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Black rectangular adapter with USB 3.0 socket and 20-pin header

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Adapter Black

SKU CH-G5AN-BKVQH

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel socket for up to 10 GBit/s

  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product colorBlack 1piece
  • Connect front-panel USB 3.1 devices using an existing motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header
  • Enable USB 3.1 Type-E connectivity on boards lacking a native USB 3.1 header
  • Compact 29×25×10 mm adapter plugs directly into the header without extra cables
  • Supports Windows XP through 10, macOS and Linux for broad system compatibility
  • Copper construction delivers up to 10 Gbit/s throughput for fast data transfer

Front Panel USB 3.1 Adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin header. It enables front-panel USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A ports on cases where the motherboard lacks a native Type-E connector. The compact black PCB measures 29 by 25 by 10 mm and plugs directly into the existing header. It supports Windows XP through 10, Mac and Linux without extra drivers.

Build Integration

The converter fits any standard USB 3.0 front-panel socket and requires no additional cables or power connections. It uses the two USB 3.0 lanes already present on the header to deliver up to 10 Gbit/s bandwidth to the front panel. The small form factor leaves surrounding motherboard components unobstructed. Builders can add modern front-panel connectivity without replacing the board.

Upgrade Context

This part replaces the need for a motherboard with a built-in USB 3.1 Type-E header. The jump is worth it when a case provides USB 3.1 front ports but the board only offers USB 3.0 headers. It is not for systems that already have a native Type-E connector or for builders needing internal USB 3.1 headers for other devices.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product colorBlack 1piece
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What sustained data rate does the adapter support when running all day?

The adapter bundles USB 3.1 traffic up to 10 GBit/s, matching the USB 3.1 header specification.

Does the adapter add noticeable heat or noise during continuous operation?

No active components are present; the passive copper construction adds no fan noise and negligible heat.

Which motherboard header must already exist for this adapter to function?

A USB 3.0 19-pin front-panel header is required; the adapter plugs directly into it.

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