i have the cooler master haf 912 case

but and the mobo i have is asrock z77 extreme4



i think the mobo has usb 3.0 slots, but i remember when setting up my tower i head the case does not support usb 3.0?

any adapter to make this work in usb 3.0 or what?

thanks

yes and no depends on your gigahertz

You need something like this m8

https://www.amazon.ca/niceeshop-USB3-0-Motherboard-Adapter-Converter-Black/dp/B00GNVE0ZG

This ones the opposite i think tho

This post was edited by BluntsGLI on Jul 20 2016 02:31pm

ok thanks
wonder if its the same speeds as a legit usb 3.0?

and wonder how to hook it up? one end on motherboard? would it go outside the case?

also i dont know if thats backwards? because as far as i know, all usb 3.0 slots are backwards compatible... lol so there would be no reason to use that to make a 3.0 go to 2.0?

This post was edited by noob_whacker on Jul 20 2016 04:23pm

That adapter is not what you want.

You are going to want something like this: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-2Port-Header-Motherboard-Adapter/dp/B00YM3TQ7E

The adapter first linked will connect USB 3.0 ports on your case to USB 2.0 ports on your motherboard. What you really need is entire new USB ports, there is no way to get USB 3.0 speeds over USB 2.0 ports.

As for backwards compatibility, it is for devices only, the ports them self are not backwards compatible. AKA a USB 3.0 protocol can not run on USB 2.0 ports.

ok thanks. yea i see thats like new ports. hmmm whats the other end of the adapter plug into, the 20 pin? something on motherboard i assume lol

also im in united states. but i can always look up that item for my country

This post was edited by noob_whacker on Jul 20 2016 04:45pm

It plugs into the 20 pin USB 3.0 port on your motherboard.



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https://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-Bracket-Built-20-Pin-KW-PCI2USB3/dp/B00BTYOKXO

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Female-Plate-Adapter-USB3SPLATE/dp/B0066KP06M

This post was edited by Ghot on Jul 20 2016 06:23pm

Is it because you want USB 3.0 in the front of your PC?
Because you already have 4x USB 3.0 in the back.

You could just buy a front tray
http://www.%2A%2A%2Acom/itm/USB-3-0-2-Port-Front-Panel-Hub-Expansion-Bay-20-Pin-5Gbps-Bracket-Cable-New-U7G3-/301861123162



Edit: Link doesn't work. here's from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Front-Panel-Connector-Adapter/dp/B00J4EZE4U/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1469062154&sr=1-3&keywords=front+drive+usb+3.0
You should be able to get some under 10$

This post was edited by ZwiX on Jul 20 2016 06:49pm

By reading it again.
I think you believe that because the case only support USB 2.0. You will only be able to use your USB interfaces on on 2.0 speed at the back panel.
But that doesn't have any effect. the backpanel is directly connected to your motherboard. The case is just a case. But the 2 already installed USB ports on the front of your case only support USB 2.0 if you connect it to the motherboards USB Headers.

But again if you need the USB 3.0 speed on some front ports. You would just be able to buy like a 3.5" and install it in the front like a regular DVD Drive.

Or you can get a usb 3 hub on your desktop that plugs into back

This post was edited by yupitsmeh on Jul 20 2016 09:05pm