Front USB connectors


  1. teecuptech
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    Front USB connectors


    Curious, is there any options available to connect the front USB 2.0 (on a desktop), to a USB 3.0 PCIe card?
    Thus, giving the front USB ports, 3.0, versus 2.0.

    Thanks in advance for all your ideas...
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  3. PolarNettles
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    USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors are physically different. You can't convert a 2.0 front panel port to a 3.0 port except by replacing it.
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  4. teecuptech
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    Ah, I see! Ugh, a shame that. Thanks for the insight...

    PolarNettles said:
    USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors are physically different. You can't convert a 2.0 front panel port to a 3.0 port except by replacing it.
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  6. spunk
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    You can add a PCIe USB 3.0 card to your desktop computer that includes a Front panel that connects to the card, giving you USB 3.0 ports front and back PCI-E Express Card TO 4 Ports USB 3.0 Host Expansion For Desktop W/Front Panel 709445110175 | eBay
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  7. Compumind
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    Hi teecuptech -

    Here is a great resource. You should direct your questions to them. Note the UK contact:

    USB 3.0 Cards | StarTech.com

    Contact Us | StarTech.com

    They know their stuff.

    FWIW.
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