Ports on the front of a computer case.

[neddamttocs]

I have the CM-690 which the ports are on top of the case. I used these till i got the Hp 2408W monitor with the USB hub in the monitor then i used those.

 

Voted: Other

[Waco]

I have USB, audio, and a mic input on the front/side of my case. I can't remember the last time I used them.

 

I do use the front USB header on my work machine but that's only because it's a pain to get to the back of it.

[InCrYsIs]

I only use the USB ports. Mainly for thumb drive. Can't see how people don't find that useful.

[Bosco]

Tons of ports on my cases but I generally only use the USB ports.

[GabrielT]

I usually use all my ports, front back or otherwise.

[IVIYTH0S]

I have to reach around to the back of my computer very of often since it's a custom case and there are no sides or front end. other than what is necessary like my intake fans.

I do use almost all of my Extreme's 8 USB ports , but have never needed more. I do like machines with front usb ports for convenience but I don't mind reaching back often for mine.

[pezcore]

My case has USB ports on the front and I definitely use at least one regularly. I had another case that had audio ports in the front as well, and it came in handy from time to time when using headphones. In general, though, I only need USB ports in the front...

[Zertz]

I use front ports for USB drives.

[suchuwato]

Other: I use the USB ports on the side or my monitor for plugging in drives and stuff, and nothing on the front of my case is attached - I removed the PCB witht the ports on, and the power/reset isn't hooked up

[Compxpert]

Somehow I voted already???? My vote should have been for the second option though I'm actually between the second and third since the only ports I do use on the front regularly are USB and audio... I haven't even found a use for fire wire nor is it on the front of my case.

Edit: Heh didn't notice there was an other I guess since the 2nd and 3rd applied most I didn't bother to read further. If anyone cares and can change my vote put it on other.

Edited September 30, 2009 by Compxpert

[ClayMeow]

Somehow I voted already???? My vote should have been for the second option though I'm actually between the second and third since the only ports I do use on the front regularly are USB and audio... I haven't even found a use for fire wire nor is it on the front of my case.

Edit: Heh didn't notice there was an other I guess since the 2nd and 3rd applied most I didn't bother to read further. If anyone cares and can change my vote put it on other.

Nowadays, Firewire doesn't seem as common, but the first few gens of iPods used Firewire. My fourth gen came with both firewire and USB. Firewire charges faster, so I use that at home.

[tjmagneto]

I use the audio ports for my headphones as my system is in the living room and I can't crank up the 2.1s too often. The USB port is either used to upload pictures off my camera or hook up the iPod.