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Black adapter cable with USB 2.0 header plug and two vertical USB 3.1 sockets

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 to USB 3.1 Front Panel Adapter 20cm

SKU CH-4YGM-30QZ7

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into dual USB 3.1 front-panel ports with a 20 cm cable

  • Connection typeSerial Adapter
  • Connector detailsSerial Adapter
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product colorBlack
  • Converts a USB 2.0 header to dual USB 3.1 front-panel ports
  • Compact 20 cm adapter plugs directly into the motherboard with no extra parts
  • Supports two vertical Key-A Type-E connectors for modern case fronts
  • Operates at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 Mbit/s
  • Copper construction ensures reliable signal transfer

Adapter Purpose and Audience

This Vszerda adapter converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into two vertical USB 3.1 front-panel headers. It suits builders fitting a modern case with USB 3.1 ports to an older board that only offers USB 2.0 internal connectors. The 20 cm cable reaches front-panel headers without strain. No extra brackets or power connections are required.

Who It Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

Builders with a spare USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header who want front USB 3.1 Type-E ports can use this directly. It does not increase actual throughput beyond the 480 Mbit/s limit of the source header. Buyers needing full USB 3.1 bandwidth or native USB 3.1 header support should look at boards that provide those headers natively.

Deciding Specification

The adapter bridges a USB 2.0 motherboard header to dual USB 3.1 front-panel headers, so the single specification that decides fit is whether your board has a free USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header. If that header exists, the converter plugs in directly; if the board only offers USB 3.1 or newer internal headers, this adapter is not compatible.

How it compares

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

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeSerial Adapter
Connector detailsSerial Adapter
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What does the 480 Mbit/s figure mean when this adapter is installed?

The 480 Mbit/s is the maximum throughput of the USB 2.0 header on the motherboard; the adapter passes that limit through to the front-panel USB 3.1 sockets, so connected devices run at USB 2.0 speeds.

Which header standard does the adapter plug into and what does it provide?

It plugs into a standard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin motherboard header and provides two vertical USB 3.1 Key-A Type-E front-panel sockets.

What clearance or mounting does the 20 cm cable need inside the case?

The 20 cm cable reaches from the motherboard header to the front-panel cut-out; the compact IDC sockets insert directly without brackets or extra hardware.

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