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Small rectangular adapter with 20-pin male header and 20-pin female socket, black plastic housing, gold contacts

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 to 3.1 Internal IDC 20 Pin Header Adapter

SKU CH-RT46-3GW7F

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header to a USB 3.1 front-panel connector for Type-C or Type-A ports at up to 5 GBit/s

  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Adds USB 3.1 front-panel support by converting an existing USB 3.0 header
  • Delivers up to 5 GBit/s throughput for fast external device transfers
  • Compact plug-in design installs directly without extra cables or brackets
  • Compatible with motherboards using AMD AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets
  • Connects USB 3.0 IDC 20-pin male header to USB 3.1 A-Key 20-pin female header

Header-to-panel adapter

This Vszerda adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 internal IDC 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 A-Key 20-pin female header for front-panel use. It lets builders connect a case USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A port even when the board lacks a native USB 3.1 header. The compact converter plugs directly into the existing 20-pin header without extra cables or brackets. It supports up to 5 Gbit/s data transfer across two USB 3.0 lanes.

Upgrade from missing native header

The adapter replaces the need for a motherboard with a built-in USB 3.1 front-panel header. Boards using AMD AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets often omit that header while still providing USB 3.0 headers. The jump is worth it when a chassis includes a USB 3.1 front-panel connector but the motherboard only offers USB 3.0 internal headers. It does not add bandwidth beyond what the USB 3.0 header already delivers.

Direct plug-in installation

Installation consists of aligning the 20-pin male connector with the motherboard USB 3.0 header and pressing it in. No screws, cables or software are required. The keyed A-Key female header prevents reversed insertion on the panel side. Builders should verify the motherboard header pinout matches the standard USB 3.0 IDC layout; non-standard headers will not fit. Clearance around the header must allow the adapter body to seat fully.

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Price $22.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type C
Connector detailsUSB Type C
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Will this 20-pin IDC header fit my motherboard's USB 3.0 header?

It plugs directly into any standard USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header that supplies two USB 3.0 lanes, requiring no extra brackets or cables.

How do I install the adapter without damaging the pins?

Align the keyed IDC 20-pin male connector with the motherboard header, press straight down until fully seated, then attach the front-panel USB 3.1 A-Key female header to the adapter.

Does the copper construction need any upkeep to keep 5 GBit/s speeds?

No maintenance is required; the solid copper contacts retain signal integrity for the life of the build.

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