MSI and Phanteks Launch New Front USB 3.1 Type-C Solutions

btarunr · Dec 26, 2016

MSI in cooperation with PHANTEKS, a global leader in computer chassis, introduce new products featuring new industry standard front panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connectivity. Introducing a new ultimate high tower chassis soon, the PHANTEKS Enthoo Elite, USB connectivity has never been faster and more convenient. Featuring the latest USB 3.1 Gen2 technology with Type-C connector on its front panel, it is sure to satisfy any pc enthusiast.

"Matching perfectly with our new high-end chassis products is MSI's new GAMING M7 motherboard, which fully supports our new Front Type-C solution by including a USB 3.1 Gen2 Front Panel Header for Type-C. Powered by MSI's Lightning USB, this allows you to reach speeds up to 10 Gb/s and fast charging for devices from the front Type-C connector," said Boon Tuoh Khor, PHANTEKS Lead Product Designer.

"We always strive to offer something unique which brings tangible benefits of cutting edge technologies to gamers. As a result of our continuous efforts, great partnerships like with PHANTEKS lead to better products for everyone to enjoy," said Andrew Chang, MSI Product Development Manager.

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Blueberries · Dec 26, 2016

Wait wait wait-- USB ports on the front of a chassis? Stop the press!

Dammeron · Dec 26, 2016

F*** the USB - those double minijack outputs are way more interesting.

bubbly1724 · Dec 26, 2016

The case is only $700

Caring1 · Dec 26, 2016

With HDMI for VR

Chaitanya · Dec 26, 2016

Which Phanteks cases are going to be compatible with Usb 3.1? Gigabyte and asus are also teasing front panel 3.1 Type C compatibility(I suspect only top end mainstream board will come with that header). Also compared to older 3.0 header this new header is much better and should stay in place.

P4-630 · Dec 26, 2016

Hmmm... I have one of those little usb 3.1 type C ports, haven't used it yet, not sure for what to use it.

Ferrum Master · Dec 26, 2016

Is it me, but the HDMI and Type - C ports look misaligned...

atomicus · Dec 26, 2016

So is this only for the Enthoo Elite? Because that's going to be like a $600-700 case... hardly mainstream. I assume this will be seen in more new cases, as and when they are announced? Nothing new on Phanteks announced from lately, apart from the Elite. Perhaps CES will reveal new models?

MxPhenom 216 · Dec 27, 2016

atomicus said:
So is this only for the Enthoo Elite? Because that's going to be like a $600-700 case... hardly mainstream. I assume this will be seen in more new cases, as and when they are announced? Nothing new on Phanteks announced from lately, apart from the Elite. Perhaps CES will reveal new models?

I think so. Phantek might have a new fleet of cases coming next year too which will incorporate this one would think. I hope so. I want them to launch a new Enthoo Evolv that doesnt have a super restrictive top panel.

Xajel · Dec 27, 2016

Finally the new header !!

Is this a standard header or just another $*** one ?

Assimilator · Dec 27, 2016

Chaitanya said:
Also compared to older 3.0 header this new header is much better and should stay in place.

Amen to that brother. The USB 3.0 header/cable is an abomination that should never have been unleashed on the world. Now the most we can hope for is that it dies a quick death.

ADHDGAMING · Dec 27, 2016

Ferrum Master said:
Is it me, but the HDMI and Type - C ports look misaligned...

its not just you

bonehead123 · Dec 27, 2016

Assimilator said:
Amen to that brother. The USB 3.0 header/cable is an abomination that should never have been unleashed on the world. Now the most we can hope for is that it dies a quick death.

Humm,,,, funny you should say that....

My mobo has 2 of the USB 3 headers supposedly supporting 2 ports each. My case has 2 ports built-in to it's front panel, and I have a 3.5" bay device that has 2 additional ports.

Regardless of which set of ports I have devices plugged into or which cable is connected to which connector, one or the other is flakey as hell, sometimes the devices are recognized some other times they are not...

Through a process of trial and error, I concluded that is mostly a bandwidth/throughput issue with the controller, which apparently can't handle all 4 USB 3 ports being used at the same time

I finally resorted to running a short adapter/extender cable to connect the bay device into the USB-C port on the back plane....problem solved

Assimilator · Dec 27, 2016

bonehead123 said:
Humm,,,, funny you should say that....

My mobo has 2 of the USB 3 headers supposedly supporting 2 ports each. My case has 2 ports built-in to it's front panel, and I have a 3.5" bay device that has 2 additional ports.

Regardless of which set of ports I have devices plugged into or which cable is connected to which connector, one or the other is flakey as hell, sometimes the devices are recognized some other times they are not...

Through a process of trial and error, I concluded that is mostly a bandwidth/throughput issue with the controller, which apparently can't handle all 4 USB 3 ports being used at the same time

I finally resorted to running a short adapter/extender cable to connect the bay device into the USB-C port on the back plane....problem solved

It's probably because that board uses a hub chip to multiplex 2 of the chipset's USB 3.0 ports to 4 ports for the internal headers. My "ancient" Gigabyte Z77 board has a similar setup and similar issues; I would've thought/hoped Gigabyte would've learned by now, but apparently not.

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MSI and Phanteks Launch New Front USB 3.1 Type-C Solutions

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