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Short black cable with a USB-C plug on one end and a 9/10-pin motherboard header on the other

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 9/10Pin to USB-C Male Header Cable 0.5m

SKU CH-7RZA-HA7KY

Converts a motherboard 9/10-pin USB 2.0 header to a USB-C male port for 480 Mbps data and low-power device charging

  • Rated speed480 Mbit/s
  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product typeUSB
  • Converts internal 9/10-pin USB 2.0 header to a USB-C male port
  • Delivers 480 Mbps data transfer over a 50 cm copper cable
  • Shock-resistant construction protects the connection inside a PC case
  • Plug-and-play design needs no drivers or extra power
  • Powers mini displays, sensors, cameras and small USB appliances

Front-panel USB-C adapter

This 0.5 m cable converts a motherboard 9/10-pin internal USB 2.0 header into a USB-C male port for front-panel or chassis mounting. It targets system builders and modders who need a modern Type-C connection on cases that only provide legacy headers. The copper construction and shock-resistant design suit frequent plug cycles in tight spaces. Plug-and-play operation requires no drivers or configuration.

Header-to-port conversion

The 9/10-pin connector mates directly with the standard internal USB 2.0 header found on most desktop mainboards. A short 50 cm tail keeps cable routing tidy behind the front panel while the male Type-C end faces outward for device access. Shock-resistant build helps survive vibration from fans or drive bays. The adapter carries both data and power for low-draw peripherals.

USB 2.0 speed limit

The link tops out at 480 Mbps, so it replaces a front-panel USB-A 2.0 port rather than adding high-bandwidth storage or video. The upgrade is worth it when the case lacks a native Type-C cutout but the board has a spare internal header. Builders who need 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps throughput must use a native USB 3.x header instead. This cable serves charging and low-speed data for phones, LED strips, small fans, sensors and similar accessories.

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Model nameCY-U2-018-TC
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speed480 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What speed does the USB 2.0 header cable deliver in practice?

The cable runs at the USB 2.0 ceiling of 480 Mbps, so real-world throughput tops out at that rate.

What motherboard header layout does the 9/10-pin plug require?

It fits a standard 9-pin or 10-pin internal USB 2.0 header on the mainboard.

How is the adapter installed and which step do builders often miss?

Power off the PC, plug the 9/10-pin end into the motherboard header, connect the USB-C male end to the device, then power on; the step most often missed is seating the header plug fully before turning the system on.

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