USB Type C Header Compatible With Gen 1 & 2 Ports?
I am in the process of planning out my upgrade path in preparation of AMD Zen 4000 series release. I'm looking for a motherboard to match up with the NZXT H510i case. I know the 510 has a USB C Gen 2 front panel plug, but would I be able to connect it to a motherboard that has a Type C gen 1 header?
Posted Jun 23, 2020, 12:10 AM UTC
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The H510i case has two front USB cables. One is USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 (20-pin connector), the other is the 3.1 Gen 2 USB-c connector. If the board doesn't have the USB-c connector, but has 2 of the 20-pin A connectors, you could use something like this to adapt one of them. https://www.newegg.com/p/17Z-0054-00085
My main question is will a gen 2 type c front panel plug fit into a type c gen 1 header and operate at gen 1 speeds?
if it has the right connector, yes.