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Vszerda USB 3.0 male A to 20 pin male motherboard cable

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 A Male to 20 Pin Motherboard Extension Cable 5Gbps

SKU CH-B4CF-J0STZ

Adds two front-panel USB 3.0 ports by linking a 19-pin internal header to dual external Type-A plugs at 5 Gbps

  • Rated speed5 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUsb 3.0
  • Connector count20
  • Connector detailsUsb 3.0
  • Connector genderMale-to-Male
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Adds two front USB 3.0 ports via a 19-pin internal header
  • Works on first-generation USB 3.0 motherboards lacking an internal header
  • Enables front USB 3.0 ports on USB 2.0 boards at 2.0 speeds
  • Plug-and-play installation with no drivers required
  • Hot-swappable design allows connection while the system is running

Vszerda USB 3.0 A Male to 20 Pin Extension Cable

This adapter connects two external USB 3.0 Type-A headers to an internal 19-pin motherboard connector. It targets builders adding front-panel USB 3.0 ports to cases or upgrading older systems without native internal headers.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

The cable supports 5 Gbps transfer rates when linked to a USB 3.0 motherboard header. On USB 2.0 motherboards the same ports operate at USB 2.0 speeds instead. No driver installation is required for either configuration.

Build quality and daily connector implications

Copper construction carries data between the male-to-male terminals. The plug-and-play design allows hot-swapping while the system runs, so front-panel ports can be connected or removed without a reboot.

How it compares

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Price $8.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product typeUSB
Performance
Rated speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUsb 3.0
Connector count20
Connector detailsUsb 3.0
Connector genderMale-to-Male
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 19-pin or 20-pin connector for my motherboard?

The cable uses a 20-pin male connector that plugs into a 19-pin internal USB 3.0 header; the extra pin is a keying pin so the 20-pin plug fits the 19-pin header directly.

What does the 5Gbps rating mean when the cable is installed in my PC?

On a first-generation USB 3.0 motherboard the front ports will run at up to 5Gbps; on a USB 2.0 motherboard the same ports are limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

Which USB standard does the 20-pin header use and what speed does it cap at?

The internal 19-pin header follows the USB 3.0 specification and caps at 5Gbps when connected to a compatible motherboard.

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