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Black cable with two rectangular USB 3.0 A male plugs and a 20 pin motherboard header

BUCIER

BUCIER USB 3.0 A Male to 20 Pin Motherboard Extension Cable 5Gbps

SKU CH-RGYE-TCX28

Adds two front-panel USB 3.0 ports to motherboards with a 19-pin header or USB 2.0 boards at reduced speed

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUsb 3.0
  • Connector Number20
  • Connector DetailUsb 3.0
  • Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
  • Speed5 gigabits_per_second
  • Adds two front-panel USB 3.0 ports to first-gen USB 3.0 motherboards via 19-pin header
  • Adds front USB 3.0 ports to USB 2.0 motherboards running at 2.0 speed
  • Plug-and-play installation with no drivers required
  • Hot-swappable connection while system is running
  • Copper construction supports 5 Gbps data transfer

Purpose & Audience

This BUCIER adapter connects two external USB 3.0 Type-A male headers to an internal 19-pin motherboard header. It is built for PC builders who need front-panel USB 3.0 connectivity on boards that only expose external ports.

Build Integration

The male-to-male cable plugs directly into the board's 20-pin header and the case's front-panel ports without tools. It brings USB 3.0 functionality to first-generation USB 3.0 motherboards lacking an internal header. On USB 2.0 boards the same ports operate at 2.0 speeds.

Sustained Operation

Copper conductors carry data at up to 5 Gbps during continuous transfers. The plug-and-play design supports hot-swapping, so devices can be attached or removed while the system runs without interrupting the connection.

Highlights

  • Adds two front-panel USB 3.0 ports to first-gen USB 3.0 motherboards via 19-pin header
  • Adds front USB 3.0 ports to USB 2.0 motherboards running at 2.0 speed
  • Plug-and-play installation with no drivers required
  • Hot-swappable connection while system is running
  • Copper construction supports 5 Gbps data transfer

Specifications

BrandBUCIER
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUsb 3.0
Connector Number20
Connector DetailUsb 3.0
Terminal GenderMale-to-Male
Speed5 gigabits_per_second
ConstructionCopper
FeaturesData Transfer

Questions about this item

Will the 5 Gbps link hold under sustained transfers or does the cable itself throttle?

The adapter is rated for 5 Gbps; sustained throughput will depend on the host controller and the drives attached.

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when left connected all day?

It is a passive copper cable with no active electronics, so it adds negligible heat or power draw during continuous use.

My motherboard only has a 19-pin internal USB 3.0 header — what else do I need to make this work?

You need a case with front-panel USB 3.0 ports wired to a 19-pin internal cable; the adapter then connects that cable to two external Type-A plugs.

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