MSI and PHANTEKS introduce new products USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connectivity
MSI in cooperation with PHANTEKS introduce new products featuring new industry standard front panel USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connectivity. Introducing a new ultimate high tower chassis soon, the PHANTEKS Enthoo Elite featuring the latest USB 3.1 Gen2 technology with Type-C connector on its front panel.
Phanteks High Tower case Enthoo Elite“Matching perfectly with our new high-end chassis products is MSI’s new GAMING M7 motherboard, which fully supports our new Front Type-C solution by including a USB 3.1 Gen2 Front Panel Header for Type-C. Powered by MSI’s Lightning USB, this allows you to reach speeds up to 10 Gb/s and fast charging for devices from the front Type-C connector.” said Boon Tuoh Khor, PHANTEKS Lead Product Designer.
“We always strive to offer something unique which brings tangible benefits of cutting edge technologies to gamers. As a result of our continuous efforts, great partnerships like with PHANTEKS lead to better products for everyone to enjoy.” said Andrew Chang, MSI Product Development Manager.
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what for?
your really gonna transfer +1gb files everyday?
if not, the speed difference between 3 and 3.1 is more or less irrelevant.
and after getting an extension cord (3.0) i dont even care about front panel ports,
as i can route the cable under my case (hiding it) and only the plug shows..
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OK, the cable can be used in such a manner (hidden beneath the case) but it is nice to have options... Besides, there are people who are not in a need of an upgrade, but building their system from the scratch, the case with the appropriate front panel included.
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I just don't think Phanteks will release only upgraded front panel, they will be releasing new Primo Elite at $699USD which looks awesome but price is just too much
NZXT cases target different markets than Phanteks with their cases
Hope this helps
Thanks, Jura
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I dont even use the 3.1 I have on board lol, I only use USB when I need to redo os or back up some random things I dont back up tp a external hdd
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I just want a replacement with a upgraded front panel for my Enthoo Evolv ATX, just like NZXT did with their cases to keep up. I don't wanna change my case just for that.