead of staying unused. The jump is worth it when the front-panel port would otherwise be limited to USB 2.0 speeds or left disconnected. No motherboard replacement is required to gain the faster front-panel connection.

Build integration: header space and port access

The adapter occupies a single USB 3.0 20-pin header on the board and presents a vertical Type-E socket for the case cable. It needs no external power, drivers or additional brackets to function. By using the existing header it frees up expansion slots and avoids PCIe add-in cards. The direct plug-in keeps internal cabling tidy and the front port ready for Type-C or Type-A devices.

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

Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Model nameUC-069-XY
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speedType-E Female to 20Pin Male Overmold
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB
Connector count1
Connector detailsUSB
Connector genderType-E Female to 20Pin Male Overmold
Power
Plug typeNo plug
Size & build
Conductor typeCopper
Build detailsCopper
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityUSB

Questions about this item

Does the 20-pin male header fit a standard USB 3.0 motherboard header?

Yes, the adapter plugs directly into any standard USB 3.0 20-pin header on the motherboard.

How is the adapter installed and what is the common mistake?

Align the keyed 20-pin male connector with the motherboard header and press straight down; forcing it in upside down bends the pins.

Will the copper conductors need replacement over time?

No, the solid copper conductors are rated for the lifespan of the build and require no scheduled replacement.

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