Sharkoon Intros Internal USB 3.0 Adapter

btarunr · Dec 29, 2011

Apart from the three USB 3.0 front-panel models that were unveiled last week, Sharkoon announced the market launch of a cute little USB 3.0 Internal Adapter accessory that converts a standard 2-port USB 3.0 front-panel header to two type-A USB 3.0 ports. The accessory is as simple as a tiny PCB with a front-panel header socket on one end, a 2-port type-A USB 3.0 port cluster on the other, and some insulation. This accessory could be useful if you want to boot off or maintain a "secret" USB 3.0 flash drive or portable HDD/SSD, and ensure it doesn't stick out of your PC case. The Sharkoon Internal USB 3.0 Adapter is priced at €5.99.

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EnergyFX · Dec 29, 2011

brilliant!!

INSTG8R · Dec 29, 2011

Hey I could finally replace my 2 broken headers on top of my case...

ironwolf · Dec 29, 2011

Couldn't you in theory put a write-protected thumbdrive with your Win7 install files, drivers, etc. on it and just leave it in case you need to boot off of it to reinstall/repair?

Chaitanya · Dec 29, 2011

Similar product from Akasa is available already I got 1 for my case from here.http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_81_250&products_id=32457&zenid=98f1323e822248446ccb4e9d988f2148 :rockout:

Delta6326 · Dec 29, 2011

I think this is more for the people that have cases with USB 3.0 on the front, but the cable didn't come with a header so you don't have to have 2 blue cables hanging out the back.

Such as the NZXT H2

Pic from TPU Review from Darksaber

newtekie1 · Dec 29, 2011

Chaitanya said:
Similar product from Akasa is available already I got 1 for my case from here.http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_81_250&products_id=32457&zenid=98f1323e822248446ccb4e9d988f2148

Yep, Lian-Li has had one for quite a while now: http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=575&cl_index=2&sc_index=50&ss_index=131

Delta6326 said:
I think this is more for the people that have cases with USB 3.0 on the front, but the cable didn't come with a header so you don't have to have 2 blue cables hanging out the back.

Such as the NZXT H2

Pic from TPU Review from Darksaber
http://img.techpowerup.org/111229/Capture028095.jpg

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I know that is what the other adapters were for. From back when USB3.0 was just starting to show up on motherboards and the motherboards didn't have the header(I believe because the header spec wasn't finalized yet).

unholythree · Dec 29, 2011

I use the front usb header salvaged from an old case in my FreeNAS box to boot from a thumb drive.

USB3 would certainly improve the boot time if my old mobo supported it.

[H]@RD5TUFF · Dec 29, 2011

Brilliant idea!

XacTactX · Dec 30, 2011

I see two great applications for this: PageFile and ReadyBoost. Some people might avoid putting the PageFile on a flash drive since it can get yanked out. With this inside the case you could have an 'integrated' ReadyBoost and external PageFile.

P.S. I'm from [H]ardForum, and it's nice to meet you all.

Mussels · Dec 30, 2011

i always like these things, for slapping USB wifi/mouse receivers inside the case.

and yes, you can always throw a write protected drive in there for important files/installers.

Nemesis881 · Dec 30, 2011

When I first saw the pic and skimmed through the article, I thought it was an internal USB 3.0 thing you plug into like a sata/pcie x1 slot to make your mobo run like it has 3.0. (which mine doesn't.) It seems I am completely wrong though. :cry:

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