usb 3.1 gen2 USB 3.1 Gen 2

[PhenixFel]

Hello everyone, 

I own the Asus Prime X470-Pro mobo, and I wanted to see if you guys would give me suggestions on a productive use for the USB 3.1 gen 2 On board front panel connector. I don't have a case that has the ability to take advantage of it so if you guys could give some suggestions on what to get that would be great. To be a little more specific I would like to take advantage of the 10/gb theorical transfer speeds and higher wattage.

 

Thanks.

[CRWND_12]

you can utilize it by using thuderbolt 3 enabled external drives

[PhenixFel]

Oh cool, anything else I can use?

[Fasauceome]

8 minutes ago, PhenixFel said:

Oh cool, anything else I can use?

I use mine to charge my phone, USB C to USB C is neat looking.

[PhenixFel]

1 minute ago, Fasauceome said:

I use mine to charge my phone, USB C to USB C is neat looking.

Oh very nice. Good thinking. I hope there are more uses haha.

[Fasauceome]

Just now, PhenixFel said:

Oh very nice. Good thinking. I hope there are more uses haha.

As time goes on, you'll start to see much more USB C devices, and cases that have the connector. Right now it's being included since it's an up and coming standard.

[PhenixFel]

5 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

As time goes on, you'll start to see much more USB C devices, and cases that have the connector. Right now it's being included since it's an up and coming standard.

Well this mobo already has an integrated USB c port in the back so I really do agree with you. This USB 3.1 gen 2 is just in there just not being used. Kinda sad.

[Fasauceome]

Just now, PhenixFel said:

Well this mobo already has an integrated USB c port in the back so I really do agree with you. This USB 3.1 gen 2 is just in there just not being used. Kinda sad.

Personally I was considering modding my current case to have a USB C port up front, since I've got a lot of room on my 5.25" bays. There are lots of options for header to female cables

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fp%2F2202097798

[PhenixFel]

8 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

Personally I was considering modding my current case to have a USB C port up front, since I've got a lot of room on my 5.25" bays. There are lots of options for header to female cables

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fp%2F2202097798

Hey thats a great idea!. Is there nothing else that can take advantage of the whole 10gbs other than the usb c?

[Fasauceome]

2 minutes ago, PhenixFel said:

Hey thats a great idea!. Is there nothing else that can take advantage of the whole 10gbs other than the usb c?

I mean, NVMe drives and other PCIe connections are really fast as well. If you specifically mean that header, well, it's a USB header so the only thing that can use it is USB

[PhenixFel]

 

4 minutes ago, Fasauceome said:

I mean, NVMe drives and other PCIe connections are really fast as well. If you specifically mean that header, well, it's a USB header so the only thing that can use it is USB

Thank you that makes sense. 

[CRWND_12]

you can use it in 10 gigabit networking

[PhenixFel]

On 5/4/2020 at 10:47 PM, CRWND_12 said:

you can use it in 10 gigabit networking

Oh awesome! Any hardware recommendations?