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Why aren’t motherboards mostly USB-C by now? (philip.greenspun.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Why aren’t motherboards mostly USB-C by now?::I’m beginning to think that the Windows PC that I built in 2015 is ready for retirement (though if Joe Biden can be president at 78, maybe this PC can last until 2029?). In looking at new des…

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This was written in 2021. Is it still true?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I have never seen a desktop motherboard with more than 2 type-c ports. I just went and did a quick look through all the Intel and AMD desktop motherboards (I didn't look at server motherboards) and as of right now still could not find one with more than 2 USB type-c ports.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I believe the idea is, on the newer motherboards, is that the high speed (20Gbps) USB-C ports are ideal for external hubs. Personally, I like my workstations to be under my desk and out of my way and having one USB-C cable for a hub and one for my phone is clean and convenient.

USB-C to USB-A hubs are cheap. I am constantly moving thumb drives back and forth between my PC and my 3D printer and CNC so damage to an integrated port on my PC would be a real possibility.

Everyone has their own usage habits, of course. For me being restricted to two or maybe three built in USB-C ports is for the best.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, this is still true for ASUS boards at least.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A couple of X670E boards have 4 onboard plus front panel header. That gets to 5, but only 2 can do USB 4.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, that's right. I still find myself wishing for more. Niche vase I guess.