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Small black right-angle adapter with a 19-pin header on one end and a USB-C port on the other

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 19-Pin to USB 3.1/3.2 Type-C 20-Pin 180° Adapter

SKU CH-GQEK-9XV1C

Converts a motherboard 19-pin USB 3.0 header to a front-panel 20-pin USB-C port with a 180-degree connector for tight chassis clearance

  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Add USB-C front-panel access to motherboards with a 19-pin header
  • 180-degree connector avoids clearance issues with chassis or board layout
  • Supports up to 5 Gbps data throughput on USB 3.0
  • Works with all major motherboard brands and Windows or Linux systems
  • Plug-and-play adapter requires no driver installation

Adapter purpose and audience

This 19-pin to 20-pin adapter lets a motherboard USB 3.0 header serve a front-panel USB Type-C port. Builders upgrading older boards or adding a modern front connector without replacing the board will find it useful.

Build quality and daily use

The copper construction carries signals between the internal header and the A-key Type-C plug. A 180-degree orientation keeps the cable clear of nearby headers or chassis walls during assembly. Plug-and-play operation requires no driver installation on Windows or Linux.

Upgrade scope and limits

It converts an existing USB 3.0 header to a Type-C front port at up to 5 Gbps. Boards lacking a 19-pin header or systems needing faster than 5 Gbps cannot use this adapter.

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 nameEZDIY-FAB
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What speed does the USB 3.0 19-pin header cap at when used with this adapter?

The adapter runs at USB 3.0 speeds, so the practical ceiling is 5 Gbps even though the front-panel port is a USB 3.1/3.2 Type-C connector.

What clearance does the 180-degree connector need inside the case?

The right-angle header points the cable straight back toward the motherboard, so you need enough depth behind the 19-pin socket for the plug body and the attached cable to sit without pressing on the side panel.

How do you install the adapter, and what step is often missed?

Power off the PC, plug the 19-pin end into the motherboard USB 3.0 header, route the Type-C end to the front-panel cut-out, secure it, then power on — the step people skip is cutting power before seating the header.

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