3.5 Inch Internal Floppy Drive Bay USB 3.0 Hub Adapter 2-Port USB 3.0 Female Expansion with 20Pin Motherboard Connector, Front Panel Mounting Bracket & 60cm Cable for Desktop PC

Transform your desktops unused 3.5-inch floppy drive bay into a handy, high-speed USB hub with this all-in-one expansion adapter. Designed to solve the frustration of limited front-panel USB ports (or outdated USB 2.0 speeds), it adds 2 full-speed USB 3.0 ports directly to your PCs front panelperfect for quickly connecting external SSDs, wireless adapters, card readers, or phone chargers. With a motherboard-direct 20Pin connection, 60cm flexible cable, and sturdy mounting bracket, its a simple, space-saving upgrade for old and new desktops alike.

Why This 3.5 Floppy Bay USB 3.0 Adapter Is a Must-Have

1. Revives Dead Space: Turns Unused Floppy Bays Into Functional USB Ports

Most modern desktops still have a 3.5-inch internal floppy drive bayyet few users ever use it. This adapter repurposes that wasted space into a practical front-panel USB hub, so you dont have to fumble with rear-panel ports (or crowd your case with bulky external hubs). Its a game-changer for:

1. Compact builds (mini-ITX/micro-ATX) where front-panel space is limited.
2. Older desktops with only USB 2.0 front ports (upgrade to USB 3.0 speeds without replacing the case).
3. Anyone who uses USB devices daily (e.g., external SSDs for file transfers, wireless mice/keyboards) and wants quick, front-side access.

2. Motherboard-Direct 20Pin Connection: Full USB 3.0 Speeds (Up to 5Gbps)

Unlike cheap adapters that piggyback on slower USB 2.0 ports, this hub connects directly to your motherboards 20Pin USB 3.0 headerunlocking the full 5Gbps transfer speed of USB 3.0. Thats 10x faster than USB 2.0 (480Mbps), meaning:

1. A 10GB video file transfers in ~20 seconds (vs. 3+ minutes on USB 2.0).
2. External SSDs run at full speed, no bottlenecks.
3. USB 3.0-compatible devices (e.g., 4K webcams, high-speed card readers) work at their best.
4. Note: Ensure your motherboard has a 20Pin USB 3.0 header (common on motherboards made after 2012) for full compatibility.

3. 60cm Flexible Cable: Easy Routing, Even in Tight Cases

Installing front-panel adapters can be a hassle if the cable is too shortespecially if your 3.5-inch bay is far from the motherboard. This adapter comes with a 60cm (23.6-inch) extended cable that solves that problem:

1. Reaches motherboard headers across large mid-tower or full-tower cases.
2. Bends easily around other components (PSU cables, GPUs, CPU coolers) without tangling.
3. No need to force cables or rearrange hardwaresimplifies installation for beginners and experts alike.

4. Sturdy Front-Panel Bracket: Secure, Seamless Integration

This isnt a flimsy plug-and-hide adapterit includes a durable plastic mounting bracket designed to fit standard 3.5-inch floppy drive bays perfectly. The bracket:

1. Snaps into your cases bay securely, so the USB ports wont wiggle or come loose when plugging/unplugging devices.
2. Aligns with your cases front-panel cutout, creating a clean, factory-installed look (no ugly gaps or misaligned ports).
3. Protects the adapters internal components from dust and accidental bumps, extending its lifespan.

Simple Installation No Technical Expertise Needed

You dont need to be a PC builder to set this up. Heres how easy it is:

1. Remove the floppy drive bay cover from your PC case (if present).
2. Slide the adapters mounting bracket into the 3.5-inch bay until it clicks into place.
3. Connect the 20Pin cable from the adapter to your motherboards USB 3.0 header (match the keyed connector to avoid reversed plugging).
4. Power on your PCyour OS will automatically detect the new USB ports (no extra drivers needed for Windows 10+/11, Linux, or macOS).

What You Get

1. 1 x 3.5 Inch Floppy Drive Bay USB 3.0 Hub Adapter (2 female ports)
2. 1 x Front-Panel Mounting Bracket
3. 1 x 60cm 20Pin USB 3.0 Motherboard Cable

Stop dealing with slow, hard-to-reach USB ports. This 3.5-inch floppy bay USB 3.0 adapter turns wasted space into a high-speed, convenient hubat a fraction of the cost of a new PC case or motherboard. Add it to your cart today and upgrade your desktops connectivity in minutes!