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USB 3.0 Header 20-pin problems

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Hello i have a problem. I can't use my front USB 3.0 port because i have not 20-pin on my motherboard. so the 20-pin is left hanging but i want to put it to good use so what adapter (cable or pci) would i need?

I presume the pci option so i can slot it in, plug the 20-pin into it to power the front 3.0 and have some extra 3.0's at the back?



Or maybe this?

Lian Li PW-IO2AH100 USB 3.0 (20pin) Header to USB 2.0 Header
 
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that one in the image doesnt seem to have the USB 3.0 header.

the link you gave will let you use the ports as USB 2.0
 
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Mussels said:
that one in the image doesnt seem to have the USB 3.0 header.

the link you gave will let you use the ports as USB 2.0
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Got any links to what would work for me then?
 
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Got any links to what would work for me then?
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a USB 3.0 PCI/PCI-E addin card with a 30 pin connector. you can tell by looking at an image of it.
 
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