Type C USB3.1 Front Panel Socket USB 3.0 19 Pin to TYPE-E 20Pin Header Extension Adapter
This adapter is the perfect solution for upgrading your PC's front panel connectivity. It converts an available motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin header into a modern USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin header. This allows you to utilize the high-speed USB Type-C port on newer computer cases, even if your motherboard lacks native support, such as those with AMD AM4 or Intel 2066 sockets. The compact device bundles two 5 Gbps data lanes to deliver full USB 3.1 performance up to 10 Gbit/s. It plugs directly into the motherboard header, offering a convenient and efficient upgrade path.
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
903
/ 1154
#903 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Data Transfer Rate
10
/ Up to GBit/s
Who it's for
- Modern I/O Integration
- Efficient Header Utilization
- Simple Installation Process
Who should skip it
- Bandwidth Bottleneck Risk
- Potential Clearance Issues
- Generic Component Quality
Key Specs
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 10 GBit/s
Connector 1
USB 3.0 19 Pin (Male)
Connector 2
USB 3.1 TYPE-E 20Pin Header (Female)
Dimensions
29*25*10mm
Interface Type
USB 3.1 Gen 3.1
Host Interface Type
USB
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP/7/8/10 (32/64BIT), MAC, Linux OS
Color
Black PCB
Features
- Converts USB 3.0 header to USB 3.1 Type-E
- Enables modern USB Type-C front panel ports
- Bundles lanes for 10 Gbit/s speed
- Compact, direct plug-in design
- Supports major Windows and Linux OS
- Ideal for newer case connectivity needs
- Provides full-fledged USB 3.1 functionality
- Convenient motherboard accessory
What customers say
This adapter is highly valued as an indispensable solution for PC builders needing to connect modern Type C front panel ports to older motherboards lacking the native Type E header. Users appreciate this cost effective workaround, avoiding expensive upgrades. Installation is generally simple and direct. The primary point of friction involves performance expectations. Despite the USB 3.1 designation, the adapter is bottlenecked by the source USB 3.0 header, limiting speeds to 5Gbps, which disappoints some users expecting full 10Gbps throughput. For its intended purpose of bridging this specific compatibility gap, the adapter is rated very well, successfully modernizing older system builds.
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