USB for front of case

[jongoo]

I am getting a new computer,
asus A7N8X-E
AMD +2500
128 mb 9600 video card
512 mb ram

And i want to put usb on the front of my case. But I don't want to put it in the drive bays. Is there a way to do it?

[vass0922]

It depends on the case you get
I got a chieftec case that comes with a spot for 2 USB ports and a firewire port
Then IF your mobo has a seperate connection spot open for it you should be OK
I have a MSI K7N2 Delta and it has the 2 USB connects in the back, plus a open pins on the mobo for the front USB ports.

[jongoo]

Im probably going to get a cheap case without a place on front.

[osprey4]

Most cases have two 3.5" bays, and who needs both. Perfect spot for a USB hub, if you ask me. No little annoying door to get in the way.

[paul9]

dremel and epoxy resin?

[OuTpaTienT]

I say all you need is a drill, a file and a couple screws. Look:

[osprey4]

This is neater and more functional.

[OuTpaTienT]

Bah! Your plugs are up in the middle of the case! How's that neat?

Mine's cooler, just as functional, and cost $0.00 (The ports came with the motherboard for use at the rear of the machine.)

[paul9]

said he didn't want a drivebay one. how about something like a 4port hub which come on a wire. use a sticky foam pad to stick it to your computer if you want.

[jman01pa]

I only use the front ports for temporary connections so the little door is no big deal to me. My drive bays are also behind a door so a drive bay hub would work no better for me. I use a 4 port hub on the back to extend my available rear ports.