usb 2.0 to motherboard sata 2 output?

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MegaTitaniumMan

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I searched Toms and Google but no joy.
I have used up my two usb 2.0 plugs on the mobo and the 3.0 header, but have three empty sata 2 ports unused on my Mobo. Is it possible to power the two 2.0 usb on the front of my case with a Sata 2 plug from the Mobo? If so what kind of adapter/plug do I need to buy?
Thanks for any help.
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mickypheonix
Hi Megatitanium man , there is an alternative ,
add more usb headers
15601d1326067265-44-magnum-nzxt-usb-pcb.jpg


http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-iu01-usb-2-0-internal-expansion-hub-review_1293
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MegaTitaniumMan

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I have a ASROCK Z77 Extreme 3 Mainboard with two available 2.0 plugs.
I have a card reader, NZXT APERTURE M 5.25 Bay Multi-Media Mesh Style Card Reader w. Dual USB 3.0 that takes up the 3.0 Mobo header for the 3.0 usb, and one 2.0 Mobo plug for the card reader.
And a Zalman Z11 case with four 2.0 usb ports on the front. The case is in the mail so I dont have it yet but I have never seen a 2.0 Mobo plug that powers four 2.0 usb so unless I am wrong I will have to go with only using two of the four 2.0 usb on the case. (the cases I see reviewed are the "Zalman Z11 Plus" that have two 3.0 and two 2.0 usb's on the case, I got the cheaper one,4x 2.0 usb, I cant find a pic of the wiring online)
As far as I know the sata Mobo plug is ingoing and wont work for usb, but I thought I would ask as I have been wrong before in my life.

I have a Cooler Master 212 EVO cpu cooler, (in the mail).
I also have two MSI R9 270 video cards in the mail that may or may not block the pci(e) slots.
I am still hoping to have all the parts I need get here at the same time to put it all together in the same day.

Thanks for all the replys, Tom's Rocks :)
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MegaTitaniumMan

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Yes it is and I thank you, I was unaware of the Internal USB 2.0 Hub you put a link to but with US exchange rate, shipping, and taxes it will be over $50 by the time I get it.
I was hoping for a cheaper solution, If their is no other way I will have to go with only the two 2.0 usb on the case active for now. I researched getting "Y" connector 2.0 usb Mobo plug but they don't exist from the reading I have done. I was hoping I could get away with a plug adapter of some sort for around ten bucks. After getting all the other parts I just ordered I don't have the cash for the part you listed but will select it as the answer if you'd like. After all it is a direct solution to my problem. And I thank you for that.
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