Hi, My case has 1 usb 3.0 and one usb 2.0 header on the front, yet my motherboard only has usb 2.0 headers. Is there an adapter I can use to convert my usb 3.0 port into a usb 2.0 port? I know it's sacrificing speed, but I don't want to have a useless usb port!
USB 3.0 as USB 2.0?
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ferwindjacks
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Yes, but does that not mean that a usb 2.0 port could work with a usb 3.0 header with the right adapter? I am looking for a way to use my usb 3.0 port on the front of my case with the usb 2.0 headers on the motherboard without buying a pci card with 3.0 headers?! Hope that makes sense!
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Im willing to bet my first born that it will work. If not, it's not the end of the world. Well, for me it would be.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812162025
Silverstone G11303050-RT 6" Internal 19-Pin USB3.0 to USB2.0 Adapter Cable
Here ^
Silverstone G11303050-RT 6" Internal 19-Pin USB3.0 to USB2.0 Adapter Cable
Here ^
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The ones on the front panel are ports, not headers. Each header can support 2 ports.
The internal connectors for USB 2.0 and 3.0 headers are NOT compatible, even though the external ports are. You will need to use an adapter like this.
Edit: Whoops, wrong way round. The ones linked by SR-71 and Murissokah above are what you'd need.
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