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Can a case with front USB ports be connected and used as a USB 3.0 port

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I found this when I typed in my question. It sort of answers my question but I want to double check. Will cases with front USB port support USB 3.0? I have a Rosewill Challenger case purchased in 2009. The details only show front usb ports. I would like to install a USB 3.0 card with an internal po…

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Although they will be physically interchangeable with older versions, USB 3.0 uses a different cable and connector. Check out this article. You will not be able to get 3.0 speeds out of your existing front ports on your case. Im not stating it is im…

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