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Vszerda USB 3.1 front panel header to USB-C female extension cable 40cm

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB-C Female Extension Cable 40cm

SKU CH-P60N-ZP82X

Adds a USB-C front-panel port via a 40 cm internal header cable rated for 10 Gbps

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Connection typeUsb-c Type-c, Usb 3.1 Front Panel Header
  • Connector count9
  • Connector detailsUsb-c Type-c, Usb 3.1 Front Panel Header
  • Connector genderMale-to-Female
  • Apple compatibilityPC
  • 10 Gbit/s transfer speed via USB 3.1 header
  • Type-C female port adds front-panel USB-C access
  • 40 cm cable fits standard case layouts
  • Panel-mount screw secures connector to chassis
  • Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 pin layout

USB 3.1 front-panel to Type-C adapter

This 40 cm cable connects a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel header to a panel-mounted Type-C female port. It provides a 10 Gbps link for modern cases that expose a USB-C opening but lack an onboard header. Builders upgrading older chassis or adding a front Type-C port will use this to bridge the gap. The copper construction carries the full USB 3.1 pin set while remaining backward compatible with USB 3.0 devices.

Sustained 10 Gbps throughput without throttle

Unlike short burst transfers, the copper conductors maintain the rated 10 Gbps during long file moves or continuous backup streams. The direct header-to-panel path avoids intermediate hubs that can saturate under load. Backward compatibility means USB 3.0 peripherals still negotiate at 5 Gbps without signal degradation. The 40 cm length keeps impedance controlled inside typical mid-tower layouts.

Replaces missing or mismatched front-panel headers

Boards such as the ASUS ROG Maximus IX Formula or Strix Z270I/Z270G introduced the USB 3.1 header before the spec was finalised; this cable adapts those early implementations to a standard Type-C cut-out. It upgrades cases that only offer USB 3.0 front ports, letting users plug in newer Type-C drives or docks. Builders whose motherboards lack any USB 3.1 header cannot use this adapter and must add a PCIe card instead.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product typeUSB
Product colorUSB3.1 Header to Type-C Female
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Connection typeUsb-c Type-c, Usb 3.1 Front Panel Header
Connector count9
Connector detailsUsb-c Type-c, Usb 3.1 Front Panel Header
Connector genderMale-to-Female
Size & build
Build detailsCopper
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityPC

Questions about this item

Does the 40 cm cable generate noticeable heat when running at 10 Gbps all day?

The copper construction handles the 10 Gbps signal without active cooling, so heat stays negligible during continuous use.

My motherboard needs a USB 3.1 front-panel header — which boards actually have that connector?

Early examples include the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA and STRIX Z270I/Z270G; check your manual for a USB 3.1 header before buying.

Will this Type-C female port work with my older USB 3.0 devices?

Yes — the USB 3.1 header uses the USB 3.0 pin set plus extra pins, so it remains backwards compatible with 3.0 gear.

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