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Short black adapter cable with a wide 19 or 20 pin male plug on one end and a smaller 9 or 10 pin female socket on the other

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 19/20-pin male to USB 2.0 9/10-pin female adapter cable

SKU CH-WCVT-XTWEC

Connects a USB 3.0 19- or 20-pin front-panel header to a motherboard USB 2.0 9- or 10-pin header at 0.48 Gbps

  • Rated speed0.48 Gbit/s
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product typeUSB
  • Connect front-panel USB 3.0 ports to a 2.0 header
  • 19 or 20 pin male plug fits common front-panel connectors
  • 9 or 10 pin female socket accepts standard motherboard headers
  • Copper conductors carry signals at .48 Gbps
  • Male-to-female gender changes header direction without rewiring

Front-panel USB 3.0 to header adapter

This adapter cable connects a front-panel USB 3.0 connector with a 19-pin or 20-pin male plug to a motherboard USB 2.0 header box carrying 9 or 10 pins. It is intended for builders who need to route a case front-port cable to an older header. The copper construction carries the link at 0.48 Gbps. The male-to-female gender lets the front-panel plug seat directly into the adapter.

Speed limited to USB 2.0 0.48 Gbps

The single specification that decides fit is the 0.48 Gbps throughput, which matches USB 2.0 signalling even though the front-panel side uses a USB 3.0 19-pin or 20-pin form factor. Buyers who expect full USB 3.0 5 Gbps performance will not get it from this cable. The adapter simply bridges the physical connector difference without upgrading the electrical interface.

Fits 9-pin or 10-pin motherboard headers

The female end plugs onto a standard 9-pin or 10-pin USB 2.0 header on the motherboard, freeing the front-panel USB 3.0 cable from needing a matching 19-pin or 20-pin header. No extra power or driver is required; the copper link passes the existing USB 2.0 signals through. Builders whose boards lack a USB 3.0 front-panel header can still use their case ports at USB 2.0 speed.

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

Specifications

Product
Brand nameToptekits
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speed0.48 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Will the 0.48 Gbps speed limit my USB 3.0 front-panel ports?

Yes, the adapter runs at USB 2.0 speeds so any device plugged into the front-panel header will be limited to 0.48 Gbps.

What header types does the 19-pin and 20-pin male connector fit?

The male end fits standard 19-pin and 20-pin USB 3.0 front-panel headers found on many motherboards.

How many pins does the female side need on the motherboard?

The female connector accepts a 9-pin or 10-pin USB 2.0 motherboard header.

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