Add extra USB 3.0 header to mobo

[JoJoMix]

Hello Everyone,

I have a Gigabyte GA-Z97-D3H motherboard which i found later that it includes one USB header. I have as well a Cooler Master 690 III Case with front USB 3.0 ports and the slot on motherboard is already occupied by the front case usb.

My problem is that I bought the NZXT Aperture M Multi-Media Hub and it got two cables as shown in the picture.

I can connect the USB 2.0 cable on mobo but not the USB 3.0 as I only got one slot already used. What can I do to make the USB 3.0 work on the multi hub?

I searched online and found these two solutions so hope you could advise between them or suggest another better one if you have.

1- Mini PCI-e to dual USB 3.0 Ports adapter 19P USB header 2 USB3.0 spiltter cable

Mobo got a PCIEx1 as shown in picture so I guess that would work.

2- UN3F USB2.0 9 Pin Motherboard Female to USB3.0 20 Pin Housing Male Cable Adapter

Thank you very much and really appreciate your help

 

[Littlesackninja]

PCI-1x slot adapter would be the best, since it won't limit the speed, unlike the option of converting it to USB 2.0 will, where the speed (and) power output (or input) will be limited at the USB 2.0 converter.

 

[JoJoMix]

PCI-1x slot adapter would be the best, since it won't limit the speed, unlike the option of converting it to USB 2.0 will, where the speed (and) power output (or input) will be limited at the USB 2.0 converter.

Thank for your reply Littlesackninja. I just checked again and it seems the PCI adapter is the best but the price seems a big high.

I bought the NZXT Aperture M for around $40 from amazon and after I found I need an adapter I got the two options price from ebay.

The USB 3 to USB 2 converter price around $1.5 where the PCI adapter is around $30
Really didn't expect an adapter to be that expensive as it is around the price of the Aperture M... LOL

Well wait and see If I can buy it somewhere else cheaper. Thanks

 

[Someone Somewhere]

The USB 2.0 to 3.0 converter will only allow it to run at USB 2.0 speeds - whether you want this is up to you, but for ~$12 more, you can get one of these.

 

[JoJoMix]

The USB 2.0 to 3.0 converter will only allow it to run at USB 2.0 speeds - whether you want this is up to you, but for ~$12 more, you can get one of these.

Oh My that is even better and cheaper. It has the same usb 3 header plus 2 ports and it can be attached securely. Would give it a try thanks alot