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Blue vertical adapter with 20-pin header and USB Type-C socket

Vszerda

Vszerda USB31-VERTICAL-BLUE 19/20Pin to USB 3.1 Type E Vertical Adapter

SKU CH-4X7J-82ZGE

Converts a motherboard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 header into a vertical USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel socket supporting 5 Gbit/s

  • Connection typeUSB Type C
  • Connector detailsUSB Type C
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Converts a USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 Type-E for front-panel Type-C ports
  • Vertical orientation fits tight chassis layouts without extra brackets
  • Supports up to 5 GBit/s bandwidth through the adapted connection
  • Copper construction ensures reliable signal integrity across the adapter
  • Compatible with motherboards using AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets lacking native USB 3.1 headers

USB 3.1 Type-E vertical adapter

This vertical adapter converts a motherboard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel connector. It is built for PC builders who want to add a modern USB 3.1 port to a chassis without a matching motherboard header. The copper construction plugs directly into the existing header with no extra cables or brackets required.

Converts USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1

The adapter allows a USB 3.0 header that supplies two USB 3.0 lanes to drive a full USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A front-panel port at up to 5 Gbit/s. It works with newer platforms such as AMD AM4 and Intel LGA 2066 that may lack a native USB 3.1 header. No software or drivers are included because the device is a passive electrical converter.

Check header pin count and clearance

Verify that your motherboard provides a standard 19/20-pin USB 3.0 front-panel header before ordering. The vertical socket measures 3.94 by 3.94 by 0.39 inches, so confirm there is enough space around the header for the upright connector. The adapter weighs 8.8 ounces and is coloured blue.

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Will the 19/20-pin header connector need replacement after repeated front-panel insertions?

The adapter uses a copper construction for the header pins and plugs directly into the motherboard 20-pin USB 3.0 header without extra cables, so the connector itself is the only wear point.

Does the 5 Gbit/s bundling limit sustained throughput when an external SSD is attached all day?

The converter bundles traffic at up to 5 Gbit/s over the existing USB 3.0 header lanes, so that ceiling is the first bottleneck during continuous high-speed transfers.

Does the vertical blue adapter add noticeable heat or fan noise inside the case during all-day operation?

The passive copper adapter draws no extra power and has no active cooling, so it adds no measurable heat or noise beyond what the motherboard header already produces.

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