How do I use mid-board USB headers?

[ranger133x]

I'm getting a new MOBO and can't find one in my price range that has as many USB 3.0 ports as I would like.

However, there are additional USB ports "mid-board" (which I assume means on the board rather than the rear of the board).

What connectors/cables would I need to utilize those USB ports. Also how would I go about getting them to the outside of the PC?

 

[ko888]

If your computer case is only a few years old it should have front USB 3.x ports that have a cable that connects to the mid-board USB 3.x header on the motherboard.

 

[ranger133x]

If your computer case is only a few years old it should have front USB 3.x ports that have a cable that connects to the mid-board USB 3.x header on the motherboard.

My case does have 2 ports on the front. If I remember correctly they are connected to the current MOBO with a single cable. So now I'm wondering...if the mobo specs state it has 2 mid-board usb ports does that mean I can have 2 of those cables (i.e. 4 ports outside the case)?

Here are the specs from the manufacturer:

Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
Intel® Z370 Chipset :
6 x USB 2.0 port(s)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 port(s) (Type-A + USB Type-CTM, Support 3A power output)


Would something like this make it so I could have more USB 3.0 without causing some kind of lag/interference? https://www.moddiy.com/products/20%252dPin-USB-3.0-Internal-Header-Y-Splitter-Cable-(12cm).html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi7XQBRDnARIsANeLIeuQBHcHPaLwDuOY0QwFF6nkXp-id324dTFFWX027r1hMYqMwu85m8UaAhqBEALw_wcB

 

[ko888]

If you have a spare 3.5-inch drive bay open to the outside available you can add one of these:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999246

If you have a spare 5.25-inch drive bay open to the outside you can use one of these:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIACJF6DM7952

Plug it into the currently unused USB 3.1 header on the motherboard:

 

[ko888]

If you want a lot of front USB 3.0 ports:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIABU96677231

 

[ranger133x]

Plug it into the currently unused USB 3.1 header on the motherboard:

WOW this is actually the mobo I'm getting... how did you know

Also, thanks for the reply. I have never seen the things that sit in the drive slots.

 

[ranger133x]

I don't know why I never even considered a USB hub. If I was to get one that had 3 or 4 ports on it would there be any lag/issues between the connected devices

 

[ko888]

I don't know why I never even considered a USB hub. If I was to get one that had 3 or 4 ports on it would there be any lag/issues between the connected devices

Your other post here ( http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3538731/ram-mobo-support.html ) mentioned your motherboard.

A USB hub will introduce some minuscule latency (i.e. 30~40 µs for a low speed hub or 150~200 ns for a high speed hub) between the USB device and the host (i.e. USB controller chip on motherboard).