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Small green circuit board with silver USB 3.1 front panel header and black USB 2.0 socket on metal bracket

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.1 10Gbps PCI-E to Front Panel Adapter

SKU CH-DBX4-NRPDD

Adds a USB 3.1 front-panel header and a USB 2.0 socket to a motherboard via a PCI-E slot, delivering up to 10 Gbit/s

  • Adds a 10 Gbps USB 3.1 front-panel header via a PCI-E slot
  • Supplies USB 3.1 to a case port when the motherboard lacks a header
  • Fits any existing USB 3.0 header without extra cables or brackets
  • Converts a spare PCI-E lane into a USB 2.0 socket plus USB 3.1 header
  • Delivers two 5 Gbps lanes combined into one 10 Gbps USB 3.1 connection

PCI-E to USB 3.1 Front Panel Adapter

This Vszerda adapter adds a USB 3.1 front-panel header and a USB 2.0 socket to a desktop motherboard through a single PCI Express slot. It targets builders whose boards lack a native USB 3.1 header but whose cases provide Type-A or Type-C front ports. The card installs directly without extra cables or power connectors.

Upgrading from USB 2.0 front headers

The jump is worthwhile when the case includes USB 3.1 ports that currently run at USB 2.0 speeds because the motherboard has no matching header. By converting a spare PCI-E slot, the adapter supplies two 5 Gbps data lanes bundled into a 10 Gbps USB 3.1 header, restoring full throughput for external drives and peripherals. If the case only has USB 2.0 front ports, the adapter adds no benefit.

Practical limits of the USB 3.1 interface

Actual transfer rates depend on the connected device, cable quality and system load, so sustained 10 Gbps is not guaranteed. The onboard USB 2.0 socket remains limited to 480 Mbps regardless of the PCI-E link speed. The adapter also requires a physical PCI-E slot and a compatible front-panel header on the case; systems without either cannot use it.

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Price $32.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 5,998 comparable items (median $24.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What PCIe slot size does this adapter require?

The card fits into any standard PCI Express slot on the motherboard.

How do I connect the USB 3.1 front-panel header on this card?

Plug the case's internal USB 3.1 header cable onto the card's 19-pin connector; the separate USB 2.0 socket is optional.

Will the USB 3.1 header need a firmware update later?

No firmware is involved; the adapter is a passive signal converter and requires no updates.

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