Excellent choice for desktops with stalls 5.25 ". Creates front access to various ports USB, provides slots for various types of memory cards and still gives possibility of attaching HD without opening the desktop, using force and ports Sata and eSATA connectors available. Still have connectors for microphone and headphones, for desktops that nãopossuem these inputs on front panel. Installation is extremely simple and not take long. Really very practical.