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Black 0.5m USB 3.0 cable with dual 19/20pin headers, four female ports, and a 12cm silver PCIe bracket

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SMUGDESK USB 3.0 19/20Pin Header to 4 Female Ports .5m PCIe Bracket

SKU CH-MYNR-PX5C3

Converts dual 19/20pin motherboard headers into four rear-mounted USB 3.0 ports via a 12cm PCIe bracket with .5m cable

  • Adds four rear USB 3.0 ports from dual 19/20pin headers
  • Mounts securely with 12cm PCIE slot bracket
  • Delivers full 5Gbps USB 3.0 bandwidth for fast transfers
  • Keeps internal wiring tidy with .5m cable length
  • Works with mainstream motherboards featuring 19/20pin front headers

Rear-panel USB 3.0 expansion

This cable converts two 19/20pin motherboard headers into four rear-mounted USB 3.0 female ports using a 12cm PCIe slot bracket. It is aimed at DIY builders who want extra rear connectivity without occupying front-panel bays or adding a separate controller card. The .5m length keeps internal routing tidy in standard ATX chassis. Buyers who need more than four additional ports or lack dual 19/20pin headers cannot use this adapter.

Thermals noise and power

The passive cable assembly draws no external power and adds no active cooling components to the system. Operation is silent because there are no fans, pumps or moving parts involved. Power for connected peripherals comes directly from the motherboard headers, so total draw depends only on the devices plugged into the four female ports. No thermal management or noise considerations apply beyond normal motherboard header limits.

Build quality and daily use

The 12cm metal bracket secures the four ports to a PCIe slot opening for a stable rear-panel fit. Shielded wiring supports the full 5Gbps USB 3.0 signal across the .5m run without signal degradation. Each female port accepts standard USB-A plugs for drives, input devices or charging cables. The fixed bracket means the ports cannot be repositioned once the card is screwed down, so case clearance behind the motherboard tray must accommodate the cable bend radius.

Highlights

  • Adds four rear USB 3.0 ports from dual 19/20pin headers
  • Mounts securely with 12cm PCIE slot bracket
  • Delivers full 5Gbps USB 3.0 bandwidth for fast transfers
  • Keeps internal wiring tidy with .5m cable length
  • Works with mainstream motherboards featuring 19/20pin front headers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 19/20pin header to 4 USB 3.0 ports with the 12cm PCIe bracket?

Connect the dual 19/20pin plugs to the motherboard USB 3.0 front panel headers, then screw the 12cm bracket into a rear PCIe slot to secure the four female ports. The step often missed is seating both header plugs fully before tightening the bracket.

What maintenance or replacement will the .5m extension cable and header connectors need later?

The .5m cable and header connectors are passive with no moving parts, so no scheduled maintenance is required. Replace the assembly only if a port becomes loose or a header pin bends during a future hardware change.

What limit appears first on the 5Gbps USB 3.0 link during sustained transfers?

The 5Gbps USB 3.0 bandwidth ceiling is the first limit during sustained transfers; actual throughput will also depend on the connected drives and the motherboard controller.

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