USB 3.0 Header

[wolfdwood]

Hi there, I'm a long time reader and first time poster. My problem is that my case has a USB 3.0 header (20 pins), but my motherboard doesn't have any USB 3.0 connector on it, it does however have two USB 3.0 ports on the back. Can I use this cable to connect the two USB 3.0 ports on my back panel of the motherboard to the front panel of my case through the header?

 

[ZeroWhite]

I have not come across many 20 pin female to USB (A) adapters, But I could recommended going with a PCI-E USB 3.0 card with a 20 pin header port, like this one.

 

[wolfdwood]

I have not come across many 20 pin female to USB (A) adapters, But I could recommended going with a PCI-E USB 3.0 card with a 20 pin header port, like this one.

I thought of going that route as well, but I am looking for a cheaper solution. Thanks though.

 

[The Indomitable]

Yes, since USB 3.0 was not always standard, many cases come with a cable like that to connect the front panel to the rear I/O. Newer motherboards, though, for example a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 will have one USB 3 header.
If you're not going to be using the back panel much, it can be convenient to purchase one of those.

 

[wolfdwood]

Yes, since USB 3.0 was not always standard, many cases come with a cable like that to connect the front panel to the rear I/O. Newer motherboards, though, for example a Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 will have one USB 3 header.
If you're not going to be using the back panel much, it can be convenient to purchase one of those.

Yes, but will it work if I extended the back port to the front port through a header (the cable I linked and the USB header cable from the front panel of my case)?

 

[The Indomitable]

You mean, plugging the cable you linked into the rear I/O and the 20-pin connector to the front panel cable? If so, yes it will.

 

[wolfdwood]

You mean, plugging the cable you linked into the rear I/O and the 20-pin connector to the front panel cable? If so, yes it will.

Great thanks a lot, I'll go ahead and order the cable.

 

[wolfdwood]

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