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Black USB 3.0 20-pin header to USB 3.1 Type-E adapter, compact rectangular form

Vszerda

Vszerda UC-308 USB 3.0 19/20Pin to USB 3.1 Type-E Adapter

SKU CH-161F-N2Y33

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19/20-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel connector

  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Apple compatibilityDesktop
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Adds a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel port using an existing 20-pin USB 3.0 header
  • Plugs directly into the motherboard header without extra cables or brackets
  • Supports up to 5 Gbit/s throughput over the converted connection
  • Works with current AMD AM4 and Intel 2066 platforms lacking a native USB 3.1 header
  • Compact 1.85 x 1.14 x 0.47 inch adapter weighs only 0.704 ounces

USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 Type-E adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard 19 or 20 pin USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front panel socket. It allows cases with USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A ports to connect to boards lacking a native USB 3.1 header. The plug inserts directly without extra cables or brackets. Builders adding modern front panel connectivity to older platforms will find it useful.

Sustained throughput and connector fit

The link runs at up to 5 Gbit per second using the two USB 3.0 lanes present on the header. Copper construction maintains signal integrity across the short conversion path. No active components are involved so heat and latency stay negligible during long file transfers. The adapter occupies minimal space behind the motherboard tray.

Header pin count and chassis clearance

Verify that your motherboard exposes a standard 19 or 20 pin USB 3.0 header before ordering. Confirm the front panel cable terminates in a USB 3.1 Type-E key-A plug. Ensure the adapter's 1.85 by 1.14 inch footprint clears nearby components or cables. Systems without a spare USB 3.0 header cannot use this converter.

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Size & build
Build detailsCopper
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityDesktop

Questions about this item

Does the UC-308 adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when a USB 3.1 front-panel port runs all day?

The adapter is a passive copper assembly with no active components, so it adds no measurable heat or power draw beyond the motherboard header's normal 5 V supply.

What must my motherboard already have for this UC-308 to work?

A standard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 front-panel header; the adapter plugs directly into that header and converts it to a USB 3.1 Type-E key-A socket.

Will the UC-308 work with an older motherboard that only has USB 2.0 headers?

No, it requires a USB 3.0 19/20-pin header; USB 2.0 headers use a different pinout and cannot supply the 5 Gbit/s lanes this adapter needs.

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