Corsair 300R & MB without onboard usb 3.0 connector

Ronarch

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Feb 21, 2014
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Just bought Corsair 300R and waiting for the shipment.

But after my purchase I realized my MB (Asrock Z68 pro3) has 2 USB 3.0 ports only on the rear panel.
It has no onboard USB 3.0 connector but only 2 USB 2.0 headers.
So will I be able to use the 2 USB 3.0 ports on the front panel of the case? (even at usb 2.0 speed)
Do I need any extra part to be able to use them?

Link of my MB: http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?cat=Specifications&Model=Z68 Pro3
Appreciate very much for your help.
 
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USB3 and USB2 are totally different connectors. While the same shape on the outside, the cable connector inside will not fit a USB2 port. There is hope. There are adapters. 20/19pin USB3 female to 10/9pin USB2 male. can be found at newegg, amazon etc $5+. This will convert the USB3 port to USB2 and be fully usable.


Most cases expose their USB 3.0 front panel ports as a pair of male to female extension cables. Motherboards that have onboard headers typically come with a 19 pin breakout cable which terminates as a pair of female ports for the front panel male connectors to mate with.

I can't be certain about the 300R, but my 800D is setup in this fashion.
 

Karadjgne

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USB3 and USB2 are totally different connectors. While the same shape on the outside, the cable connector inside will not fit a USB2 port. There is hope. There are adapters. 20/19pin USB3 female to 10/9pin USB2 male. can be found at newegg, amazon etc $5+. This will convert the USB3 port to USB2 and be fully usable.
 
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