5.25" I/o bay

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My case has six usb on the front probably usb2.

My new motherboard has headers for

5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector
USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
USB 2.0 Header (USB_9)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header

Existing 5.25" io is this

ibb.co

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ibb.co ibb.co

What 5.25" I/o bay is available that'll allow me to connect up the new technology headers?

I think my motherboard wont have enough usb 2 header to that panel I'll need to blank out unused port on the bay.

Or is there one where it can replace mine so it has power and reset plus usb2 ports and the other new types above?

Motherboard is asrock 650e Pg riptide atx
 
cases still come with a 5.25" bay?

also doubt theres ever been a manufacturer that ever released updated IO panels even though surely it would be really easy.

youll never need thunderbolt and your mobo probably has usb c etc on the rear anyway.

just connect the heaers you can and don't worry about it.
 
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hornetstinger said:
My case has six usb on the front probably usb2.

My new motherboard has headers for

5-pin Thunderbolt AIC Connector
USB 2.0 Header (USB_7_8)
USB 2.0 Header (USB_9)
USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB32_4_5)
Front Panel Type C USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Header

Existing 5.25" io is this

ibb.co

Screenshot-20241013-235157 hosted at ImgBB

Image Screenshot-20241013-235157 hosted in ImgBB
ibb.co ibb.co

What 5.25" I/o bay is available that'll allow me to connect up the new technology headers?

I think my motherboard wont have enough usb 2 header to that panel I'll need to blank out unused port on the bay.

Or is there one where it can replace mine so it has power and reset plus usb2 ports and the other new types above?

Motherboard is asrock 650e Pg riptide atx
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If you google around (obviously not allowed to post the links here) all I typed into google was front panel USB, it comes up with quite a few options that you could go for, some with multiple USB 2 and 3 ports, front sata ports and built in card readers.

Cant remember the last time I brought a case for myself with any removable front slots, lol, I can remember the last time I brought a case like that for a build for my dad who also wants all of the stuff on the front.
 
hornetstinger said:
If I'm reading it right, the headers are

Three USB 2 ports
Two USB 3 ports
Two USB C ports
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Yes -
2x USB2.0 + a single USB2.0 (this separate one is normally used for internal devices)
2x USB3.1 Gen 1 (also known as USB 3.0)
2x USB3.1 Gen 2 (known as Type-C or USB3.2)



In terms of "using all your connectors", this one would do the job (has a USB2.0, USB3.0 and USB3.2), but doesn't have a Card reader

InterConnect GX | USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C panel and USB ports | Akasa Thermal Solution

Akasa branded products including cables, cases, card readers, coolers, external enclosures, fans in many colours, hubs, and power supplies |InterConnect GX | USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C panel and USB ports |
akasa.co.uk akasa.co.uk



Akasa still have plenty of other options available though:

Akasa Thermal Solution

Akasa branded products including cables, cases, card readers, coolers, external enclosures, fans in many colours, hubs, and power supplies
akasa.co.uk akasa.co.uk
 
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hornetstinger said:
yeah that's pretty close, just missing last USB2 and card reader. Guess unlikely find the exact right amount
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You'll never find anything with a third USB 2.0 connector, as almost everything uses the the 2xUSB2.0 9 pin connector.

As said above that single USB 2.0 header is designed for internal devices like Fan or RGB controllers, Water cooling accessories etc.
 
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