What is Reddit's opinion of MZHOU USB 3.1 Type C Front Panel Header Extension Cable 57 cm, USB 3.1 Type E to USB 3.1 Type C Cable,Gen 2 10 Gbps Internal Adapter Cable,with Mount Screw (22.5 in)?

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Your case has multiple editions, they use the same mould. That piece pops out. This may fit it:

USBC Front Panel Adapter $15

Oh yeah sorry I forgot you're working on a build with Xproto. I check the front io port from Xproto and it probably won't work with the USB 2 to 3 adapters I mentioned. The front panel provides two USB 3.0 ports and cannot be powered properly with USB 2 to 3 adapter. For type-c, you need to find an adapter to turn USB 3.0 port on the linkup to type-c port, then figure out a way to fix it to wherever you want.... Something like this listed below. Now, we are talking quite a few adapters to make type-c happen....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FRW542/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_VWA7QV35R0TYWP92F6XZ

And is this this for example compatible? as it says gen 2 cable and my mobo is a gen 1?

Unless...

https://www.amazon.com/MZHOU-Extension-Internal-Adapter-Screw-57/dp/B083FRW542/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/139-0577961-9642019?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B083FRW542&pd_rd_r=8740e20a-b769-409e-ac62-df75f548d5a1&pd_rd_w=kuJ1O&pd_rd_wg=emFgR&pf...

That way could you leave the front panel unmolested, desolder a Firewire port and hot glue that in place. I reckon it would look pretty OEM.

It's a USB-c 3.1 "type E" motherboard header.

Here is an example, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FRW542/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_MhkWFbWQM4Z46

The case has one built in. That weird looking connector (right side) is what goes into the motherboard.

It's too short. So I need an adapter/extension that has "both" type E connections on it, but I don't think it exists.

Nice! Built many of these back in the day.

Now you just need to repurpose that firewire port on the front as USB-C.

Need a panel mount USB-C to put in place of the firewire port, and a header adapter to connect to your board. It would only run as a 3.0 port and no special features since your board doesn't have the USB-C header, but you'd have a 5Gbps USB-C port on the front at least.

The floor in my room is carpeted and my old tower stand isn't doing a great job supporting my new build. I was thinking of grabbing a cheap plastic shelf from Wal-Mart. Any other suggestions for good inexpensive solutions that don't require me attaching something to a wall?

So my mobo and case (Lian Li Mesh II RGB and Gigabyte Aorus Elite x570) both support USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 but neither came with a cable for the header. Lian Li has one here. It looks to be sold out everywhere though. I found a few that look similar like this but have no idea if they would work/fit or not. Any suggestions?