"No onboard USB 3.0 headers"

[Comi92]

Hello,

I'm looking to change my PC case, to fit my new Graphics card, but PcPartPicker says that "Case has front panel USB 3.0 ports, but the Motherboard does not have onboard USB 3.0 headers."

Does this mean that i can't use USB 3.0 or that i can't use front USB ports at all?

Thanks.

 

[Seamz]

You won't be able to use the front headers at all. Not unless it has 2.0 and 3.0. In that case the 3.0 wouldn't work, but the 2.0 would still come with a viable connector.

 

[InvalidError]

It means that you'll need a USB2 to USB3 header adapter if you want to use the front USB ports.

 

[anti-duck]

Are you re-using the motherboard in your signature in a new case? From what I can see, that motherboard does have USB 3.0 on the rear IO but not an internal USB 3.0 header.

You would be able to use USB 3.0 from the rear IO but the USB 3.0 front panel connectors won't be able to be connected, though you'd probably be able to get a cable to connect the rear USB 3.0 to the USB 3.0 header so that you could use USB 3.0 from the front panel.

 

[Comi92]

Same motherboard, yes.
Can you link me what kind of cable do i need, so i can find it in my shop?

Thanks everyone.

 

[InvalidError]

If you have a USB2 header on your motherboard and you want to at least be able to use your front panel USB connectors for USB2, you can use a cable like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Female-Motherboard-Adapter-Converter/dp/B009SJCPO8

 

[anti-duck]

Same motherboard, yes.
Can you link me what kind of cable do i need, so i can find it in my shop?

Thanks everyone.

I've been trying to find one for ages but I can't find any, there must be one out there somewhere lol. You'd need a female USB 3.0 motherboard connector to 2 x female USB 3.0.