🔌 CableMod ModMesh Sleeved USB 3 Right Angle Extension Review

I have marked this item with an asterisk because it is almost useless and is not properly explained in the description. This is probably not the cable you want as it is routed into the visible part of the case, not behind the motherboard. If your USB 3 motherboard connection isn't upside down, don't buy this. However, the return was easy. Update: After returning an item and getting a refund, the carrier contacts me a few weeks later asking about an item that I have already shipped. Ridiculous.

This cable was not designed for the 3.0 connector on my Asus Crosshair Hero IV AM4 motherboard. The problem is that the orientation of the cable causes the entire cable to run inward toward the motherboard. Well, that won't be a problem for some motherboards, but it essentially defeats the purpose of keeping everything organized and tidy. Overall, this product looks and feels premium, but the manufacturer should have offered a right-angle plug with the beam turned the other way. Needless to…

Be sure to check the USB 3.0 port orientation and make sure the cable is routed at the correct angle. On my Supermicro motherboard, the notch is on the inside of the board, which allows the cables to run at right angles to the center of the board and not to the side. If they make a right angle and face the other way, I would buy it. As for the build quality and the looks of the cable, it's fantastic. I was really looking forward to using it in my case for easier cable management. Now I'm…