Looking for a Mobo (for a i5 cpu) with USB ports on front

[DetConan]

Hi,

I want to build a new system with a i5 CPU. The Gigabyte's GA-P55-UD3R seems a very good motherborad for it, but when i read the specifications, it appears to me that all the external USB ports are on the back panel. Am i right ? What would be a good motherboard, with 10 external USB ports, but some of those in the front (i find this more practical when i use mp3 reader, camera, etc...) ?

I do not want a very expensive motherboard, cause i wont do SLI, or Overclocking. Just a really dependable MB with some front panel usb ports.

 

[Imp]

Unless I'm misreading something, the front panel USB ports are part of the case. The motherboard doesn't reach that far to the front. That board should have a connection for front panel USB ports (my GA-P55-UD2 does, and it's pretty standard now).

 

[krose]

Front USB is a function of your case. There are two headers on the UD3R to connect four front USB ports if your case has them.

 

[DetConan]

Thank you for the information.

I am not very "tech savvy", so I did not know that. So, if I understand well, i could use an Antec 300 with this MB and have 2 front usb ports...

Thanks again and happy holidays

 

[krose]

Yes the Antec 300 has two front ports. Just place the connector on the motherboard header. Good luck with your project!