do i have to have a motherboard with 3.0 usb for this case?
1518639
I don't understand some of these answers. In order to utilize the 3.0 ports of this case you must have a 19-pin USB 3.0 header on your motherboard. If you don't, there are USB 3.0 PCIe cards (http://www.amazon.com/Express-SuperSpeed-2-Port-Connector-Profile/dp/B00F0F349Y/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid;=1440144683&sr;=8-13&keywords;=pcie+usb+3.0) that you can connect the front panel ports to.
1518640
No, but the front facing USB ports are not guaranteed to work if you don't.
1518641
If your motherboard does not have USB 3.0, you need an adapter if you want to use this case's front panel USB ports:http://amzn.com/B0098FSJ92(the description for this adapter is wrong- it is for installing a MOTHERBOARD with USB2 into a CASE with USB3 connection)
1518642
If you want to use front usb ports, you will need a motherboard with 30 pin front usb port or additional usb 3.0 card with 30 pin. Even if your mother board does not have front usb 3.0 port, you can use front usb port with usb 3.0 to 2.0 gender.
2119643
USB 3.0 to internal header but an adapter to usb 2.0 internal header is included so you can use that instead if your motherboard doesnt have usb 3
956918
I don't think the device connected to it matters. What matters is, "does it work with your present motherboard and BIOS (and OS)?" And since more modern motherboards already have USB 3.0 ports, the question is, "is it really necessary?" If your motherboard already has USB 3.0 ports, I suggest this product - Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub with 25W Power Adapter and Two Ports with BC 1.2 Charging Support for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Mobile DevicesIf you need it on a motherboard that doesn't currently have USB 3.0 ports, then test carefully. I know that this device did *not* work correctly for the motherboard/BIOS I had, and it was circa. 2006-2008, just before USB 3.0's time. It did have USB 2.0 ports on board. Good Luck. I don't think the device connected to it matters. What matters is, "does it work with your present motherboard and BIOS (and OS)?" And since more modern motherboards already have USB 3.0 ports, the question is, "is it really necessary?" If your motherboard already has USB 3.0 ports, I suggest this product - Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub with 25W Power Adapter and Two Ports with BC 1.2 Charging Support for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Mobile DevicesIf you need it on a motherboard that... » Read More I don't think the device connected to it matters. What matters is, "does it work with your present motherboard and BIOS (and OS)?" And since more modern motherboards already have USB 3.0 ports, the question is, "is it really necessary?" If your motherboard already has USB 3.0 ports, I suggest this product - Plugable 7-Port USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Hub with 25W Power Adapter and Two Ports with BC 1.2 Charging Support for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows Mobile DevicesIf you need it on a motherboard that doesn't currently have USB 3.0 ports, then test carefully. I know that this device did *not* work correctly for the motherboard/BIOS I had, and it was circa. 2006-2008, just before USB 3.0's time. It did have USB 2.0 ports on board. Good Luck. « Show Less
2107008
I used a Intel i7-4770 processor and the board has 6 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports. There are NO USB ports on the front of the board.
856571
It has the connection for one, but is not compatible you would need a 3.0 converter or a new motherboard. Like Cali I agree the tower case is what comes with the 3.0 port not connected to the motherboard.
162904
Yes. This case supports pretty much every modern MB made. There are very few proprietary set ups anymore and even those would probably work.
650442
Im not sure what you mean by USB ports on the case they are usually on the motherboard itself, however if you have a case with with USB ports mounted to it there will have to be a plug you will need to plug into the motherboard to make them active. I looked at a close up of that motherboard and it does have twp USB outputs right next to the output for system fan which means it should work.
1152432
Yes, with an adapter. You have to find an adapter to fit the 20pin USB 3.0 wire from the front to your mobo's USB 2.0 headers. You won't get the 3.0 performance, as the plugs should then function at 2.0 standard.Here is one example (price varies wildly):http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Tek-Internal-Adapter-G11303050-RT/dp/B0098FSJ92
297660
The case may not have USB 3.0, but most of the newer motherboards have 4 USB 3.0 slots.
1141156
I'm not sure but you can check motherboard compatibility with any computer case before buy it.
1211449
Nope. It comes w/2 front-mounted USB 2.0 ports. If your motherboard supports 3.0, then of course you'd have 3.0 in the rear.
2212171
This unit has a 20 pin USB 3.0 cable for direct connection to USB 3.0 connectors on current motherboards. As do USB 3.0 capable cases. Make sure that the USB 3.0 PCI or PCIe (PCI e recommended) card that you WILL NEED to install has a 20 pin connector on it. It is worth it since USB 3 is considerably faster that 2.0
1154456
The unit has two USB 3.0 ports that requires a USB 3.0 header on your motherboard. If you don't have a USB 3.0 header on your motherboard, you can still use the additional four 2.0 ports.
2175095
Only for the two USB 3 ports to work. Everything else will work fine. If you do not have a USB 3 connection on your motherboard, you can get a pci-e USB 3 card for cheap (~ $10)and use that. Just make sure that it also has the internal connectors.
856173
You will have 3.0 speed from 3.0 ports, and 2.0 speed from 2.0 ports. 3.0 board does not use 2.0 USB portions of motherboard, it connects directly to communication bus of motherboard.
548974
It only has a cable with a connector for the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. If your motherboard doesn't have such a header, you can't use this card reader.
484253
I don't know! I can tell you this, USB 3.0 is a relatively new technology which in my opinion is a "maybe it will work" technology and the suppliers of these cards should take the lead and be certain their products will work. Sometimes the motherboards are not designed to allow USB 3.0 to function.