🚀 Upgrade your PC front panel to pro-level speed & versatility!
The GRAUGEAR 5.25 Inch Front Panel Card Reader is a high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub delivering up to 10Gbps transfer rates. It converts your PC’s 5.25’’ bay into a multi-functional port station featuring dual USB-C, USB-A ports, SD/microSD card readers, and audio input/output. Compatible with Windows 7-11, it ensures stable, safe operation with built-in protections and easy installation, perfect for professionals seeking enhanced connectivity and efficiency.
Brand | GRAUGEAR |
Item model number | 18126 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 |
Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | CHAB GmbH |
ASIN | B0DHGVNDPZ |
Date First Available | October 1, 2024 |
R**Y
Very handy gadget.
I was rebuilding my 6 yr old desktop to get it Win 11 compatible so I thought this would be a nice addition since I was pulling out a DVD drive anyway. Install was a snap, all the cables were easily long enough to reach their respective connectors on the MB and it fit in the bay just fine. Totally plug and play, all ports and card readers work fine. I've not tried the headphone or mic jacks since I don't need them but the audio and mic popped right up in the audio settings. Having the card reader is handy instead of digging out a dongle to read cards.Construction is good, it feels solid. One thing to note is it does need a SATA power connection, I was out of SATA connectors but used a Molex to SATA adapter with no issue.If you want something like this it's a good piece.
T**B
USB A and C ports up front where I need them
Adds high speed USB ports up front where they are needed. Nice to have audio and mic jacks there as well. Everything works (haven't checked the SD card readers yet). Install was simple and fast. As for durability, only time will tell, but it appears to be well designed and made. Looks good in my old full tower case, too.
G**T
Great quality product.
I would give it five stars, but it wasn't really built to fit into modern day tool-less cases. My case have clamps that hold 5.25-inch drives into the bays. The product is rather stubby and doesn't quite reach the area where the clamping force can be applied to it. This means it shift out of place when you try to plug something into the USBs or microphone\headphone jacks. I was able to find a trick to help with this. There was one hole I was able two find that was going through the plastic clamps that was visible. In my case, the 5.25-inch bays are slotted vertically so hole was visible from the top and not the side like you would expect. I couldn't really see below too well, there might have been a hole there too. I was able to make the one hole work out in my favor though and used one of my case's thumb screws to tightened it in place to hold one side of the product. It held well enough for me to plug things into the ports with minimal movement of the drive. The drive still fit neatly, if it shifts slightly when plugging things in it; it will just pop back out and be flush with the edges again. I like the looks and fitment of it. Though I have a white case with a black air intake grill; I also have a very old Samsung Blu-ray drive that is matt black with a black gloss disk tray. The product seems to slot right beside it and fit with its matt black finish and gloss black strip.In addition to two other USB 3.0 ports that was already on my case, I now have an addition two USB 3.2 ports along with two USB-C ports. My case now has more high-speed USB ports than I know what to do with thanks my new motherboard which has all 10Gbps USB ports and 20Gbps USB-C ports. There are no slow ports on my motherboard. Just so much flexibility to be able to plug things in from either side since my case faces sideway so I can view the internals facing me from the glass side panel, instead of having glass side panel face against the wall.
L**F
Works with Garmin Aviation Database Manager (GADM)
One of the few SD card readers that work with Garmin Aviation Database Manager (GADM). This one works.
T**Z
First one DOA. Replacement also didn't work. I reached out to Graugear Support. No support AT ALL!!!
Purchased item March 12th. It did not arrive until March 24th. Item is dead on arrival. I verified that my SATA power connector works fine by plugging an HDD into it. I verified that motherboard USB3 wide connector works fine - I can plug in my case USB cable into it and it works fine. None of the ports/functions work on this unit. I'm guessing it's a power issue with the unit. I'm getting a replacement. I hope I don't regret it. I will probably have to wait a while again and I hope I don't get another dud.Here's an update a couple of days later. I submitted a request for a replacement from Amazon and in two days it showed up. I'm having the exact same problem - replacement unit is completely dead. Again, when I plug the same blue 19/20 pin cable from the front of the case into this MSI motherboard, the USB ports work fine. I'm completely stumped. I sent an email to [email protected] with the details of the mobo and pictures of the connectors plugged in. We'll see if they respond and how helpful they are.Update as of 3/29/25. Received no emails or call from support. Returning both original and replacement units to Amazon. Will not puchase from this vendor again.
E**N
Great desktop addition.
This thing is great. I was looking for an extra front panel to give me a few more USB ports, some card readers, and some extra audio ports. I've got a tendency of breaking audio jacks, so having some that would theoretically be replacable is helpful.What I *didn't* expect was for the audio coming out of these ports to be better than the audio coming out of the case jacks that are connected directly onto the motherboard. Not sure how they did it, but it works great.All of the USB ports and both mini and full size SD card readers work without a hitch as well. Really solid little device here to add a little extra functionality to your desktop.
J**N
Easy to install, works as expected, G3n 2 connector difficult to seal all the way
Installed with no problem, but be sure to plug USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector all the way. It did not seem to align as well as I expected. If it isn't seated all the way none of the USB connections will work.
K**R
Bad cable
The quality of the unit is good with the exception of the 19 pin connector which had several of the holes plugged with plastic resulting in bent pins on my motherboard. After removing the motherboard I was able to straighten the pins and then used a large straight pin to clear the female cable connections. The cables appear to be high quality so perhaps I just got the exception but it makes me wonder about the quality control. Lesson learned to always check the cable end before attempting to connect it.
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