Question How to connect mismatched motherboard USB headers to case front USB I\O?

[matonanjin]

The motherboard I'm going with (MSI MAG 650 Tomahawk) has 4 USB 2.0 Front Headers and 2 USB 5 Gig Front headers. The case that I am going to use (Lian Li 011 Dynamic Evo XL) has 4 - 3.0 USB ports on the front.

Someone, somewhere posted about how to use the four USB ports when one only has 2 such headers. A converter cable(2) from the 2.0 headers or a splitter cable(s) from the 5 gig headers? I can't remember.

For reasons I won't go into, I really need the 4 front USB ports and I am about ready to order parts for my build. Your help is appreciated.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

First, the 20pin connector on the motherboard will conform to the front panel 20pin connector stemming from the case, so that leaves two on the table/front panel to deal with. Second, if you're asking on how to adapt the USB2.0 header on your motherboard to an USB3.0 connector, you will need something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRY1V3MQ/

 

[matonanjin]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

... Second, if you're asking on how to adapt the USB2.0 header on your motherboard to an USB3.0 connector, you will need something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRY1V3MQ/

I think that's what I am asking 😉

Thank you for the welcome