[SOLVED] Four usb ports on motherboard and only two on case. How do I get more?

[Hypoltan]

As a novice in pc building, there are 4 usb 3 ports on my motherboard, yet only two usb 3 ports on my case. Is there any way I can make more ports on the case? The motherboard and case are really good components and I don't really want to switch them.

Asus - Prime X470-Pro ATX AM4 Motherboard: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6hF48d/asus-prime-x470-pro-atx-am4-motherboard-prime-x470-pro
Fractal Design - Meshify C White TG ATX Mid Tower Case: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BB...ite-tg-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-mesh-c-wt-tgc

 

[kanewolf]

The USB info from the Asus page

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, Type-A)
AMD X470 chipset :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
AMD X470 chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 2 at mid-board)
AMD X470 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)

There are a TON of USB 3.1 ports on the back panel including a type C.

It looks like there are total of three USB 3.1 ports that could be connected to the front panel. You are only missing 1 the way I read it.

 

[Hypoltan]

The USB info from the Asus page

AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation/ Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics/ Ryzen™ 1st Generation/7th Generation A-Series/Athlon X4 Processors :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, Type-A)
AMD X470 chipset :
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s)
AMD X470 chipset :
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, Type-A + USB Type-CTM, 2 at mid-board)
AMD X470 chipset :
4 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller :
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, teal blue, Type-A)

There are a TON of USB 3.1 ports on the back panel including a type C.

It looks like there are total of three USB 3.1 ports that could be connected to the front panel. You are only missing 1 the way I read it.

alright, thanks, but is there any way to have more on the case?

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

not on the case unless you get a case that has more built in.

The Meshify C TG is a dope choice btw, I have the black one.

I assume the reason you want more on the front is for easy access correct?

If that's the case, then you can just get a USB hub and a USB extension cable and mount the hub to your desk, or even mount it to the case somewhere.

 

[Hypoltan]

Excellent idea, and where else on the case are there ports beside the front?

Also, because I get to talk to someone with the Meshify C TG, is it worth it and how is the airflow/overall how good is the case?

 

[jacob68]

Excellent idea, and where else on the case are there ports beside the front?

Errh, on the back? There is 4 more...With all due respect, and Im really not trying to insult you. But if you dont know where the USB ports are on a mobo, are you sure you should be building your own rig?

 

[Hypoltan]

Errh, on the back? There is 4 more...With all due respect, and Im really not trying to insult you. But if you dont know where the USB ports are on a mobo, are you sure you should be building your own rig?

Look man the only way to learn something is by doing it.

 

[Roger Har Dang]

get a usb pci e converter from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Express-15-Pin-Connector-KT5001/dp/B00FPIMJEW

 

[Hypoltan]

get a usb pci e converter from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Express-15-Pin-Connector-KT5001/dp/B00FPIMJEW

Just to clarify what this does is add more ports from the motherboard or is it on the outside of the case?

 

[Roger Har Dang]

Just to clarify what this does is add more ports from the motherboard or is it on the outside of the case?

it uses pci e on your motherboard to give you more usb ports

 

[Hypoltan]

it uses pci e on your motherboard to give you more usb ports

k thanks

 

[jacob68]

Just to clarify what this does is add more ports from the motherboard or is it on the outside of the case?

It gives you more. So you would have 9 on the back and 3 in front. You seriously need 12 USB ports?

 

[jacob68]

Look man the only way to learn something is by doing it.

I dont disagree. And as I said it wasnt to offend you. But maybe read up on rig building before you venture further. Next thing is you mount the mobo without standoffs and fry the whole system.

 

[Hypoltan]

It gives you more. So you would have 9 on the back and 3 in front. You seriously need 12 USB ports?

Good point.

 

[Hypoltan]

I dont disagree. And as I said it wasnt to offend you. But maybe read up on rig building before you venture further. Next thing is you mount the mobo without standoffs and fry the whole system.

Noted

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

yes, the main reason I bought the Meshify C was because of it's mesh front to maximize air flow through the case.

The case only comes with two fans though.

If you have a 240 or 280mm AiO to mount to the front then that would leave you only needing to get one additional fan to mount inside the case to maximize ariflow.

Otherwise, if you are using an air cooler for the CPU, then to maximize case flow you will need to buy an additional 3 fans.

the case can support the following:
1x120mm at the rear
2x120 or 2x140 at the top
2x120 or 2x140 at the front / or a 240mm or a 280mm AiO at the front.

 

[Azzyasi]

You can add rear panel brackets to populate the unoccupied headers on the motherboard. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/CHENYANG-Female-Mount-Motherboard-bracket/dp/B00L2N4UFU

Also there are 3.5 and 5 1/2 front panels for more usb from the motherboard but i don't see any bays available on your case
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MJT...rt-USB-2-0-USB2-0-HUB-USB3-0/32801921040.html

For adding more front usb you need the diy approach to cut a hole and screw/hotglue some the usb part from the bracket shown in 1st link (remove the metal bracket and remain just with the dual usb with the cable that plugs on mb)

 

[Hypoltan]

You can add rear panel brackets to populate the unoccupied headers on the motherboard. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/CHENYANG-Female-Mount-Motherboard-bracket/dp/B00L2N4UFU

Also there are 3.5 and 5 1/2 front panels for more usb from the motherboard but i don't see any bays available on your case
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/MJT...rt-USB-2-0-USB2-0-HUB-USB3-0/32801921040.html

For adding more front usb you need the diy approach to cut a hole and screw/hotglue some the usb part from the bracket shown in 1st link (remove the metal bracket and remain just with the dual usb with the cable that plugs on mb)

Thank you so much. This really answered my question.