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USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray

USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray

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$35.80at AmazonChecked Nov 12

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  • Last seen at $35.80 at Amazon on Nov 12.
  • Checked at 4 stores.

Our take on the USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray

This is a 5.25-inch drive-bay panel that adds two USB-C and two USB-A ports to a desktop PC, replacing a CD-ROM or optical drive slot. It runs through a single Type-E internal header and is rated at 10 Gbps per port, using a VIA VL822 chipset. It suits people with a spare 5.25-inch bay and a motherboard with a front-panel Type-E connector who want fast, easy-to-reach ports. Compared with simple USB 3.0 bay panels, it offers newer USB 3.2 Gen2 speed and USB-C, but it needs that Type-E header and does not add ports beyond the four it has.

Best forDesktop builders with a free 5.25-inch bayMotherboards with a front-panel Type-E headerUsers wanting fast USB-C and USB-A on the front of the caseReplacing a CD-ROM or optical drive slot
Pros
  • Two USB-C and two USB-A ports in one panel
  • Rated 10 Gbps per port with a VIA VL822 chipset
  • Single Type-E internal connection
  • Fits a standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
  • Requires a motherboard Type-E header
  • No card reader or audio ports
  • Only four ports total
  • 80 cm cable may be short in large cases

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USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray price history

Lowest price we've seen: $35.80 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

About the USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray

This front panel fits into a 5.25-inch optical drive bay on a PC case. It adds 2 USB Type-C ports and 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 ports to the front of the computer. The housing is made of ABS and metal in black and blue.

It connects to the motherboard through a Type-E socket, using an 80 cm cable. The ports support up to 10Gbps of bandwidth and are backward compatible with USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1/1.0. It works with devices such as scanners, printers, digital cameras, camcorders, speakers, mice, keyboards, external drives and MP3 players. A power jumper function supplies USB power by default.

Material
ABS and metal
Color
Black and blue
Ports
2 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2
Input interface
Type-E
Speed
10Gbps
Cable length
80 cm
Mounting
5.25-inch CD-ROM drive bay
Compatibility
Windows XP/7/8/10/2003, Mac, Linux
Requirements
Motherboard with one Type-E interface; chassis with a 5.25-inch optical drive bay
Backward compatibility
USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1/1.0
In the box
1 x USB 5.25" front panel, 1 x SATA to small 4-pin power cable

Questions and answers

Does it need a special motherboard connector?
Yes. It connects through a single internal Type-E header, the same connector used by many case front-panel USB-C cables. Motherboards without a Type-E header cannot use it.
What speed do the ports run at?
The panel is rated at 10 Gbps per port, using a VIA VL822 chipset. Actual speed depends on the devices you plug in and the motherboard's USB controller.
Will it fit my case?
It mounts in a standard 5.25-inch CD-ROM or optical drive bay. Cases without a 5.25-inch bay cannot take it.
What is in the box?
The panel itself with its attached 80 cm cable. You supply the mounting screws and connect the Type-E plug to the motherboard.
Which systems are supported?
Windows XP through 10, Windows Server 2003, macOS and Linux are listed as supported. Newer Windows versions generally work through the same drivers.
Where is the USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray cheapest?
At Amazon, for $35.80, 69% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the USB 5.25" Front Panel for PC 2Port USB3.1 TYPE C 2Port USB3.2 Gen2 Hub Adapter 10Gbps Power Jumper for CD-ROM Optical Drive Tray?
5 stores we checked sell it, including Pi-Mart, Kat's Kool Stuff, NorixaFashion.com, Amazon, PrimeStore Premium Marketplace.

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