What cables are needed to install USB 3 card and how to power front panel ports.

Gamerzone101 · Mar 28, 2016

I want to add usb 3.0 to my desktop, I also want the card to power my front panel usb 3 ports, I have a H440 and a p8h61-mx r2.0 motherboard, I also have a XFX XTR 750w modular power supply, I just need to know what cables I need to purchase to power the the hub and is this card compatible with powering the front 2 ports as well I know how to install the card on my motherboard. Here is the card: http://

photonboy · Mar 28, 2016

I'll get a link,..
UPDATE: PCIe card must have front panel output.

Cables will only be from the case, possibly a power cable.

photonboy · Mar 28, 2016

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Uspeed-Express-20-pin-Connector/dp/B007SJGGAE/ref=pd_sim_147_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41NqI7CI8xL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0D2CEA17A5Q09RH6Y32V

That's an alternative example that uses MOLEX instead of SATA.

Other:
No PSU cables remaining?

You need a MOLEX or SATA power connector (depends on the card you choose). If you have neither, then look for a splitter (like MOLEX to 2xMOLEX).

madmatt30 · Mar 28, 2016

What's been said already , card runs off sata power.
It has a front panel USB 3 header so connecting case USB 3 ports aren't a problem.

Gamerzone101 · Mar 28, 2016

madmatt30 :

So the card I've chosen is fine? What sata cable do i need to purchase and does that cable connect the card to the PSU?

madmatt30 · Mar 28, 2016

Most psu's have 2 strings of sata cables with 2 or 3 connectors on each - you may not have to buy anything if you're not using all these (which is not likely).

madmatt30 · Mar 28, 2016

Just noticed you say you have no PSU connections do are ??
Don't know how that's possible on that PSU really but if so you need a sata splitter (not sure 20cm is going to be long enough though)
20cm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181692220746

30cm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291533240312

Gamerzone101 · Mar 28, 2016

madmatt30 :

Thank you I understand now, I feel a bit stupid but thanks for pointing it out - I'm pretty new to this!

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