USB 2.0 to 3.0 converter

Hardware Cases / Chassis
1

I just built my first computer but the case I have has 2 USB slots on the front which both just plug into a standard usb slot on the motherboard, the USB 3.0 slot on my motherboard isn't being used, Is there a way I could upgrade these 2 usb sockets by plugging them into the USB 3.0 slot using some converter cable? If so how can I find one?

2

Nope! Sorry for the excitement USB 3.0 adapters for 2.0 are available .

3

No, sorry. USB 3 actually has 3 extra pins built into the bables and devices, thats how they get extra speed.

4

http://www.amazon.com/Anker%C2%AE-Uspeed-Front-Connector-Adapter/dp/B006TAEH7W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374367893&sr=8-1&keywords=3.5+usb+3.0+panel

http://www.amazon.com/USB3-0-Mounting-Bracket-Motherboard-Header/dp/B00BAO55KU/ref=sr_1_39?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374367977&sr=1-39&keywords=5.25+usb+3.0+panel

Thats the only way of geting usb 3.0 on your case by adding a Front Panel expanshon (3.5" or 5.25" vershons there for whatever spare slot you have)