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Review on πŸ’» JoyReken Vertical USB 3.1 Key-A Type-E Adapter: Upgrade Your Front Panel with USB 3.0 20Pin Header Support by Mike Johnston

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Does exactly what it's supposed to do but the price could be better

This little adapter is just what I need to connect the USB Type-C port on my NZXT H510 Elite case to my MSI X570 motherboard, it was missing a Type-C port but had two USB 3.0 ports. This particular connector is mated, which fits the rectangular connectors on my board, while the available 90 degree adapters wouldn't fit properly in my case. I plugged in a Type C SSD and it ran at the right speed with no issues and shows up in dmesg (Linux) as a super fast 2nd gen device. My only complaint is the price. $13 for a pin header, a tiny circuit board, and an internal USB Type-C connector seems like a lot to me. This thing would be better for under $10 since it looks like a completely passive adapter. At least it came in a fancy box with velcro straps (for some reason).

Pros
  • Great overall performance
Cons
  • Doubt