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LINKUP - Active Chip USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 2) Internal IDC 20 Pin 🔌 Motherboard Header to Type-E (A-Key) 20 Pin Female Converter for Type C Panel Mount Adapter Review

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4.5
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Details

Connector TypeUSB Type C
BrandLINKUP
Warranty TypeLimited
Number of Ports1
Compatible DevicesTablet

Description of LINKUP - Active Chip USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 2) Internal IDC 20 Pin 🔌 Motherboard Header to Type-E (A-Key) 20 Pin Female Converter for Type C Panel Mount Adapter

*** Installation Note *** USB power will always be on even when the system is shut down. Please unplug the PC power cable completely for 20 seconds before installation to avoid possible voltage spikes which may damage the chipset on the adapter. This adapter is designed to fit all USB 3.0 20 pin motherboard headers by standard specification. A small number of motherboards do not use standard USB 3.0 20 pin headers which may cause the adapter to get stuck in the socket. ...Forceful removal of the adapter may cause the header socket to be damaged, LINKUP is not responsible for such damage. Connector 1 (Motherboard) - USB 3.0 Internal IDC 20 Pin MB Male Housing Header. Connector 2 (Front Panel) - USB 3.1 A-Key 20 Pin Front Panel Female Header / NOTE: Does not convert from 5GB/s to 10GB/s. Not compatible with USB 2.0 motherboard IDC connector. Active chipset enables full USB-C features, preserves the functions of Channel Configuration pins (CC1&CC2); including attach/removal detection, plug orientation detection, and current advertisement. Also the communications required by the Power Delivery and Alternate Mode. Recommended to be used with LINKUP - USB-C Type Panel Cable Mount Motherboard Header Extension Adapter (B07THC8ZVF). 【LINKUP Cares】 Backed by a LINKUP Limited 1-Year Warranty and Complimentary Premium Online Support. *** Note on USB current over limit issue: The power from the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard has a power rating at 4.5W (0.9A x 5V). However, many USB-C devices can withdraw power up to 100W (20A x 5V). This may result in a power shut down to protect the motherboard and its components. Not compatible with iPad Pro and other tablets for charging through this port.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

This is the adapter you need for new cases and old motherboards.

The description here is not very clear. This adapter takes the new "Front USB-C 3.2" connector and converts it to the legacy USB 3.0 header style. This is useful for using an old motherboard (or a motherboard without a USB 3.2 port) in a newer chassis like the Fractal Define R6. It appears to be similar in design to the Lian-Li PW-INC1TR, but with the distinct advantage that you can actually buy one.

Pros
  • Positive only
Cons
  • Minor problems

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Brilliant design and functionality

I NEED this for motherboards that don't have the new 20-pin USB 3.2 Gen 2 A-Key connector which is the female end mentioned in the description is shown. *Combined with Type-C connector on the front with 5.25 slots*>Design - (5 stars) for innovation and functionality; runs at full speed from an ASUS Mark 2 X299 board connected to a Samsung T5 portable drive. A nice upgrade for the future of USB Type-C. The low profile design fits perfectly - better than the bulky old cable it replaced - no…

Pros
  • Beautiful
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine

Revainrating 4 out of 5

When a reversible fork isn't reversible

It works great when connected properly. The product comes with no instructions, but the photos in the listing show you need to line up the arrows on the connector with the arrow on the USB-C cable. I have a brand new Corsair case and there is no arrow on the cable. Unfortunately, not only does the USB-C port not work if it's plugged in the wrong way, but your computer won't boot either (no fans, no lights, nothing). Why would they make a reversible connector that would have such disastrous…

Pros
  • even the old man understands
Cons
  • update available

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great so far with her back, with an Oculus Quest VR headset with Oculus Link

I bought this MB adapter chip to add a more modern USB Type-C port to my AsRock AB350 Pro4 motherboard to first Oculus Link to use my Quest VR headset. The built in USB-C usually didn't work properly and I tried using the full size USB 3 port on the front of my case with the same port on the MB but the connection dropped frequently and I had no luck. with cable extenders, adapters, etc. Before buying a long and expensive Oculus cable with Type-C on both ends, I wanted to make sure my PC had a…

Pros
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Faulty

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It works but requires care and luck to remove.

Yes it works. My front USB-C port is now working! There is one caveat. It's not the most reliable adapter, and removing it can be tricky. For a brilliant idea I decided I needed to reposition the cables which required removing the adapter from the motherboard. Big mistake. With just a slight tug on the hand, the object was split in half. The case's connector came loose, exposing the pins and leaving the head stuck in my motherboard. I spent twenty minutes carefully removing it from the…

Pros
  • Delivery was very fast
Cons
  • I have some doubts

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works perfectly! However, does not support the full USB Power Delivery specification (e.g. fast charging)

In short, the adapter works great for its intended purpose, it allows me to use a USB C 3.1 port with a motherboard that only has a standard 3.1 connector, and it communicates and charges Power Delivery enabled devices, but not for fast charging. Let's start with the construction, soldering in place, can't find any bad solder joints, some points might be a bit "blotchy", but no big deal, the shielding around the Type-C connector provides enough contact to do its job to do and ground the port…

Pros
  • Cool
Cons
  • Not sure