Type C USB header compatibility

[Slickademo]

My computer is used for music production. I currently use a Thunderbolt audio interface. This interface is a Thunderbolt 2 that uses the Apple TB2 to TB3 adapter and it works well with Mojave and my Z390 Designare.

I am looking at buying a new audio interface that uses USB c, and I'm not sure the best way to connect to my computer. I have had trouble connecting USB devices on my Thunderbolt 3 port.

I see that my motherboard has a USB 3.1 header. How is that utilized? Is that a good option? What do I use to connect to that? Is there some sort of add in slot I can install on the front of my case that works with that? Would it be exactly the same to use a type c to a adapter?

I need full speed and bandwidth so I have absolutely no latency issues. This is very important.

As always, thank you to everyone for any and all help and insight. You all rock!

 

[Slickademo]

I'm thinking of getting a 5.25 hub for the front case. That looks like what I need to connect to header for my USB 3.1 type c. Just not sure what's compatible.

 

[scottkendall]

I'm thinking of getting a 5.25 hub for the front case. That looks like what I need to connect to header for my USB 3.1 type c. Just not sure what's compatible.

I think the header is located on the intel controller so it would be part of your 15 USB ports. I would guess asking in the Golden build for your the Designare board would yield better answers.

 

[Slickademo]

I just ordered this!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DV86Y4Z/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

 

[scottkendall]

I just ordered this!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DV86Y4Z/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Cool that should allow you to use the header, but it will likely impact your USB port limits since everything looks to be on the intel controller. You could also likely get a USB-C ---> USB-A adaptor and plug into the 3.1 ports on the back.