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Reddit mentions of EZDIY-FAB 2-Port USB3.0 Type A and USB3.1 Type C GEN 2-5.25 inch Front Panel USB Hub with 20 pin Connector- 73 cm Cable, Metal Front Panel USB Hub
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of EZDIY-FAB 2-Port USB3.0 Type A and USB3.1 Type C GEN 2-5.25 inch Front Panel USB Hub with 20 pin Connector- 73 cm Cable, Metal Front Panel USB Hub. Here are the top ones.
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Convert an unused 5.25" CD-ROM drive space into 1 USB 3.1 Type-C port 2 USB 3.0 Type A PortReversible 3.1 USB-C/Type-C connector design (plugs in both ways) allows you to conveniently connect cable in any orientation, Supports any devices with Type-C HeaderUSB 3.1 Front Panel Header to USB-C Type-C Female Extension Port/ Compatible with motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA,STRIX Z270I/Z270G etc.USB 3. Gen2 Speed Up to 10 Gbps, and to be backwards compatible with USB 3.0/2.0/1.1Operating system compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/Server/7/8/10, Linux
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Size | 5.25 inch |
| Weight | 0.57 Pounds |
For people who don't have a USB C port or the required headers on the motherboard, I would go with a PCIe card that provides headers for the front panel. Then get something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-2-Port-USB3-0-USB3-1-Connector/dp/B078Z52Y1X/
That would be a much better setup than trying to plug it into the back of your computer or using a wobbly USB C to USB adapter.
Unless you have front bay-less case, maybe grab one of this for front USB-C slot.
I've been looking at motherboards and cases and I'm really confused on matching up USB ports.
So obviously, rear panel usb ports will be found on the back of your case, and those depend entirely on your motherboard.
But what about front USB ports, the ones that case makers already include? Correct me if I'm wrong, but, that all depends on the internal io connectors/headers of the motherboard, where a single header should support 2 ports of it's type?
And where does adding USB ports belong in this? Whether through a pci slot in the back or a 5.25" bay in the front?
Corsair 200R is a good start. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GXZ8MM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D9h2CbMRBNK5X
If you want 3.1 gen 2, you could use one of these in one of the optical bays. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z52Y1X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_V-h2CbFXVGAS6
Well, you can get a usb 3.1 gen 2 front panel connection to your case, something a lot of modern cases still don't have. That expandability is why some people like me (enthoo pro/luxe) still find it quite useful to have up to now.