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Small black adapter with a blue USB 3.0 female port on one side and a compact male Type-E header on the other

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 Header to USB 3.1 Type-E Adapter

SKU CH-V29D-JZXTA

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel connector for up to 10 Gbit/s

  • Build detailsCopper
  • Converts a USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector
  • Supports up to 10 Gbit/s data throughput on the front panel
  • Plugs directly into any USB 3.0 motherboard header without extra cables
  • Enables USB 3.1 front-panel ports on cases lacking a native header
  • Uses two USB 3.0 lanes to deliver a full USB 3.1 connection

Vszerda USB 3.0 to 3.1 Header Adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 Type-E connector. It allows a case front-panel USB 3.1 port to function at full speed without a native 3.1 header on the board. The device plugs directly into the existing header and requires no extra cables or power. Builders upgrading older platforms can add modern front-panel connectivity instantly.

Copper Construction and Direct Fit

The adapter uses copper conductors and fits any standard USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. Its compact form inserts directly without blocking adjacent headers or needing brackets. The Type-A female side accepts the case's Type-E plug securely for a stable connection. No additional attachments or software drivers are required for operation.

Upgrade Path for Legacy Headers

This adapter replaces the need for a motherboard with a native USB 3.1 header when a case includes a Type-E front-panel port. It is worth the jump when the board only offers USB 3.0 headers but the chassis provides a 10 Gbit/s capable port. It does not help builders whose motherboard lacks a USB 3.0 header entirely or who need more than one converted port.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,187 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Brand nameVszerda
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Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

What speed does the USB 3.1 Type-E header deliver when converted from a USB 3.0 motherboard header?

The adapter bundles two USB 3.0 lanes into a single USB 3.1 Type-E connector, providing up to 10 Gbit/s throughput.

Which motherboard header does this adapter plug into?

It fits directly into any standard USB 3.0 19-pin internal header on the motherboard.

How is the adapter installed, and what common mistake should be avoided?

Insert the male Type-E end into the motherboard USB 3.0 header, aligning the keyed notch; forcing it the wrong way can bend pins.

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