USB 2.0 case and USB 3.0 motherboard

[TheRedStorm]

If a case does not say it has USB 3.0, will I be unable to use the USB 3.0 in a motherboard that has it?

 

[davcon]

Your case front panel won't be able to utilize usb 3.0 if it isn't included.
Your mobo will supply usb 3.0 at the rear of your case.
You can buy a usb 3.0 front bay adapter.
SilverStone FP36B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817997021
All it does is re-route usb 3.0 from rear access to front.

 

[TheRedStorm]

So I can still use USB 3.0, but it won't be on the front panel?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Correct.

Some case manufacturers may be willing to sell / give ya the new modules.....Antec sent me a pile of them about 2 months after I bought 3 cases from them w/ USB 1 ports....the sent 6 USB modules free of charge

 

[TheRedStorm]

great thanks

 

[TheRedStorm]

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