Thanks to this deal I've started a new build. On the order list I treated myself to an NZXT H510, which includes 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type A) and 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type C) on the front I/O, with 2 cables running off - a normal 19 pin for the USB-A, and a Type-E for the USB-C.
The motherboard only has a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 header and a number of USB 2 headers. So without some tinkering, I won't be able to get both USBs on the case working. I don't really have any USB-C devices to plug into the case… but knowing it doesn't work at all would annoy me.
So I've been exploring a few options:
- Use an adapter to connect the Type-C and leave the Type-A hanging
- Split the header and pair one end with the above adapter to get both working
- Some kind of PCI-E internal USB 3 hub or expansion (Is this an option? What should I be searching for?)
- Remain annoyed knowing something I will rarely use doesn't work
I'm not even sure a splitter like the one above will provide power to both at the same time? Or maintain the same Gen 1 speeds the Mobo is putting out. I assume even if it does work, the Gen 2 USB-C on the front I/O would be bottlenecked by the Gen 1 header on the motherboard?
Obviously I'd like this to be a bargain fix, but also look pretty clean too.
Can anyone help this noob out?
Thanks
Even on my midrange Z490 motherboard I didn't get a type-E connector (didn't know that's what it was termed!)
Without a usable second motherboard header though, I'd just leave it as is. Not worth the hassle of a splitter and adapter, if the other USB-A port might not work well/at all anyway. It would definitely irritate me too though!