SilverStone offers USB 3.1 Type-C adapters for Ethernet and HDMI

USB 3.1 Type-C adapters are growing in number. Here are SIlverStone's HDMI and Gigabit Ethernet options

By: Chris Smith | Peripherals News | Posted: Feb 19, 2016 4:34 pm

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If you're now diving head first into the lovely new world of USB 3.1 Type-C, SilverStone will be there at your side, recently announcing its EP05 Gigabit Ethernet and EP07 HDMI adapters for this new USB standard.

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The EP05 adapter allows an adaption from USB Type-C to RJ45, enabling a Gigabit Ethernet connection, crossover detection, and Wake-on-LAN functions. Complete with an LED indication light, this product can be purchased for around $18.22 (16.50 Euro) and will be available in a few days' time. More information can be found here.

If your new monitor doesn't support a direct USB 3.1 Type-C connection, the EP07 HDMI adapter from SilverStone may interest you. Released with support for all HDMI versions up to 1.4, this product further features resolutions up to 3840x3160 @ 30Hz (when switched to the DP 1.2 alt mode) and per lane data rates of up to 5.4Gbps. Available for approximately $22.33 (20.10 Euro), this product also releases very soon and more information can be found here.