Solved USB 3.0 A Male to...

[msalton1]

I just built a workstation with a Gigabyte H81-D3. It has 2 USB 3.0 ports on the back panel, but not USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. I'd like to install a Rosewill front panel, which has (amongst other ports) USB 3.0 with, of course, the cable that attaches to the motherboard USB 3.0 header.

I know I can get adapters to convert the 3.0 header cable to 2.0 USB header, but I don't think that would result in USB 3.0 (would it?).

I can also get this adapter that seems like it would work best. I'd have to get a few 12" USB male to femal extensions.

Or, I guess I could get a USB 3.0 hub.

What would be the best working solution for this problem (getting USB 3.0 from back panel to front panel)?

Thanks for any ideas.

 

[TheGuyWithAHat]

From my understanding, you can make USB 3.0 to 2.0 via header. I would not recommend that however because the wiring on the pins may be different .
You should just get a USB 3.0 hub instead.

 

[msalton1]

That's exactly what I did. I like the unobtusiveness of front panels, but adapters and such complicate matters. Thanks.

 

[TheGuyWithAHat]

Please give me rep for helping you. Thanks.