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Low-profile USB 3.0 20-pin header extender cable six inches long

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 20-Pin Header Extender Cable 6 Inches

SKU CH-QZ4Z-32BHP

A low-profile 20-pin USB 3.0 internal header extender cable measuring six inches for motherboard connections

  • Low-profile connector clears tight SLI spacing
  • 6-inch cable reaches front-panel headers without strain
  • USB 3.0 20-pin male-to-female extends internal header
  • Shielded design preserves 3.0 signal integrity
  • Simple plug-in install needs no tools

Low-profile USB 3.0 header extender

This 20-pin male-to-female cable adds 6 inches of reach for internal USB 3.0 headers on a motherboard. The low-profile connector fits tight spaces where a standard shroud would block adjacent slots. It is intended for builders who need to route the front-panel USB 3.0 connection around large graphics cards or other obstacles.

Behaviour under sustained load

The cable carries the full USB 3.0 signal without active circuitry, so throughput and latency remain identical to a direct header connection. No external power is required and the passive design adds no heat inside the chassis. Signal integrity is maintained across the short 6-inch run even during continuous high-bandwidth transfers.

Deciding specification

The 20-pin internal header format is the sole compatibility factor; the cable will not work with 19-pin USB 2.0 headers or external Type-A ports. Builders whose motherboard lacks a 20-pin USB 3.0 header cannot use this extender.

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

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 20-pin USB 3.0 header add noticeable heat inside the case?

The cable is a passive copper link; it draws no power itself and adds no measurable heat beyond the devices you plug into the header.

What motherboard header is required for this extender to work?

A standard 20-pin internal USB 3.0 header on the motherboard is needed to connect the male end of this cable.

Will this low-profile 20-pin extender fit alongside an older USB 2.0 header on the same board?

Yes, the USB 3.0 header is keyed differently from USB 2.0 headers, so both can occupy adjacent positions without interference.

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