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Small green circuit board with PCIe x1 edge connector and USB 3.0 20-pin header socket

Vszerda

Vszerda UC-039 USB 3.1 PCIe x1 to Front Panel Adapter

SKU CH-RHQK-ADHNW

Adds a front-panel USB 3.1 header via a PCIe x1 slot using a VL805 controller for 5Gbps speeds

  • Connector Number1
  • Terminal GenderUSB3.0 Type-E 5Gbps
  • SpeedUSB3.0 Type-E 5Gbps
  • SpecificationsUC-039, xiwai, Personal Computer, Laptop
  • FeaturesPersonal Computer, Laptop
  • Adds front-panel USB 3.1 via a spare PCIe x1 slot
  • Delivers 5 Gbps throughput over a 20-pin Type-E header
  • Uses VL805 controller for native USB 3.1 signalling
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra cables or brackets
  • Enables Type-C or Type-A front ports on boards lacking native headers

PCIe x1 to USB 3.1 adapter

The Vszerda UC-039 plugs into a free PCI Express x1 slot and adds a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header. It lets a case with a USB-C or USB-A port run at 5 Gbit/s even when the motherboard lacks a native header. The card uses a VL805 controller and needs no extra cables or brackets. Builders upgrading older boards or compact systems can add modern front-panel connectivity in seconds.

Thermals and power

The adapter draws power directly from the PCIe slot and has no active cooling. Under normal file-transfer loads it runs cool and silent because the VL805 controller is a low-power part. No fan headers or supplementary power connectors are required. The bare PCB adds negligible heat to the chassis airflow.

Build integration

The bracket occupies one low-profile expansion slot and presents a single 20-pin USB 3.1 header for the case cable. It fits any motherboard with an open PCIe x1 lane and a standard chassis cut-out. The converter frees the board's existing USB 3.0 header for other internal devices while delivering full 5 Gbit/s bandwidth to the front panel. Buyers who need additional USB 3.1 headers beyond one will require a different solution.

Highlights

  • Adds front-panel USB 3.1 via a spare PCIe x1 slot
  • Delivers 5 Gbps throughput over a 20-pin Type-E header
  • Uses VL805 controller for native USB 3.1 signalling
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra cables or brackets
  • Enables Type-C or Type-A front ports on boards lacking native headers

Specifications

Brandxiwai
ModelUC-039
Connector Number1
Terminal GenderUSB3.0 Type-E 5Gbps
SpeedUSB3.0 Type-E 5Gbps
SpecificationsUC-039, xiwai, Personal Computer, Laptop
FeaturesPersonal Computer, Laptop

Questions about this item

How do I install the VL805 adapter into a PCIe x1 slot and connect the 20-pin headers?

Insert the card into any free PCIe x1 slot, then plug the USB 3.0 20-pin socket into the motherboard header and the USB 3.1 20-pin header into the front-panel cable; the step often missed is seating both 20-pin connectors fully before powering on.

What maintenance or replacement will the VL805 adapter need over time?

The adapter has no moving parts or firmware updates; only the front-panel USB 3.1 header cable may wear from repeated insertions and could require replacement if pins bend or the latch fails.

What throughput limit appears first under sustained 5 Gbps transfers?

The PCIe 2.0 x1 link and the VL805 controller both cap at 5 Gbps, so the bus bandwidth is the first ceiling reached during continuous high-speed traffic.

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