USB 2.0 identification

[blueonblack]

I'm planning to scavenge the USB ports for my new build from an older computer, and have found a couple that will work well, but I don't know if the one I like best is 2.0 or not, or if there is even a difference when it comes to the actual port that a device plugs into and the cable that goes to the motherboard. One of the candidates is clearly marked 2.0 on the metal casing, but I like the other one better for spacing and size reasons. Is there a way to tell without actually hooking it to the USB headers on my motherboard and doing manual speed tests?

[Oneslowz28]

I am almost 100% positive that its board level. (like 99.999999993%) The extra port I added to biohazard was usb 1.0 but it is just as fast as the on board ports.

[nevermind1534]

The chip is the only factor in determining the speed, for all that matters to you. USB 3.0 ports won't be identical, however, because they use fiber.

[blueonblack]

Excellent, thanks very much you guys. +rep to both

[billygoat333]

yep, the cord is exactly the same, so is the plug. :)