usb 2.0 case and usb 3.0 motherboard

guest555 · Jun 18, 2014

they are compatible right? I understand the case will cause the front panel usb ports to be 2.0, but i can still connect them right?

jtledoux · Jun 18, 2014

guest555 :

Normally yes. The 2.0 case can connect to a 2.0 USB header on the motherboard.

What motherboard do you have?

guest555 · Jun 18, 2014

jtledoux :

i was asking 3.0 usb header on motherboard. nevermind if u meant to type 3.0 lol
im thinking about getting the asus m5a97 r2.0

6R1M01R3 · Jun 18, 2014

There is no reason to plug the 2.0 connector from the case to a 3.0 header (not that you can) you can only plug the 2.0 usb from the case to the usb 2.0 header on the mobo.

jtledoux · Jun 18, 2014

guest555 :

Sorry i meant to also say your motherboard has a 2.0 header as well as a 3.0. The USB 3.0 header on the motherboard is significantly different then the 2.0 Header.

See the site below for more info on the sizes, and some pictures of the cords.

http://steamoctane.com/2014/06/difference-usb-3-0-2-0-motherboard-connections/

I did also look at your motherboard and it does have USB 2.0 headers on it, so you will be fine.

guest555 · Jun 18, 2014

6R1M01R3 :

is cooler master elite 430 (which has 2.0 usb ports in front) not compatible with the motherboard asus m5a97 r2.0 (which says it's usb 3.0)?

jtledoux · Jun 18, 2014

guest555 :

Your motherboard supports USB 3.0 yes. It however also has 3 connections on the side of the board that are USB 2.0 ports.

To answer your question you case IS compatible with your motherboard.

guest555 · Jun 18, 2014

jtledoux :

guest555 :

Your motherboard supports USB 3.0 yes. It however also has 3 connections on the side of the board that are USB 2.0 ports.

To answer your question you case IS compatible with your motherboard.

oh sorry i saw ur previous answer after i posted the question so thanks lol

guest555 · Jun 18, 2014

im still a bit confused with the usb 3 and 2.0. can i plug in my keyboard and mouse, which i believe are usb 2.0, into usb 3.0 sockets?

jtledoux · Jun 18, 2014

guest555 :

Yes, USB 3.0 is backwards compatible. You can plug any USB 2.0 or even 1.0 into any USB 3.0 port.

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