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Blue USB 3.0 20-pin female-to-female header extension cable 1.64ft

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Vszerda USB 3.0 20-pin header extension cable female-female 1.64ft

SKU CH-RTZD-7FMK1

Extends a motherboard USB 3.0 20-pin header by 1.64 ft with female-to-female connectors for 5 Gbps data transfer

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Extends internal USB 3.0 header by 1.64ft for flexible front-panel routing
  • Female-to-female 20-pin connectors link motherboard header to chassis cable without adapters
  • Supports 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds while staying backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Plug-and-play across Windows 2003, 2007, XP, Vista, 7 and 8
  • 50cm blue cable keeps signal integrity inside the case

Extension cable for internal USB 3.0 headers

This 1.64ft cable extends a motherboard 20-pin USB 3.0 header to a more accessible position inside the case. It is aimed at system builders who need to route the front-panel USB connector around large coolers or crowded layouts. Both ends use a 20-pin female header so the existing front-panel plug connects directly without adapters.

5Gbps bandwidth with USB 2.0 fallback

The link runs at up to 5Gbps under the USB 3.0 specification and drops back to USB 2.0 or 1.1 speeds when older devices are attached. The 50cm length provides enough slack for most mid-tower builds but will not reach rear-mounted headers in full-tower chassis. No active circuitry is present, so signal quality depends on the host controller and total trace length.

Plug-and-play across legacy Windows versions

The cable requires no drivers and works immediately on Windows 2003, 2007, XP, Vista, 7 and 8. It ships with no additional brackets, screws or software utilities; the blue PVC jacket is the only visual distinction from standard internal wiring. Builders needing right-angle connectors or shielded sleeving must source those separately.

Highlights

  • Extends internal USB 3.0 header by 1.64ft for flexible front-panel routing
  • Female-to-female 20-pin connectors link motherboard header to chassis cable without adapters
  • Supports 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds while staying backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1
  • Plug-and-play across Windows 2003, 2007, XP, Vista, 7 and 8
  • 50cm blue cable keeps signal integrity inside the case

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

Will this 20-pin female header extension work with a motherboard that only has USB 2.0 headers?

Yes, the cable is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 specifications, so it will function with older headers at their native speeds.

How can I verify the cable is delivering USB 3.0 speeds of 5Gbps after connecting it?

Check the device manager or system information to confirm the connected ports are enumerated as USB 3.0 and run a file transfer to a USB 3.0 flash drive to observe 5Gbps throughput.

Does the 1.64ft package include any mounting brackets or screws for securing the female headers?

The box contains only the blue 20-pin female-to-female extension cable; no brackets, screws or additional hardware are supplied.

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