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cablecc 5Gbps Type-E USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to PCI-E 1X Express Card VL805 Adapter for Motherboard
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cablecc 5Gbps Type-E USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to PCI-E 1X Express Card VL805 Adapter for Motherboard

Bottom line: The cablecc 5Gbps Type-E USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to PCI-E 1X ($19.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Adds a 20-pin Type-E USB 3.1 front-panel header to boards that never shipped with one; main trade-off: capped at 5Gbps, so no 10Gbps Gen 2 speeds despite the USB 3.1 branding.

$19.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Adds a 20-pin Type-E USB 3.1 front-panel header to boards that never shipped with one
  • ✓ Runs off a spare PCI-E 1x slot, so no chipset or BIOS support required
  • ✓ VL805 controller is widely recognized by Windows and Linux without extra drivers
  • ✓ Feeds both Type-C and Type-A front ports at the full 5Gbps rate

Cons

  • ✗ Capped at 5Gbps, so no 10Gbps Gen 2 speeds despite the USB 3.1 branding
  • ✗ Consumes a PCI-E 1x slot that a sound card or NIC may need on older boards
  • ✗ Bus-powered through PCI-E 1x, so high-draw front-panel charging can fall short
  • ✗ cablecc provides minimal printed documentation for the header pinout

Manufacturer description

5Gbps Type-E USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to PCI-E 1X Express Card VL805 Adapter for MotherboardConnector1: USB 3.0 20Pin SocketConnector2: USB 3.1 20pin Front Panel HeaderThe adapter is a converter to convert the available PCI-E 1x of a motherboard into a USB 3.1 header.Thus the USB 3.1 port of a housing can also be supplied with USB 3.1 without a suitable mainboard.The compact adapter can be inserted directly and requires no additional attachments.Converter plug-in for the mainboardFits into any USB 3.0 headerBundling in USB 3.1 with up to 5GBit / sThe adapter is the perfect…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored cablecc 5Gbps Type-E USB 3.1 Front Panel Socket & USB 2.0 to PCI-E… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. cablecc's expansion cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for expansion cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Connector1: USB 3.0 20Pin Socket. Connector2: USB 3.1 20pin Front Panel Header
  • The adapter is a converter to convert the available PCI-E 1x of a motherboard into a USB 3.1 header.
  • Thus the USB 3.1 port of a housing can also be supplied with USB 3.1 without a suitable mainboard.
  • The compact adapter can be inserted directly and requires no additional attachments. The adapter is the perfect solution to use the USB 3.1 connectors with Type-C or Type-A. The converter thus provides a full-fledged USB 3.1 port.
  • Converter plug-in for the mainboard. Fits into any USB 3.0 header. Bundling in USB 3.1 with up to 5GBit / s

Full Specifications

Brandcablecc
ColorBLACK PCI-E CARD
Connector1USB 3.0 20Pin Socket. Connector2: USB 3.1 20pin Front Panel Header
Unit Count1.0 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberUC-039-CC
Connector TypeUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Item Dimensions3.94 x 3.94 x 0.39 inches
Mfr Part NumberUC-039-CC
Number of Items1
Number of Ports2
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop
Smart Home CompatibilityNot Smart Home Compatible
Item dimensions L x W x H3.94 x 3.94 x 0.39 inches

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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